Custodian, CAA

Amentum • Baghdad • 5d ago

The Custodian, CAA (Cleared Access Area) will be based at one of three Amentum sites in Iraq and serve the Operations and Maintenance Support Services (OMSS) contract in support of the U.S. Department of State This position will be responsible for performing custodial/escort duties and will report to the Site Services Manager. The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

DUTIES:

Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.

Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals. Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.

Perform custodial services in the CAA office areas to include conference rooms, special purpose (data processing and communication) areas, restrooms, lobbies, corridors, and stairways.

Clean office space, corridors, restrooms, stairwells, floors, walls, windows (interior and exterior), shampoos carpets as necessary, performs dusting, sweeping, washing, vacuuming, stripping, waxing, polishing, using cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, buffers, burnishers, and auto scrubbers.

Perform assigned shifts such as day shifts, mid-shifts, and night shifts as required.

Perform waste removal tasks such as removing trash bags from interior spaces such as offices, common areas, and bathrooms.

Ensure that work schedules/calendars/task sheets are up to date and all areas are cleaned as required in the SOW (Statement of Work).

Ensure all cleaning supplies are identified, ordered, and stocked as needed.

Work from ladders and at moderate heights via lifting equipment.

Participate in setup and breakdown of events containing podiums, stages, stands, holiday decorations, and the like.

Respond to emergencies and react to unforeseen circumstances.

Under supervision or instruction, occasionally perform minor maintenance duties such as, touching up painting, assisting with office moving, tightening face plates, replacing light bulbs, using adhesives and lubricants, performing minor plumbing and carpentry related duties, hanging boards or shelving, assembling items, and any other items deemed safe for unskilled/semi-skilled trade.

Escort non-cleared employees into classified areas and monitors them while they perform duties following the approved security guidelines.

Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

REQUIRED:

Minimum Acceptable Experience Level:

Six (6) months’ successful experience in a custodial position for an office and /or residential facility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs.

Knowledge of principles and processes involved in supporting contract responsibilities at an overseas facility.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.

Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team.

Ability to be innovative and be an agent for change.

Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information.

Education: A high school diploma or GED.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid drivers’ license from Home of Record.

Security Vetting: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Language Skills: Satisfactory English proficiency to meet job requirements and to adhere and comply with safety, health, and security measures.

Medical: Successfully complete and pass the medical and dental examinations as required by Amentum and our customer for deployment to Iraq. Must maintain physical and dental requirements for duration of deployment.

DESIRED:

Experience working as a CAA Custodian or similar.

Prior experience with lifting equipment such as JLGs, Scissor lifts & Marble floor maintenance experience.

Experience working with Amentum.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.

WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS:

This position may be located in a war zone, in an environment with harsh and dangerous working and living conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly be exposed to extreme and austere desert-like environment. Temperatures can reach 120- 130 degrees Fahrenheit/50- 55 degrees Celsius during the summer months. Employees must be willing and able to perform regular job requirements in this austere, extreme environment, as well as willing and able to deploy to Iraq for extended periods. Work schedules are a minimum of 6 days per week and 10 hours per day, while some jobs have higher daily and weekly minimums. Employees must be willing and able to perform physical activities including, but not limited to, heavy lifting and moving of items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum; climbing in and out of equipment; crawling; and working outdoors. This includes being able to lift and carry 40 pounds of personal protective equipment for extended periods of time and being capable of running and ‘duck & cover’ during emergencies without putting oneself or others at risk.

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