Janitor - Army Reserve - Grand Prairie, TX

Goodwill Industrial Services operates as a federal contractor providing janitorial and industrial services mainly to government facilities, including military and federal installations. Located at the Grand Prairie Armed Force Base in Grand Prairie, Texas, this organization contributes significantly to maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards essential in sensitive and high-security environments. As part of the Goodwill network, the company emphasizes equal employment opportunity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring a supportive working environment across all their federal contracting roles. They prioritize compliance with federal requirements and promote accommodations for individuals with disabilities. The Janitor position at the Grand Prairie Armed Force Base is a full-time role offering 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. This role is vital for sustaining a safe, sanitary, and pleasant environment at the base by performing routine cleaning and maintenance duties. Janitors employed by Goodwill Industrial Services can expect a competitive salary of $16.61 per hour along with federal-level benefits including health and welfare coverage, paid vacation, and federal holidays. This role requires a hands-on approach to cleaning and maintenance. Responsibilities include dusting, cleaning and polishing glass and metal surfaces, maintaining restrooms, and sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors. The position entails operating mechanical equipment like buffing machines, vacuum cleaners, and buffers, and the incumbent may be trained or expected to learn how to use such equipment effectively. Handling trash and recyclable materials is a daily task, necessitating attention to detail and adherence to cleanliness standards. The janitor also ensures the availability of necessary supplies by requesting and transporting equipment to work areas, alongside maintaining and cleaning the equipment after use. Attention to detail, neat appearance, and the ability to work with minimal supervision are essential qualities for a successful candidate. Good communication skills are required to follow instructions reliably and to report issues such as malfunctioning equipment, uncleaned areas after shifts, or any safety hazards. The role requires physical stamina and the capability to stand, walk, stoop, lift up to 45 pounds occasionally, and endure working with cleaning chemicals and in various weather conditions while moving between buildings at the base. The janitor will also be expected to comply with all workplace policies and federal safety requirements. Goodwill Industrial Services is committed to equality in employment and upholds a workplace free from discrimination based on protected characteristics, including age, race, disability, gender identity, and veteran status. They ensure reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals and enforce rigorous federal background checks, drug screening, and physical examinations as part of their employment process. Overall, this janitorial role is instrumental in supporting the operational infrastructure of a federal defense facility. It is an excellent opportunity for individuals experienced or interested in janitorial tasks within a structured federal environment, offering stability, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits. The position also supports career growth through federal contractor experience, exposure to industrial cleaning equipment, and a workplace culture fostering respect and inclusion.

• Meet I-9 requirements
• Ability to pass Federal background check
• Pass drug screen and physical examination
• Must be sufficiently mobile to move between buildings in all weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds with assistance
• Capable of standing and walking for an entire 8-hour shift
• Experience operating mechanical cleaning equipment
• Willingness to follow all Goodwill and departmental policies and procedures