Housekeeping Crew

Washington, DC

Overview

National janitorial cleaning company is looking for reliable people to provide commercial cleaning in shopping malls and major retail department stores. Pleasant, drug-free work environment. EOE. Must be at least 18 years of age to apply, have reliable transportation, and be willing to work weekends. 

Job Responsibilities: 

Works as a member of the housekeeping team cleaning a shopping mall or department store under the direction of a local Site Manager. Works independently and as a member of a team. Normally performs the same tasks each day, and may work shifts before and after mall/store open hours. 

Typical tasks performed by Housekeeping Crew before or after closing: Cleans entrances, restrooms, vinyl, stone and other hard floor surfaces, carpet, Food Court, break rooms. Performs thorough cleaning and restocks restrooms. Cleaning tasks include dusting, wiping, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and using various machines to perform cleaning work. May be assigned duties to operate a diesel-fired hot water pressure washer to clean sidewalks and entrance aprons. Uses all proper safety precautions and protective equipment in operating pressure washer in assigned area. May stack Food Court chairs and/or move tables to allow access to floor for cleaning. 

Typical tasks performed by Housekeeping Crew during mall/store open hours: Patrols mall on foot looking for spills and other hazards to shoppers, store employees and mall staff. Cleans up wet or dry spills, or calls for assistance to clean up larger spills. Wipes down mall common area furniture, mall entrance doors, well glass. Scrapes up gum from flooring surfaces and sidewalks. Performs touch-up cleaning and restocks restrooms. Porters Food Court tables and chairs. Wipes down tables and chairs after each customer. Removes trays to designated area. In some locations, washes trays using commercial tray washing equipment, or by hand in a 3-compartment sink. Empties common area trash receptacles into large wheeled cart and moves trash to designated trash compactor area. Loads and operates trash compactor machinery. Removes cardboard from service corridors using a large wheeled cart and moves trash to designated cardboard compactor area. Loads and operates cardboard compactor machinery. May use cleaning chemicals, mops, buckets, rags, brooms, vacuum cleaners, commercial ride-on or walk-behind floor scrubbing machines, electric and/or propane floor buffer, and other equipment to accomplish tasks.

Performs other cleaning tasks as assigned.

Starting pay:  $16.10 per hour

Benefits: 

- ACA-compliant health insurance providing Minimum Essential Coverage for full-time employees working 30 hours per week or more, after an 11-month Initial Measurement Period. Monthly cost to employee is based on the then-current IRS health plan affordability threshold percentage (example: In 2023 employees pays 9.12% of gross wages per month.) 

- Paid Sick Leave per DC Paid Sick Leave law: you earn 1 hour of paid sick time for every 43 hours worked, up to a maximum of 5 days per year. You start earning sick time immediately but cannot use it until 90 days after the start of your employment. Sick Leave can be used to recover from physical/mental illness or injury; to seek medical diagnosis, treatment, or preventative care; to care for a family member who is ill or needs medical diagnosis, treatment, or preventative care; or to address needs that may arise if the worker or a family member is a victim of domestic violence, sexual abuse, or stalking.

- Paid Family Leave per DC Paid Family Leave law:  the Paid Leave Act provides up to 2 weeks to care for your pregnancy. Up to 12 weeks to bond with a new child. Up to 12 weeks to care for a family member with a serious health condition. Up to 12 weeks to care for your own serious health condition.