Custodial Trainee (Commercial Contract)

Peckham; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Peckham seeks a Custodial Services Trainee in Grand Rapids, MI, to perform general cleaning tasks across restrooms, offices, classrooms, and public areas. You will work evenings with on-site supervision, attend New Hire Orientation, and receive in-person training before placement.

The role supports a flexible, team-based environment with a focus on safety, reliability, and quality workmanship. A High School diploma or GED is preferred and a valid transportation plan is required.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to read and 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.
• Must pass and maintain background checks.
• Able to commit to a regular schedule.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Reliable transportation to and from worksite.

Responsibilities

• Stocking and organizing storage closets and custodial carts.
• Routine cleaning of restrooms, conference rooms, breakrooms, classrooms, and offices.
• Operate commercial cleaning equipment.
• Maintain grounds, including snow removal as needed.
• Daily inspection and maintenance of equipment and report deficiencies.
• Promote Peckham’s vision, values and services to all customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Read & interpret documents

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

All are encouraged to apply! Join Peckham - WORK. GROW. ADVANCE.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.Peckham Inc. - Custodial Services TraineeImportant Information -Wage: $15.00 hourShift: Part-time, 5:00PM - 9:00PMLocation: Grand Rapids, MISUMMARYThe Custodial Services Trainee duties involve general custodial tasks including, but not limited to, 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.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESStocking and organizing storage closets and custodial cartsRoutine cleaning of restrooms, conference rooms, breakrooms, classrooms, and officesRoutine cleaning of mirrors and glassOperate commercial cleaning equipmentMaintain grounds, including snow removal as neededRoutine vacuuming of carpeting and mattingRoutine cleaning of flights of stairsRoutine dry and wet mopping of hard flooring areasPeriodic dusting of all horizontal and vertical ledgesPerform daily inspection and maintenance of equipment and report deficienciesProduce quality work in an ever-changing environmentMaintain excellent customer service standardsPractice proper security and safety standards at building sitesApply ergonomic standards appropriate to each custodial task and the equipment usedUtilize a teamwork approach for all projectsPromote Peckham’s vision, values and services to all customers and stakeholdersComplete and maintain all required trainings and certificationsReceive and implement constructive feedback in a professional mannerAccept other duties as assigned and training as neededMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS18 years of age or olderAbility to read and/or interpret written or pictorial documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, schedules, and procedure manualsAbility to communicate verbally, gesturally, or through written meansMust pass and maintain background checksMeet physical requirements of the position (see Physical Demands)Able to commit to a regular scheduleMust have reliable transportation to and from worksitePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSHigh School Diploma or GEDPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe 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:Walking and standing for long periods of time, balance, climbing steps, reach with arms, and use hands to grasp, hold, handle, and feelStoop, kneel, crouch, or squatFrequently lift and/or move up to 35 poundsOccasionally lift and/or move up to 50 poundsAbility to perform repetitive tasksWORK ENVIRONMENTThe 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 temperatures, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.OTHER INFORMATIONThis 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 LawEOE-Embracing Diversity to Achieve ExcellenceSPECIAL NOTESThese jobs are part of the AbilityOne program, to learn more about the AbilityOne program go to www.abilityone.govPECKHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEREEO/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.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR APPLYING NOTICEFederal 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:Email us at [e-mail] us at [phone]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 ServicesLocation:Grand Rapids, MIWorker Sub-Type:Team Member