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Janitorial / Custodian / General Cleaner

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Pay rate: $16/hr on w2
United States, Louisiana, New Orleans
Jan 28, 2025
Title: Janitorial / Custodian / General Cleaner Duration: 6+ months Contract Pay rate: $16/hr on w2 Location: New Orleans, LA Shift timings: Mon - Sun Between 7 AM - 11.30 PM BG/DT required: Yes Job Description: The contractor will take care of all daily cleaning during the janitorial services for the New Orleans VAMC, Slidell CBOC, Hammond CBOC, and Baton Rouge S, LA CBOC. Our pricing includes labor only to ensure high-quality aseptic services are performed as is necessary in a clinic setting Outpatient Rooms: High dust, wipe walls and all furniture in rooms. Clean any debris or paint that may have been left by building contractors. Floors will be mopped with germicidal solution (cleaning methods and germicidal solutions shall be prescribed by the COR. Carpeted floors will be vacuumed. All horizontal surfaces will be kept free of dust and debris. Change out cubical curtains when needed. (Carpets will be shampooed as needed). Maintain Floors: All floors, except carpeted areas, shall be swept, dust mopped, damp mopped, wet mopped, dry buffed, and spray buffed to ensure they have a uniform, glossy appearance and free from dirt, debris, dust, scuff and heel marks, other stains and discoloration, and other foreign matter. Baseboards, corners, and wall/floor edges shall also be clean. All floor maintenance solutions shall be removed from baseboards, furniture, trash receptacles, chairs, trash receptacles, and other moveable items shall be moved to maintain floors underneath these items. All moved items shall be returned to their original and proper position. Wet strip and apply fresh coats of floor finish to resilient floors Semi Annually or as needed. Break room: All have VCT flooring and shall be dust mopped, wet mopped and refinished. Counters, sinks, and shelving will be clean with no particles on or underneath appliances and wiped with VA approved germicidal. All tables, chairs, and other furnishings will be wiped down with VA approved germicidal and left free of any part particles, smears, or stains. This area should be ready for inspection and free of any dust on vents, ledges and walls should be clean with no lint, finger marks, or stains. Common Areas: Waiting areas to include the back, seat, and legs of all chairs, tables, windowsills stairwells, and corridors will be swept, mopped, and wiped down with VA approved germicidal frequently throughout the day. Entrance mats shall be clean as required to maintain quality standards. Remove Trash: All trash should be removed from the areas being cleaned at the end of each day. Boxes, cans, and papers placed near a trash receptacle and marked "TRASH" shall be removed. The trash shall be deposited in the nearest outside trash collection container. Trash receptacles shall be left clean, free of foreign matter, and free of odors. Red bags or RMW ( Chemo) to go to the loading dock in RMW room. Clean and Disinfect: Completely clean, disinfect with the use of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved hospital grade germicidal detergent, and polish dry all surfaces of sinks, water fountains and plumbing fixtures. After cleaning, receptacles will be free of deposits, dirt, streaks, and odors. Waiting rooms shall be free of all paper, trash, empty bottles, and other discarded material. Clean Interior Glass/Mirrors: Clean all interior glass, including glass in doors, partitions, walls, display cases, directory boards, fire extinguisher case, check in windows, Inpatient Pharmacy window, Outpatient Pharmacy Pick up window, Nurses Station, and glass picture frames. After glass cleaning, there shall be no traces of film, dirt, streaks, smudges, water, or other foreign matter. Vacuum Carpets: Vacuum carpeted areas. After daily vacuuming, the carpeted area shall be free of all visible dirt, debris, litter, and other foreign matter. Any spots shall be removed by carpet manufacturer's approved methods as soon as noticed. All tears, burns, and raveling shall be brought to the attention of the Government representative. Clean Carpets: All carpets shall be cleaned in accordance with standard commercial practices. A heavy-duty spot remover may be required in heavily soiled areas. After shampooing, the carpeted area will be uniform in appearance and free of stains and discoloration. All cleaning solutions shall be removed from baseboards, furniture, trash receptacles, chairs, and other similar items. Chairs, trash receptacles, and other items shall be moved to clean carpets underneath and returned to their original location. Vacuum and Clean Floor Mats: Vacuum and clean interior and exterior floor mats. After vacuuming or cleaning, mats shall be free of all visible lint, litter, soil and other foreign matter. Soil and moisture underneath mats shall be removed, and mats returned to their normal location. General Spot Cleaning: Perform spot cleaning on a continual basis. Spot cleaning includes, but is not limited to removing, or cleaning smudges, fingerprints, marks, streaks, spills, from washable surfaces of all walls, partitions, vents, grillwork, doors, door guards, door handles, push bars, kick plates, light switches, temperature controls, and fixtures. After spot cleaning, the surface shall have a clean, uniform appearance, free of streaks, spots, and other evidence of soil. General Dusting: All horizontal surfaces shall be dusted or cleaned to eliminate dust collection and wiped with VA approved germicidal. Change out Cubical Curtains when needed or soiled. Public Restrooms and Shower areas part of the square footage in Towers J, H and Concourse Sq Footage 306,260. Clean and Disinfect: Completely clean and disinfect as needed with the use of an EPA approved hospital grade germicidal detergent all surfaces of sinks, toilet bowls, urinals, lavatories, showers, shower mats, dispensers, plumbing fixtures, saunas, partitions, dispensers, doors, walls, and other such surfaces. After cleaning, receptacles will be free of deposits, dirt, streaks, and odors. Disinfect all surfaces of partitions, stalls, stall doors, entry doors, (including handles, kick plates, ventilation grates, metal guards, all stainless-steel appliances and wall areas adjacent to wall mounted lavatories, urinals, and toilets. Descale Toilet Bowls: Descaling shall be performed every week as a minimum and as often as needed to keep areas free of scale, soap films, and other deposits. After descaling, surfaces shall be free from streaks, stains, scale, scum, urine deposits, and rust stains. Sweep and Mop Floor: After sweeping and mopping, the entire floor surface, including grout, shall be free from litter, dirt, dust, and debris. Floors shall have a uniform appearance without streaks, swirl marks, detergent residue, or any evidence of soil, stain, film, or standing water. Moveable items shall be tilted or moved to sweep and damp mop underneath. The item is to be returned to its original spot upon completion of task. Floors shall be dust mopped, stripped, scrubbed, waxed, buffed, as necessary to maintain sanitary conditions and a clean, uniform appearance. Stock Restroom Supplies: Contractor personnel shall ensure restrooms are stocked sufficiently thru out the day so that supplies including soaps, paper towels, and toilet paper do not run out. Supplies shall be stored in designated areas. Hours of Operation: The Contractor shall perform services required by this contract 7 days a week to include weekends and holidays. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) must approve any changes to the Contractor's schedule in advance. The Contractor's employees should be available seven days a week to include federal holidays between the hours of 7:00 am - 11:30 pm to meet the needs of the VA.