Janitor

Peace Corps/Zambia wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified current Peace Corps/Zambia staff to fill the  position of Janitor

Open to    :   All sources

Location    :  Lusaka

Work Schedule: Full Time 44 hours/Week 

Starting Salary: ZMW 83,651.00/Annum 

General Description

 Under the supervision of the General Services Manager (GSM), the Janitor is responsible for performing all custodial work at the Peace Corps office and maintaining clean and tidy office spaces and grounds. S/he would also perform manual work by helping to load and unload Peace Corps property in storage areas and motor vehicles. 

Tasks & Deliverables

• Cleans and maintains offices/public spaces at Peace Corps Zambia Head Office through daily cleaning, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and waxing-polishing floors. 
• Clean, disinfect, and deodorize lavatories and other rest room fixtures at least twice per day.
• Clean staff kitchen areas. 
• Clean, dust, and polish all furniture and accessories – furniture, shelving, frames, bulletin boards, windows, and doors.
• Keep electronic equipment free of dust and debris.
• Ensure proper disposal of trash and organic waste. 
• Wash beddings and towels for Volunteer Bunk House.
• Track cleaning supplies and request replenishment as needed.

• Unload incoming supplies to Peace Corps, including opening pallets and packaging boxes in storage areas.
• Deliver requested supplies and/or furniture to respective offices.
• Help to move furniture in offices and rearrange as requested.
• Shred papers.

Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications 

To be selected for this position, the applicant must be currently working for Peace Corps/Zambia, and must submit an application that clearly documents how they meet each of the following requirements:

To be selected for this position, the applicant must be legally eligible to work in Zambia, must not have been employed in intelligence-related activities, and must submit an application that clearly documents how they meet each of the following requirements:

• Three years janitorial work experience in a professional office setting.
• Knowledge of janitorial duties for both offices and residences
• Ability to work in multi-cultural environment with at least two years’ experience working for an international organization with employees from different countries. 
• Ability to speak and understand English.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical work.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Completion of senior secondary school.
• Possession of the appropriate Regional Security Office security clearance – either on file with Peace Corps or another USG Agency in-country (strongly preferred). 

Applications and supporting documentation including a typed cover letter, CV that clearly documents how you meet each of the above requirements, and at least three traceable references must be submitted by close of business January 12, 2023.

Only email applications will be accepted and should be addressed to:

Email: [email protected] clearly stating your name and position applied for in the subject line of the email

(E.g., John Doe, Janitor)

Only short-listed candidates will be notified, and no telephone inquiries will be entertained.

The United States Peace Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer.