Floating Custodian/Handyman

Job Squad, Inc.; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

JOB SQUAD, INC. seeks a Floating Custodian/Handyman to perform janitorial services, painting, floor treatment, and handyman tasks across contract sites under the Contracts Supervisor.

Responsibilities include supervising quality checks, training staff, maintaining safety, and coordinating with outside vendors for services such as HVAC or plumbing.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, 1 year janitorial and 1 year handyman experience, and ability to obtain security clearances.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• One years experience performing janitorial services and 1 years experience in handy work and/or technical expertise is required.
• Must have dependable means of transportation and valid West Virginia drivers license.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain federal security clearance according to GSA clearance process, Aurora clearance process, as well as a state background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform janitorial duties.
• Perform snow removal/lawncare responsibilities.
• Prompts and motivates others to carry out the essential functions of their jobs.
• Trains and teaches staff appropriate work skills/behaviors and interpersonal skills.
• Assists with inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Provides on-the-job training whenever possible.
• Promotes safety and provides safety tips and/or safety training whenever possible.
• Fills in for staff as needed, such as a call off or scheduled time off.
• Travels to all contract sites regularly to assist with quality assurance checks.
• Update all contract specific data sheets and daily checklists, using Microsoft Excel and/or Microsoft Word.
• Perform walk-through assessments and prepare cost estimates or schedule with outside companies for services (i.e. HVAC, plumbing, etc.)
• Perform basic repairs.
• Perform routine maintenance (painting, wall damage, etc.).
• Move heavy furniture, appliances, and equipment.
• Perform weekly vehicle assessments and basic maintenance.
• Assist supervisor with employee evaluations.

Skills

Physical dexterity

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Train staff

Tact and diplomacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year janitorial experience

1 year handyman/technical experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Smartphone/Email/Texting apps

Driver’s license (WV)

Job description

JOB SQUAD, INC. POSITION DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Floating Custodian/Handyman IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Contracts Supervisor DATE PREPARED OR REVISED: 12/2025 It is the policy of Job Squad that there shall be a description to provide essential information about the work activities to be performed and specification which shall identify education, experience and skill requirements relevant to adequate performance in the position as described. There shall be no unnecessary specifications which might have the effect of disqualifying a disproportionate number of minorities, women, Vietnam era veterans, handicapped individuals, persons over 40 years of age or other protected class members.

PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Contracts Supervisor, performs duties such as janitorial services, painting, floor treatment, handyman work, hanging artifacts on walls, unclogging toilet, replacing faucets, repairing window closers, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Physical dexterity and ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Ability to sweep, mop, dust, vacuum, strip floors, shampoo carpets, clean bathrooms, etc., and ability to inspect the crew's work. Assist with quality assurance checks as required. Ability to train and teach staff appropriate work skills/behaviors and interpersonal skills. Must have ability to work independently and have problem solving skills, flexibility, adaptability, basic math skills. Must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions and must have both written and verbal communication skills. Must have the communication and emotional skills to interact constantly, and the ability to prompt and motivate employees. Must have tact, diplomacy and sensitivity to the needs of people with disabilities. Must be able to make quick decisions, use good judgement and perform crisis intervention with people with disabilities.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. One years experience performing janitorial services and 1 years experience in handy work and/or technical expertise is required. The ability to use and/or be trained to use a computer, Microsoft office, smart cell phone, email, texting, calling, and scheduling/time keeping apps is required. Must have dependable means of transportation and valid West Virginia drivers license. Experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred. Must be able to obtain and maintain federal security clearance according to GSA clearance process, Aurora clearance process, as well as a state background check.

MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY SKILLS

Interprets and initiates standardized procedures, such as cleaning practices, assisting with quality assurance checks and customer relations. Call a Custodial Supervisor or the Project Manager when uncertain as to course of action.

GOODWILL/HUMAN RELATIONS SKILLS

The position requires the employee to be sensitive to the needs of and problems encountered by people who have disabilities. Must have the ability to prompt and motivate others to do their jobs. Must have tact and diplomacy and encourage people toward a specific goal. This person has much customer and public contact and must understand people, disabled and non-disabled.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Perform janitorial duties.
• Perform snow removal/lawncare responsibilities.
• Prompts and motivates others to carry out the essential functions of their jobs.
• Trains and teaches staff appropriate work skills/behaviors and interpersonal skills.
• Assists with inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Provides on-the-job training whenever possible.
• Promotes safety and provides safety tips and/or safety training whenever possible.
• Fills in for staff as needed, such as a call off or scheduled time off.
• Travels to all contract sites regularly to assist with quality assurance checks.
• Update ll contract specific data sheets and daily checklists, using Microsoft Excel and/or Microsoft Word.
• Perform walk-through assessments and prepare cost estimates or schedule with outside companies for services (i.e. HVAC, plumbing, etc.)
• Perform basic repairs.
• Perform routine maintenance (painting, wall damage, etc.).
• Move heavy furniture, appliances, and equipment.
• Perform weekly vehicle assessments and basic maintenance.
• Assist supervisor with employee evaluations.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend training and meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisor's Certification

This description set forth by way of example and not by way of limitation, the significant tasks and duties, responsibilities, authority, relationships and accountabilities assigned to the employee in this position.

Incumbent's Statement

I understand this description set forth by way of example and not by way of limitation the significant tasks and duties, responsibilities, authority, relationships and accountabilities assigned to the employee in this position. It does not confer inherent rights to a particular task, duty, responsibility, authority, relationship or accountability and does not constitute an employment contract between Job Squad and the employee assigned to this position.

Employee Signature Date Job Squad Representative Date