Emplyoment Horizons

Employment Horizons is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting people with barriers to employment in achieving their individual vocational objectives and establishing self-sufficiency in the community.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Custodian to join our team at Picatinny Arsenal. This role involves performing a wide range of cleaning duties, including but not limited to cleaning floors, windows, tables, chairs, restrooms, and equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain a clean and safe environment.

This position is part an AbilityOne contract. The AbilityOne Program creates private-sector jobs for Americans who have disabilities, including veterans and wounded warriors. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday. There are 2 shifts available: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 9:30AM to 5:30PM. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean and maintain floors, windows, tables, chairs, restrooms, and equipment.
• Empty trash receptacles and dispose of waste following safety protocols.
• Ensure all areas are sanitized and stocked with necessary supplies.
• Follow established cleaning procedures and safety guidelines.
• Report any maintenance issues or safety hazards to the supervisor.
• Maintain an organized work area.

Benefits:
Employment Horizons values its team and offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Generous paid time off.
• Employer-paid medical coverage.
• Additional perks and benefits to support your personal and professional growth.

Required Qualifications:

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Well-organized, with the ability to prioritize tasks and multitask effectively.
• Good physical stamina and tolerance for repetitive tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of proper and safe use of cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Prior janitorial experience is a plus.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The work environment is indoors and outdoors, with exposure to cleaning chemicals and varying temperatures depending on the area. The position involves frequent movement, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 25 pounds. Required to talk or hear in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms. Cleaners must be able to work independently, maintain attention to detail, and follow established cleaning procedures in a timely manner. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is generally low to moderate; however, there are occasional loud sounds. 

Employment Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.