Vocational Trainer - Janitorial

Northeast Arc; Calexico (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

ARC – Imperial Valley is seeking a Vocational Trainer - GSA to supervise a janitorial crew at federal contract worksites, ensuring contract requirements and quality are met across Calexico and Imperial Valley sites.

You will coordinate cleaning and grounds tasks, support consumer workers, and help document progress while maintaining safety and cooperation on multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• State-issued, REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or ID card
• Possess a High school diploma or GED
• Have been a permanent resident for at least 3 years and lived continuously in the U.S. for those 3 years.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English; bi-lingual preferred
• Experience working with developmentally disabled persons; preferred, but not required
• Clean Driving record. Must have the ability to provide a DMV report at the time of hire.
• Maintain a current CPR/First Aid Certification (given upon hire; bi-yearly renewal)
• Meet in compliance with completing a TB/Physical exam upon hire.
• EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: DISABILITY/VETERAN*

Responsibilities

• Provide general direction and supervision of assigned consumers of the janitorial crew, ensuring that all contract requirements, quality control, and rehabilitation needs of the consumers are met.
• All room and corridor space floor and carpet surfaces shall be free from obvious dirt, dust, and other debris through sweeping, mopping, or vacuuming.
• Ensure office glass surfaces are clean and free of dirt, dust, streaks, water mark spots, and grime, and shall not be cloudy.
• All work surfaces shall be thoroughly dusted including corners, crevices, moldings, and ledges.
• Empty waste receptacles and service dispensers, police rooms and clean wash basins as traffic demands.
• Clean and service toilet rooms as per cleaning work and quality requirements of contract scope of work.
• Maintain and clean janitorial equipment daily.
• As Assigned By The Janitorial Supervisor, And Under The Direction And Supervision Of The Grounds Maintenance Technician, Will Assist And Perform Job Assignments In The Following Areas
• Cuts grass, using walking-type or riding mowers (less than 2,000 pounds)
• Trims hedges and edges around walks, flower beds, and well using hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools.
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth
• Sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer
• Plants, cultivates, aerates, and dethatches grass, plants, flowers, trees and shrubs
• Irrigates lawn and shrubs during lawn periods, using hose or activating sprinklers system. Repairs broken irrigation equipment as needed.
• Ensures all roads, driveway, and walkways are kept free and clean of debris.
• Cleans and maintains lawn maintenance equipment daily.
• This will include the proper clean up and off-site disposal of all clippings, pruning, etc. generated in this process.
• Will Assist The Window Cleaning Professional
• Cleaning windows, glass partitions, mirrors and other glass surfaces of building interior or exterior, using pail of contract specified cleaning solution, sponge and squeegee.
• On occasion, sets and climbs ladder or scaffolding stands to reach first, second, and third floor windows.
• Performs floor cleaning projects in accordance with the contract specifications, using cleaning equipment including automatic floor machines, wet mops, and large wringers, scrubs and buffs floors with floors with high speed scrubbers and burnishes. Posts “Wet Floor” signs.
• Shall maintain daily objective data on objectives of consumer workers including continuous reinforcement of work habits and attitudes and instructions of duties to be performed.
• Provide input for quarterly progress notes. Ensures documentation is submitted to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner. Provides avenues for consumer input to direct vocational goals.
• Inspect systematically for quality as well as instruct and enforce safety rules, and safe care and use of equipment and tools. Will report and investigate all injuries to his/her immediate supervisor.
• Set up and maintain proper supply and flow of job materials to job stations. Is responsible for ensuring cleaning supplies are adequate to meet job needs. Ensure equipment is maintained in good working order and supplies are inventoried.
• Promote a better, more cooperative working atmosphere by maintaining a safe, hazard-free work environment, adhering to CAL-OSHA and ADA requirements.
• Shall maintain as harmonious, pleasant, and positive work environment as possible by following established standards for desirable conduct, including but not limited to discrimination, sexual harassment and chemical/substance abuse.
• Follows personnel policies closely. Fosters cooperative staff relationships and effective teamwork.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief; to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload, as assigned by the Janitorial Supervisor, Off-Site contract supervisor, or quality assurance inspector.

