Position Summary:

Formerly known as the Carnegie Institution of Washington, the Carnegie Institution for Science is a U.S.-based non-profit, private research institution headquartered in Washington, DC. Andrew Carnegie founded the Carnegie Institution of Washington in 1902 as an organization for scientific discovery to serve as a home to exceptional individuals—men and women—with imagination and extraordinary dedication capable of working at the cutting edge of their fields. Carnegie investigators are leaders in the fields of plant biology, developmental biology, Earth and planetary sciences, astronomy, and global ecology.

The Custodial Technician would be responsible for the day-to-day cleaning of the building and facilities at the Carnegie Institution for Science. Ensuring our facilities are clean, well maintained, and safe. This position may also be relied on to provide 24/7 emergency response to critical issues, including snow removal or other building emergencies. A successful candidate should have 3-5 years of janitorial experience, be energetic, and be willing to learn more.

Essential Functions:

• Performs a variety of maintenance, and general upkeep tasks throughout the building to include, but not limited to;
  • Daily Cleaning and restocking of restrooms
  • Mopping of floors and stairways
  • Vacuuming carpets, area rugs, and walk-off mats
  • Trash removal
  • Floor maintenance; buffing and waxing
• Promptly responds to service requests from building occupants; performs required work or advises supervisor of additional resources needed.
• Work with other facility staff to ensure the facility is prepared for visitors and events, including furniture set up and breakdown.
• Provide 24/7 emergency response to critical issues, including snow removal or other building emergencies

Minimum (Basic) Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of janitorial experience
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for prolonged periods, and perform work in elevated and/or confined spaces
• A successful candidate must be self-motivated and can work independently or on a team.

We believe academic environments should be places where diverse groups of people with a variety of viewpoints and ideas can thrive and work together. As such, we encourage applicants from under-represented groups and backgrounds to apply.

The Carnegie Institution is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or another protected group status.