Custodian / Groundskeeper

Chenega Corporation

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Come join a company that strives for Extraordinary People and Exceptional Performance! Chenega Government Mission Solutions, LLC, a Chenega Professional Services’ company, is looking for a Custodian/Groundskeeper to support the U.S. Custom and Border Protection (CBP) Processing and Holding Modular Buildings located at the El Paso Border Patrol (BP) Station. The Custodian/Groundskeeper will maintain all areas, which include Detainee Areas, CBP Staff Common Areas, Sally Port, Laundry Trailer Parking Area, Warehouse, Property Storage Area, and the immediate Modular Facilities Grounds Areas (sidewalks, driveways, parking areas) up to twenty-five (25) feet from the buildings, while understanding the critical nature and time sensitive needs in maintaining a high level of services within the Modular Facility.
Our company offers employees the opportunity to join a team where there is a robust employee benefits program, management engagement, quality leadership, an atmosphere of teamwork, recognition for performance, and promotion opportunities. We actively strive to channel our highly engaged employee’s knowledge, critical thinking, innovative solutions for our clients.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to pass a Chenega and Government background check, which includes a credit check and a drug screening
• Must have the flexibility to work day shifts occassionally during times of high volume
• Knowledge of general cleaning procedures
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety practices
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Demonstrate knowledge of safety guidelines and practices
• Must be able to perform work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, and reach repetitively
• Physical ability to move furniture and operate light equipment
• General knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment (to include power-run equipment)

