Janitor

PRIDE Industries; Barksdale (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

PRIDE Industries in Texas is seeking a dedicated Janitor to perform general custodial duties on a federal AbilityOne contract at on-site locations. You will clean offices, conference rooms, cafeterias, and common areas, following safety procedures and quality standards.

The role requires physical work, the ability to lift and maneuver up to 35 pounds (50 pounds occasionally), and occasional evening hours. This entry-level position supports people with disabilities and offers steady, hourly pay

Qualifications

• 0–1 year of custodial experience
• Ability to follow labels for proper and safe chemical use
• Ability to learn to use custodial equipment such as scrubbers and buffers
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and others
• Willingness to work evenings and adapt to schedule changes
• Ability to manage materials and track time accurately
• Demonstrated organizational, problem solving and common sense skills

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning services using proper equipment and supplies
• Cleans facilities, restrooms, common areas, cafeterias
• Removes trash and replaces bags
• Dusts and polishes equipment, furniture, or fixtures
• Cleans tables and microwaves
• Vacuums carpets, sweeps, mops, and deodorizes floors
• Cleans walls, arranges furniture, and cleans window blinds
• Uses correct chemicals on all surfaces and fills dispensers
• Maintains quality of work and responds to customer requests
• Cleans spills promptly
• Maintains custodial equipment for safe operation
• May wax and buff floors
• May operate equipment such as a cardboard bailer
• Monitors inventory and supply areas
• Performs other duties and special projects

Skills

Follow instructions

Chemical safety

Time management

Customer service

Job description

Announcement

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. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position:

$21.02 per hour

Telecommute Status

Onsite

AbilityOne

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

Job Description

PRIDE Industries

• Job: Janitor
• Job Code: AA241 Janitor
• SCA Occup: 11150 Janitor
• Salary Grade: Federal Wage Determination or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Approval Date: January 2018

SUPERVISES

There are no direct reports with this position.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under close supervision, performs general custodial services in customer locations or other assigned area(s), including cleaning and detailing conference rooms, offices, cafeteria, courthouses, classrooms, government facilities and common areas. Employees in this job class use proper materials and methods to assure facilities are clean and free of safety hazards. This job class requires knowledge of custodial practices, equipment, supplies and procedures, and the ability to perform quality work in a safe manner.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• * Performs cleaning services using proper equipment and supplies, and follows procedures for safe use and operation.
• * Cleans facilities, restrooms, common areas, cafeterias.
• * Removes trash, replaces plastic trash bags.
• * Dusts and polishes equipment, furniture, or fixtures.
• * Cleans tables and microwaves.
• * Vacuums carpets, sweeps, mops, and deodorizes floors.
• * Cleans walls, arranges furniture, and cleans window blinds.
• * Uses correct chemicals on all surfaces, fills all dispensers.
• * Maintains quality of work and customer satisfaction. Responds to customer requests according to established procedures, or refers to supervisor.
• * Cleans spills promptly.
• * Cleans and maintains custodial equipment to ensure proper operation and safe condition.
• * May wax and buff floors on a regular basis.
• * May operate equipment such as a cardboard bailer.
• * May monitor inventory and supply areas.
• * Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 0 to 1 year of work experience, preferably in custodial services;
• Ability to follow instructions on labels for proper and safe use of chemicals, supplies and equipment;
• Ability to follow structured process and procedures, and to learn to use specialized departmental equipment, including that used in custodial services such as scrubbers and buffers;
• Ability to communicate effectively and respond to questions and requests from customers and others; including ability to identify and report product and equipment needs;
• Human relations skills to build effective working relationships;
• Availability to work evenings; flexibility of schedule changes, work duration and task assignments;
• Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time, and adapt to changing work priorities;
• Demonstrated organizational, problem solving and common sense skills.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Not Applicable

CERTIFICATES REQUIRED

The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements:

Not Applicable

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.
• May be required to push/pull equipment weighing up to 70 pounds
• 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.

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time.

PRIDE Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.