Didlake is hiring: Lead Worker-Janitorial in Norfolk

Working location: Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek

$19.95/hr.

The Lead Worker- Janitor is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, evaluation, and supervision of subordinate staff in the maintenance of the Federal contract. This person plans, assigns, and directs work to be done in accordance with contract requirements, Didlake’s policies and procedures and applicable laws.

This position organizes, directs, controls, and evaluates assigned staff in the following tasks:

• Cleaning hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevator banks, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas.
• Cleaning floors using brooms, mops, and powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
• Polishing metalwork such as fixtures and fittings.
• Washing windows, door panels, and sills.
• Emptying wastebaskets.
• Replenishing bathroom supplies and floor supplies.
• Setting an example through dependability, hard work, strong business ethics, and personal appearance.
• Assigning tasks and issuing supplies and equipment to staff and inspecting completed work for conformance to standards.
• Requisitioning supplies and equipment from the Project Manager.
• Training employees in how to do assigned work and in using equipment and supplies appropriately.
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems of employees and customers; referring to supervisor as necessary.
• May fill in for general cleaning staff as needed.
• Responsible for fostering a positive team spirit and producing quality work.
• Responsible for appropriate conduct and/or demeanor as dictated by Didlake policy and procedure.
• Completes required paperwork and/or documentation.
• Acts as a good steward of employer and government resources.
• Responsible for following safety standards and guidelines in the proper use of the equipment and other activities.
• May Transport individual teams, supplies, and equipment to the work site as necessary to complete the required tasks.
• Completes and maintains all required Didlake training.

Didlake, Inc. is a non-profit rehabilitation services organization. At Didlake, creating opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities is our mission. Since 1965, Didlake has served thousands of people with significant disabilities by providing training, job placement, employment opportunities and day support services. We provide rewarding and purposeful work.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School diploma/GED or any combination of experience/education to equal graduation from the 12th grade.
• One (1) year of recent, relevant experience in commercial custodial or maintenance services.

Skills and Abilities:

• Prior supervisory experience.
• Some knowledge of equipment and chemicals used, i.e. Scrubbers, Billy Goat blowers, vacuums, and EZ-Go.
• Possess the ability to pass and hold a security clearance background check.
• Must have verbal and written communication to read simple instructions, recognize the difference between words and numbers, print, and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to remind and retrain staff of standard operating procedures and safe operation of equipment.
• Ability to apply good judgment in fulfilling responsibilities.
• Ability to interact effectively and positively with employees with disabilities required.
• Some knowledge of general cleaning products and equipment is required.
• Must possess and demonstrate high initiative, adaptability, reliability, flexibility, and convey a positive team member attitude.
• Have a valid driver's license and be insurable under Didlake's automobile policy. Requirements include but are not limited to a minimum of 3 years of licensed driving and being at least 25 years old.
• Access to the work site for this position will require avalid Real ID.