Responsibilities

• Sweep all non-carpeted floor surface areas, including corners and abutments, so that after sweeping the floors are free of spills, trash, visible litter, dust, and debris. No dirt shall be left in corners, under furniture or behind doors. Move chairs, trash receptacles, and easily movable items to sweep underneath and return them to their original positions.
• Damp mop and spray buff the tile and resilient flooring areas, unless specified otherwise by the material manufacturer’s recommendations, or industry standards, including corners and abutments, so that after mopping, they are clean and free of dirt, water streaks, rust stains, mop marks, string, gum, grease, tar and all foreign items and present an overall appearance of cleanliness.
• Apply a uniform and non-slip floor finish coating, so that the floors have a glossy appearance, and are free of scuffmarks, heel marks, and other stains and discolorations. Shall not apply floor finish to surfaces that have not been cleaned. All surfaces shall be dry and the corners clean. Move chairs, trash receptacles, and easily movable items to mop underneath and return to original positions. Remove all splash marks or mop streaks on furniture, walls, baseboards etc., or mop strands remaining in the area. Display caution signs when cleaning floors in an area where people other than contract personnel are or will be present before the floors are dry.
• Strip and wax all hard surface floors in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. If a new base coat of wax is required it shall be placed on the floor, so that after buffing, the finish is clean, glossy and uniform in all areas. The products used for this procedure should be those that are recommended by the material manufacturer and must provide a non-slip surface. There shall be no build-up of wax in corners, at doorstops, or next to carpeted areas.
• Vacuum all carpet-type entrance mats to remove soil and grit and to restore resiliency of the carpet pile (shampoo only if needed to restore resiliency and to maintain color definition). Sweep, vacuum, or hose-down outside rubber or polyester entrance mats to remove soil and grit. Soil and moisture underneath entrance mats shall be removed and mats returned to their normal location.
• Empty and return to their initial location all wastebaskets, cigarette butt receptacles (ash trays and butt cans), and other trash containers within the area, including exterior receptacles. Boxes, cans, and papers placed near a trash receptacle marked "TRASH" shall be removed. Soiled or torn plastic trash receptacle liners in receptacles shall be replaced. Remove ashes and debris from community cigarette butt receptacles and place in a nonflammable container. Dispose of trash in plastic bags secured with bag ties. Pick up any trash that may fall from the dumpsters during the removal of collected trash. All solid waste collected as a requirement of this contract shall be placed in dumpster containers on the site or when directed remove the trash from the site and deposit in an approved/authorized dumpster.
• Thoroughly dust all horizontal and vertical surfaces on furniture to a line 7’0” above the floor so that after dusting, all dust, lint, litter, and dry soil shall be removed from surfaces of cleared desks, chairs, file cabinets, and other types of office furniture and equipment, and from ledges, window sills, and hand rails. In dusting of horizontal spaces, working papers on desks shall not be disturbed. Shall not dust typewriters, computers, and other computer equipment, business machines and equipment of similar nature. Corners, crevices, moldings, and ledges shall be free of all dust. There shall be no oil, spots, or smudges on dusted surfaces caused by dusting tools. However, desk type items shall be lifted, and dust removed from the surrounding areas.
• Damp wipe mirrors and both sides of all glass in doors, display cases and adjacent trim, partitions and bookcases and any other glass within approximately 7’0” of the floor so that after cleaning the glass, there shall be no traces of film, dirt, smudges, water, and shall not be cloudy.
• The porcelain or stainless-steel surfaces shall be clean and bright, and they shall be free of dust, spots, stains, and streaks. Drinking fountains shall be kept free of trash, ink, coffee grounds, etc., and nozzles free from encrustation.
• Perform spot cleaning by removing smudges, fingerprints, marks, streaks, etc., from washable surfaces of walls, partitions, baseboards, doors, floors and fixtures. Use germicidal detergent in restrooms, locker rooms, exercise rooms, break areas, and drinking fountains. The cleaning and polishing chemicals and compounds should be those recommended by the material manufacturer for the specific material. After spot cleaning, the surface shall have a clean, uniform appearance, free of streaks, spots, and other evidence of removed soil.
• Sweep the floor so it is free of visible litter, dust, and foreign debris, and then damp mop accessible areas. Disinfect all surfaces of partitions, stalls, faces of toilet bowls, urinals, lavatories, showers, dispensers, and other such surfaces, using a germicidal detergent.
• De-scale toilet bowls and urinals, so that after de-scaling, the entire surface shall be free from streaks, stains, scale, scum, urine deposits, and rust stains.
• Re-supply restrooms, locker rooms, kitchen/break areas, and holding cells with toilet paper, paper towels and hand soap so that after re-supplying, the rooms are stocked so that supplies do not run out prior to the next re-supply period.
• Perform high dusting, so that after dusting, all dust, lint, cobwebs, litter, and dry soil shall be removed from all surfaces 7'0" or more above the floor surface to include Venetian blinds, ceiling fans, where installed, and air supply/return vents. Frequencies may vary according to accessibility and visibility.
• Clean interior and exterior window surfaces, so that after the windows have been cleaned, all traces of film, dirt, smudges, water, and other foreign matter shall be removed from frames, casings, sill, and glass.
• Clean both permanently mounted and freestanding government light fixtures, so that after cleaning, light fixtures shall be free of bugs, dirt, dust, grease, or other foreign matter. This includes the interior and exterior of the fixtures. Fixtures above typical ceiling height will be cleaned on the High Dusting schedule unless requested more frequently by the Government Authorized Representative.
• Check all interior lighting fixtures include the garage(s) and any lighting fixtures attached to the exterior of the building and will remove and replace any burned out bulbs within 8 hours of occurrence. The Government shall provide new bulbs for Government fixtures. and will receive bad lights bulbs from the Contractor for proper disposal.
• Clean air conditioning vents so that they are free of any lint or dust and the surrounding area is free of discoloration. Vents above typical ceiling height will be cleaned on the High Dusting schedule or as requested by the Government Authorized Representative.
• Clean grounds, landscape beds, driveways, parking areas, and sidewalks, so that after cleaning they are free of paper, trash, bottles, and other discarded material. Remove empty boxes and remove cans from the premises. Outdoor parking areas shall be hosed down with water to remove caked mud and dirt.
• Grass shall not be cut while wet from heavy dew or rainfall unless the job is specifically ordered by the Government Authorized Representative. The Contractor shall mow grass within the CPC compound area only in a uniform grass height between 1½” to 3" is maintained at all times. The uniform grass height can be altered by the Government Authorized Representative for each facility. All grass shall present a well-groomed appearance at all times. Where practical, each successive mowing will be in different directions, at approximately right angles to the direction of the previous mowing. The cutting edges of all mowing equipment used will be kept in sharp condition. Bruising (grass blade ends turn brown) or rough cutting of grass will not be acceptable. Mowers shall be of a type that causes clippings to be distributed evenly over the cut area. If the mowers used cause the grass to windrow, the windrowed grass shall be removed and hauled away from Government property to prevent thatch buildup. Aeration needs will be determined by the Government Authorized Representative.
• Mow all non-landscaped (wild grass/weeds) areas including retaining water ponds at regular intervals during the year such that the wild grass does not exceed a height of three to six inches. The local Government Authorized Representative will define the maximum height per individual area. Grass cuttings of these areas will not be left in random piles or other unsightly conditions.
• Grass adjacent to asphalt or concrete walks or driveways shall be trimmed and present a neat appearance. Trim grass so as to maintain a growth free area between 1" and 1½” away from obstacles such as buildings, curbs, walkways, flagpoles, signs, parking lots, and fences. Remove the roots of all weeds so as to maintain a 12" diameter growth free area around trunks of all trees and shrubs. Edging is to be done without the use of chemicals.
• Weeds on building grounds shall be controlled and eliminated in order to present a neat, well-maintained appearance at all times. Maintain all landscaped areas (lawn and flowerbeds) weed-free without the use of chemicals. At the discretion of the Government Authorized Representative, where ongoing weed problems occur, environmentally safe chemicals approved for public use, or available off the self in stores, can be applied. If applicable, SDS sheets must be presented to the Government Authorized Representative prior to the application.
• Water shrubs, flowerbeds, hedges, trees, and lawn areas. Watering shall be accomplished so that all landscaped areas are watered as needed per the specific plant needs and weather conditions, during the growing season.
• Fence areas, shrub beds, flowerbeds, turf areas, sidewalks, drains, roadways, and other surfaces shall be maintained free of leaves.
• Clean all asphalt and concrete parking lots and driveways inside the CPC compound area so that they are free of gravel, mud, weeds, leaves, rocks, and other debris. Air blowers can be used to assist with the sweeping as long as all remaining loose unsightly debris is removed before departure. Weeds growing in cracks shall be eliminated. The driveway or parking lot shall be free of oil or stains that can be tracked onto the sidewalk or into the building. Gravel driveways and lots shall be kept weed and debris free. Areas being cleaned shall be marked off with traffic cones.
• Chemicals and sand shall be used to reduce safety hazards due to ice and snow when requested. Calcium Chloride is to be used on all concrete surfaces and concrete sidewalks.
• Service areas include entrances, steps, landings, sidewalks, and any other hard surface areas subject to pedestrian traffic. a vehicle or a pedestrian, based on individual intended type of access.
• After the last snowfall that required plowing, remove all excess sand and rock that have accumulated on the sidewalks during the course of the winter.

Benefits

• Our company offers employees the opportunity to join a team where there is a robust employee benefits program, management engagement, quality leadership, an atmosphere of teamwork, recognition for performance, and promotion opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED