Janitor, Local 689
- Employer
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Location
- MD
- Closing date
- May 19, 2021
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- Industry
- Delivery and Transportation
- Function
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
- Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate
Experience
- No prior work experience required.
Certification/Licensure
- A valid driver license issued from District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia or from jurisdiction of residence
Preferred
- N/A
Medical Group:
Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.
Mission Essential Designation:
- In accordance with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) this job has been identified as critical to mission essential functions. Incumbents in this role may be required to report to or continue to work in the event of authorized office closings or service suspensions due to severe weather, natural disaster, fire, operational emergencies or related events.
SUMMARY
The janitor is responsible for cleaning rail stations and support facility offices. Work responsibilities include cleaning rail station platforms, elevator interiors, escalator panels, and public restrooms; and cleaning support offices and restrooms. The janitor cleans exterior areas of rail stations and support facilities, including sidewalks, ramps, dome tops and bus bays/loops. Janitors are also responsible for systemwide cleaning of biohazardous waste in rail stations and support facilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Cleans interiors of rail stations, support facility offices, and other designated areas in accordance with Authority (WMATA) requirements and industry best practices. Removes trash and debris; sweeps, mops, and strips floors; vacuums and operates floor waxer to buff, wax and polish floors. Cleans ceilings, walls, doors, vents, glass, furniture, overhead fixtures; cleans entire restrooms including the fixtures, walls, and floors, and re-stocks restrooms.
- Cleans and organizes cleaner's rooms and storage supply rooms. Organizes boxes, material, hand trucks or other industrial equipment in a neat and orderly manner.
- Cleans exterior areas of rail stations and support facilities, including bus shelters/windscreens, rail station shelters, bus lanes and bus loop shelters, garages, parking lots, ramps, sidewalks and cigarette ash trays.
- Performs special tasks such as removing graffiti and gum, cleaning elevator interiors and escalator panels, cleaning up bodily fluids and disposing of biohazardous waste. Supports WMATA's emergency response efforts during operational emergencies and severe weather events. Operates snow removal machines and other required equipment/tools during severe weather events
OTHER FUNCTIONS
- Performs tasks and assignments according to WMATA's established safety practices and maintenance guidelines and attends required training classes.
- Provides helpful, correct information to patrons when they ask for it.
The essential duties listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.
Evaluation Criteria
Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.
Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
- Skills and/or behavioral assessment
- Personal interview
- Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
- Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
- Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
- Review of a current motor vehicle report
Closing
WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.
This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.
Company
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates the second largest rail transit system and the fifth largest bus network in the United States. Safe, clean and reliable, "America's Transit System" transports more than a third of the federal government to work and millions of tourists to the landmarks in the Nation's Capital.
Metro has earned a worldwide reputation for security and architectural beauty. WMATA is clearly the employer of choice for over 10,000 area residents. The Authority was created in 1967 by an interstate compact to plan, develop, build, finance and operate a balanced regional transportation system in the National Capital area. Construction of the Metrorail system began in 1969. Four area bus systems were acquired in 1973. The first phase of Metrorail began operation in 1976. The final leg of the original 103-mile rail network was completed in early 2001. Metrorail now operates 83 stations. One line extension and three new stations are now under construction.
Metrorail and Metrobus serve a population of 3.4 million within a 1,500-square-mile area. The transit zone consists of the District of Columbia, the suburban Maryland counties of Montgomery and Prince George's and the Northern Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church. Overall, about 40 percent of the region's residents commute to work on Metro.
Metro and the federal government are partners in transportation. Half of the 83 Metrorail stations serve federal facilities and 36 percent of the local federal workforce uses Metro. We are committed to being an integral part of the Washington metropolitan area by ensuring the best in safe, reliable, cost-effective and responsive transit services, by promoting regional mobility and by contributing toward the social, economic and environmental well-being of our community. Employees are Metro.; We are committed to providing a working environment that fosters a high standard of performance, recognition for contributions and innovations, mutual respect and a healthy quality of life.
We are committed to developing ourselves through technology, training and education. We recognize our diversity as a source of strength that enables us to attain individual and Authority goals. In addition to competitive salaries, Metro employees enjoy a number of attractive benefits. These benefits include paid time off in the form of vacations, holidays and sick leave; medical, dental, life insurances as well as long term disability. Retirement is planned for through a defined contribution plan and a deferred compensation plan. Alternative work schedules, teleworking and free transportation on Metrorail and Metrobus make for an great benefits package for WMATA employees.Jump to our website to apply online for current openings and save the link for future vacancies as they occur.http://content.wmata.com/jobs/employment_opportunities.cfm
- Website
- http://www.wmata.com/
- Location
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600 Fifth St. NW
Washington
DC
20001
US
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