Custodial Services Trainee (State Building)

Peckham is a nonprofit vocational rehabilitation organization specializing in providing vocational rehabilitation and training opportunities for people with significant disabilities and/or other barriers to employment. These jobs are open to all abilities, but Peckham gives preference to individuals with disabilities.

About the role

The Custodial Services Trainee duties involve general custodial tasks including cleaning of restrooms, public areas, classrooms, offices, and conference rooms. The ideal candidate is flexible, diligent, and a good communicator, who can receive feedback and resolve basic issues with the support of an on-site Supervisor or Crew Leader. Attending New Hire Orientation and receiving in-person training is required before being placed at a site. Placement site can change at any time based on contract requirements or the needs of the line of business.

Responsibilities

• Stocking storage closets and custodial carts.
• Routine cleaning of restrooms and occupied offices.
• Periodic cleaning of vents.
• Maintain grounds, including snow removal.
• Routine vacuuming of carpeting and matting.
• Routine dust and wet mopping of tile areas.
• Periodic dusting of all horizontal ledges.
• Perform daily inspection and maintenance of equipment.
• Produce quality work in an ever-changing environment.
• Maintain excellent customer service standards at all times.
• Practice proper security, safety, and ergonomic standards at building sites.
• Utilize a teamwork approach for all projects.
• Promote Peckham’s vision, values and services to all customers and stakeholders.
• Complete New Hire Orientation and related certifications.
• Receive and implement constructive feedback in a professional manner.
• Accept other related jobs/duties as assigned and training as needed.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to read and/or interpret written or pictorial documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, schedules, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate verbally, gesturally, or through written means.
• Low Beginning English (Reading 184-196 / Listening 182-191). Spoken English is not a requirement for this position, but a translator must be present to assist the employee during the 5-day New Hire Orientation.
• Must pass and maintain background checks.
• Meet minimum physical requirements of the position (see Physical Demands).
• Able to commit to a regular schedule.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from worksite.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stand for 2 hours, walk, balance, climb steps, reach with arms, and use hands to grasp, hold, handle, and feel.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, squat, or smell.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision with detail, distance vision with detail, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Pay

$15 an hour

Schedule

10am-2pm, Monday through Friday

This job description does not imply all duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.