Environmental Services Technician (Part-time Evening) - Northeast & Southeast DC

Position Overview

We are seeking a dependable Environmental Services Technician to support cleaning needs in a 24/7 residential facility. The role involves active work that requires regular movement throughout the facility.

This position is safety‑sensitive, located within a government building, and requires successful completion of an FBI fingerprint‑based background check, a police background check, and drug and alcohol screening.

Locations:

Southeast (20032)

Northeast (near 20018, 20002 areas)

Evening shifts: exact start time depends on assignment location.

Who Thrives in this role

Experience in high‑traffic facilities—such as shelters, hospitals, or schools—is a plus.

Professionalism and strong customer service skills

General Responsibilities

Maintain a professional attitude, communication style, and appearance

Clean, sanitize, and disinfect administrative areas, dormitories, dining areas, common spaces, lobbies, hallways, elevators, laundry spaces, and outdoor areas.

Clean and disinfect restrooms and shower rooms; restock supplies

Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors, stairs, dust vents and other assigned surfaces.

Clean windows, glass surfaces, and mirrors

Remove trash and properly dispose of waste

Respond to cleaning requests or situations that arise during the shift

Follow safety procedures when handling bodily fluids or unsanitary conditions

Perform other duties as assigned

Experience

Preferred: 2–3 years of commercial cleaning experience

Required Qualifications

This is a safety‑sensitive, essential personnel position, and candidates must pass FBI fingerprint‑based background check, a police background check, drug and alcohol screening, and any required screenings.

MUST have weekend and holiday availability

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Punctual, reliable, and dependable, and takes pride in maintaining clean environments

Physical & Equipment Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, bend, and lift up to 40 lbs

Ability to open and close wide trash compactor doors and move wheeled trash carts

Comfortable working with cleaning chemicals and following safety instructions

Work may involve routine exposure to dust, odors, cleaning products, and occasional contact with soiled areas or pests

Work may occur indoors and outdoors in varying conditions and may involve occasional health‑related risks associated with a residential facility

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.

Pay: $23.50 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Professional Experience – Please describe your previous cleaning or janitorial experience.
• Restroom Duties – This job requires regular restroom cleaning, including working in soiled or biohazard‑related conditions. Are you comfortable performing these duties?
• Weekend & Holidays – Are you available to work weekends and holidays?
• Interview Contact – May we contact you over the weekend if an interview is being scheduled for early in the week? Responding to this question does not guarantee contact nor selection for an interview.
• Which location are you interested in: Northeast, Southeast, or Any?

Indicating a preference does not guarantee placement.

Work Location: In person