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 positions are open to all abilities, with preference given to individuals with disabilities.
About the role
The Custodial Services Trainee performs general custodial tasks including cleaning restrooms, public areas, classrooms, offices, and conference rooms. The ideal candidate is flexible, diligent, and a good communicator, able to receive feedback and resolve basic issues with support from an on-site Supervisor or Crew Leader. Attendance at New Hire Orientation and in-person training is required before placement. Placement sites may change based on contract requirements or business needs.
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 and training as assigned
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 required for this position, but a translator must be present to assist 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 are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these 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 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 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 these 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
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Pay
$15 an hour
Schedule
7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday
This job description does not imply all duties to be performed by the employee. Employees will follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.