Peckham is a nonprofit vocational rehabilitation organization. We specialize in providing vocational rehabilitation and training opportunities for people with significant disabilities, and/or other barriers to employment. If you have a disability or other barrier to employment, please be sure to fully complete the ‘eligibility for services questionnaire’ to help us determine the best fit and necessary accommodations for your employment needs.
If you do NOT have a disability, please complete the entire application including the questionnaire. These jobs are open to all abilities but Peckham gives preference to individuals with disabilities.
Lead Worker (Sparks) - Peckham Inc.
Important details:
Wage: New Employee: $15.50/hr. Existing Employee $0.50 premium to current wage
Location: Sparks- 3777 Sparks Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Hours: 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
SUMMARY
In addition to the regular Custodial Services duties of keeping a building (or buildings) in a clean and orderly condition, a Custodial Services Lead Worker must possess the ability to lead an Custodial Services crew in the performance of regular daily cleaning duties. They must receive and implement directions from an on-site supervisor and/or Crew Leader. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter able to work with a supervisor on resolving issues that may arise at a moment’s notice. Placement site can change at any time based on contract requirements or the needs of the line of business.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Completing inventory.
Maintain safety and security standards.
Communicate schedules and tasks from the supervisor to the team.
Exemplify leadership with excellence in areas of quality, customer service, work ethic, attendance, and behavior.
Complete quality assurance inspections and report results to supervisor.
Utilize excellent interpersonal skills with customers, supervisor, and team members.
Communicating team needs to supervisor.
Independently perform general custodial duties including, but not limited to:
Completing special periodic work projects as needed under supervision of a supervisor. These projects include all types of carpet and hard floor care as well as other Custodial Services projects assigned by supervision.
Assist with the training of new team members.
Assist in maintaining equipment.
Produce quality work in an ever-changing environment.
Utilize a teamwork approach for all projects.
Promote Peckham’s vision, values, and services to all customers and stakeholders.
Responsible for emergency event handling including knowing Safety Data Sheet locations and use.
Practice proper security, safety, and ergonomic standards at building sites.
Receive and implement constructive feedback in a professional manner.
Accept other jobs/duties as assigned and training as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
18 years of age or older
Ability to read and/or interpret written or pictorial documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, task lists, schedules, and procedure manuals.
Communicate proficiently in English (verbal or written).
Able to independently complete all general custodial tasks.
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 the worksite.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED is preferred
Basic computer skills are highly desired
Experience in working with and maintaining custodial equipment
Experience or certifications in periodic tasks
Driver’s license and personal transportation
Strong soft skills, e.g., coping/stress management skills, time management skills, conflict management skills, self-starter.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; balance; climb steps; reach with arms; and use hands to grasp, hold, handle, and feel. Occasionally, tasks might require the employee to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, taste, smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee will almost always have to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is 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.
OTHER INFORMATION
This job description in no way states or implies 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.
Peckham is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. EEO is Law
SPECIAL NOTES
These jobs are part of the AbilityOne program, to learn more about the AbilityOne program go to www.abilityone.gov
PECKHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application please:
- Click HERE and you will be directed to the ILRU Directory to find an agency in your area that can assist you
- Click HERE and you will be directed to the American Jobs Center (AJC) finder to locate a center near you
- Email us at jobs@peckham.org
- Call us at (517) 316-4000
- Visit us at: 3510 Capital City BLVD, Lansing, MI 48906 (M-F 8am - 4pm)
Examples of reasonable accommodations may include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Business Line:
Custodial Services
Location:
Grand Rapids, MI
Worker Sub-Type:
Team Member
