Lead Worker

Didlake, Inc.; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit rehabilitation services organization seeks a Lead Worker to assist in managing cleaning crews at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The role includes planning and directing cleaning tasks, training employees, and providing support to individuals with disabilities. Candidates should possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills, ensuring quality work and compliance with safety standards while upholding the organization's mission. This position offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and supervise cleaning crews effectively.
• Experience in training employees in cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Janitorial Supervisor in managing cleaning crews.
• Plan and direct cleaning tasks according to contract requirements.
• Provide support to individuals with disabilities to enhance their work skills.

Job description

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.

Why This Role Matters

The Lead Worker is responsible for assisting the Janitorial Supervisor in the overall direction, coordination, evaluation, and supervision of cleaning crews in the maintenance of the DLA contract. The Lead Worker plans, assigns, and directs work to be done in accordance with contract requirements, Didlake's policies and procedures, and applicable laws. The Lead Worker also provides support, assistance, and guidance to individuals with significant disabilities that will enable the individual to develop work skills and enhance their ability to communicate with customers in a workplace environment.

What You Will Do

Cleaning & Maintenance

• Cleans hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevator banks, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas.
• Cleans floors using brooms, mops, and powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
• Polishes metalwork such as fixtures and fittings and washes windows, door panels, and sills.
• Empties wastebaskets and replenishes bathroom and floor supplies.
• Fills in for general cleaning staff as needed.

Supervision & Training

• Assigns tasks and issues supplies and equipment to employees and inspects completed work for conformance to standards.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment from Supervisor, APM, or PM.
• Trains employees in assigned work and proper use of equipment and supplies.
• Addresses complaints and resolves problems of employees and customers.

Equipment & Snow Removal

• Operates power equipment such as two-stage snow blowers.
• When specified in the contract, removes snow from walkways, building entrances, and dock ramps and spreads snow/ice melting chemicals.

Professionalism & Work Standards

• Sets an example through dependability, hard work, business ethics, and personal appearance.
• Responsible for appropriate conduct and decorum as dictated by Didlake policy.
• Responsible for working with a positive team spirit and producing quality work.
• Responsible for following all safety standards and guidelines.
• Completes and maintains all Didlake required training.