Job Details

****Candidates with disabilities or Rehab referrals preferred ****

PORTCO, Inc is a non-stock, non-profit, 501(C) (3) corporation located in Suffolk, Virginia. PORTCO was founded in 1991 as an Employment Service Organization to provide transitional, supported employment and vocational services to individuals with disabilities who could not otherwise find and maintain competitive employment on their own.

Manual labor associated with the daily cleaning of buildings. Employees in this job classification are under immediate supervision and perform various duties requiring moderate physical strength (able to lift 25 pounds). Typical duties may include some or all of the following: dust mopping, sweeping, wet mopping, dusting, cleaning restrooms, removing trash, polishing furniture, high dusting, vacuuming and simple operation of basic mechanical cleaning equipment.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Police public areas
• Basic floor care: dust mop, sweep and wet mop floors
• spray-buff floors, may require some use of power equipment
• vacuum and spot clean rugs and carpets
• scrub and clean restroom fixtures
• stocking restroom supplied with towels, soap and other items;
• Dusting and clean walls, doors, blinds, windows,
• Woodwork and other above floor surfaces; dust, clean and polish furniture fixtures;
• Clean elevators and stairwells;
• Police around outside of building; sweep and remove debris from outer areas and walkways;
• Empty inside and outside trash receptacles; empty recycling containers.
• All other duties as assigned within scope of work

Accountable for:

• Timely completion and accuracy of all work.
• Working closely and harmoniously with other employees.
• Adherence to contract requirements, company policies, and all safety and health regulations.
• Punctual attendance.

Work Conditions:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential and non-essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time

Work environment characteristic described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential and non-essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Authorities and Limitations of Authority:

• As assigned.

Job Requirements, Mandatory:

• Basic knowledge of modern housekeeping practices, procedures, systems, and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of safety practices as related to work.
• Basic knowledge of health service techniques and practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, hospital staff, and government officials.
• Ability to follow directions, understand work rules and procedures. Ability to accept constructive criticism.

Job Requirements, Preferred:

• High diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to pass a background check

PORTCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Veterans and Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.