Janitor Lead - Evening

About the role

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. This position is on a federal AbilityOne contract that requires that most of the work hours are performed by employees with disabilities. Due to program requirements, this particular position needs to be filled by a person with a disability.

Responsibilities

Under limited supervision, the Janitorial Lead Worker leads a work team of diverse individuals, while prioritizing, assigning and coordinating team activities to clean and detail assigned facilities at the customer site, ensuring that the assigned facilities are clean and free of safety hazards.

• Prioritize and assign tasks, including coordination of work schedules to ensure coverage, rebalancing as necessary for special projects and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain supplies, stock and equipment to ensure proper operation and safe condition.
• Understand and train workers in the safe and proper use of products and equipment to meet quality and safety standards.
• Train and assist workers in performing duties, working alongside them on the same tasks.
• Perform cleaning services using proper equipment and supplies, and follow procedures for safe use and operation.
• Clean and detail facilities, including lavatories, showers, and restrooms, common areas, and outside grounds.
• Monitor progress of tasks and inspect completed work to ensure quality.
• Investigate discrepancies and report them to management, recommending improvements to resolve issues.
• Oversee the cleaning and maintenance of janitorial equipment on a regular basis to ensure proper operation and safe condition.
• Monitor usage of inventory, supplies and equipment, and initiate supply/repair orders when necessary.
• Prepare records and reports as needed.
• Maintain a good relationship with workers and customers.

Requirements

Must meet all requirements of the worker position being led; At least one year of janitorial, building maintenance or related experience; Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities and/or physical challenges preferred.

• Knowledge of company safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of departmental operations, procedures, and organizational policies.
• Ability to manage material resources and time, and to work independently and as a team.
• Knowledge of specialized departmental equipment including what is used in janitorial services.
• Ability to train employees in proper departmental practices and procedures, including safety and proper use of PPE, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively; to present information and respond to questions from managers, workers, clients, customers and others; and to escalate matters appropriately.
• Human relations skills to build effective working relationships.
• Mathematical ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities.
• Demonstrated organizational, problem solving and common sense skills.
• Ability to travel to local facilities on a frequent basis.

Physical Requirements

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:

• Maneuvering in and around the worksite.
• Standing and walking.
• Bending, kneeling, reaching, and stooping.
• Lifting boxes or equipment weighing up to 35 pounds, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Pushing or pulling objects such as vacuums, carts, mops, etc.
• Grasping both small & large objects.
• Climbing ladders and/or step stools.

Work Environment

Work is performed in an office environment, or at a customer’s location, such as a commissary environment, a federal courthouse, or a military base. Employees may be exposed to toxic chemicals, noise from equipment in maintenance environment, and depending on indoor and outdoor conditions, exposure to cold or heat.

Pay

$18.25 per hour.