Skills

English proficiency

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Vocational Trainer - GSA

Location: Federal Contract Worksites

Reports To: Project Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: $19.32

JOB RESUME NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF APPLICATION. FAILURE TO COMPLETE ALL ITEMS ON THIS APPLICATION WILL RESULT IN YOUR ELIMINATION FROM THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.

Summary

Under general direction, perform varied assignments following established procedures requiring judgement and decision-making where errors may cause confusion and delay. Contract locations to include: GSA EPOE 1699 Carr Rd. Calexico, CA; GSA WPOE 340 1st St. Calexico CA; EC Sector 211 Aten Rd. Imperial, CA; EC Station 221 Aten Rd. Imperial CA; 111 N. Imperial Ave. El Centro; 1085 N. Imperial Ave. El Centro, CA; 1150 E. Birch St. Calexico, CA; Hwy 86 Checkpoint, Bombay Beach, CA; Hwy 111 Checkpoint, Niland, CA.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Provide general direction and supervision of assigned consumers of the janitorial crew, ensuring that all contract requirements, quality control, and rehabilitation needs of the consumers are met. Duties are to include:

• All room and corridor space floor and carpet surfaces shall be free from obvious dirt, dust, and other debris through sweeping, mopping, or vacuuming.
• Ensure office glass surfaces are clean and free of dirt, dust, streaks, water mark spots, and grime, and shall not be cloudy.
• All work surfaces shall be thoroughly dusted including corners, crevices, moldings, and ledges.
• Empty waste receptacles and service dispensers, police rooms and clean wash basins as traffic demands.
• Clean and service toilet rooms as per cleaning work and quality requirements of contract scope of work.
• Maintain and clean janitorial equipment daily.

As Assigned By The Janitorial Supervisor, And Under The Direction And Supervision Of The Grounds Maintenance Technician, Will Assist And Perform Job Assignments In The Following Areas

• Cuts grass, using walking-type or riding mowers (less than 2,000 pounds)
• Trims hedges and edges around walks, flower beds, and well using hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools.
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth
• Sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer
• Plants, cultivates, aerates, and dethatches grass, plants, flowers, trees and shrubs
• Irrigates lawn and shrubs during lawn periods, using hose or activating sprinklers system. Repairs broken irrigation equipment as needed.
• Ensures all roads, driveway, and walkways are kept free and clean of debris.
• Cleans and maintains lawn maintenance equipment daily.
• This will include the proper clean up and off-site disposal of all clippings, pruning, etc. generated in this process.

Will Assist The Window Cleaning Professional

• Cleaning windows, glass partitions, mirrors and other glass surfaces of building interior or exterior, using pail of contract specified cleaning solution, sponge and squeegee.
• On occasion, sets and climbs ladder or scaffolding stands to reach first, second, and third floor windows.
• Performs floor cleaning projects in accordance with the contract specifications, using cleaning equipment including automatic floor machines, wet mops, and large wringers, scrubs and buffs floors with floors with high speed scrubbers and burnishes. Posts “Wet Floor” signs.
• Shall maintain daily objective data on objectives of consumer workers including continuous reinforcement of work habits and attitudes and instructions of duties to be performed.
• Provide input for quarterly progress notes. Ensures documentation is submitted to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner. Provides avenues for consumer input to direct vocational goals.
• Inspect systematically for quality as well as instruct and enforce safety rules, and safe care and use of equipment and tools. Will report and investigate all injuries to his/her immediate supervisor.
• Set up and maintain proper supply and flow of job materials to job stations. Is responsible for ensuring cleaning supplies are adequate to meet job needs. Ensure equipment is maintained in good working order and supplies are inventoried.
• Promote a better, more cooperative working atmosphere by maintaining a safe, hazard-free work environment, adhering to CAL-OSHA and ADA requirements.
• Shall maintain as harmonious, pleasant, and positive work environment as possible by following established standards for desirable conduct, including but not limited to discrimination, sexual harassment and chemical/substance abuse.
• Follows personnel policies closely. Fosters cooperative staff relationships and effective teamwork.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief; to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload, as assigned by the Janitorial Supervisor, Off-Site contract supervisor, or quality assurance inspector.

Position Requirements

• Possess working knowledge of all phases of the job and various techniques and skills necessary for efficient completion of tasks.
• Willingness and ability to cooperate, work, and communicate with co-workers, supervisors, subordinates, or outside contacts.
• Adequately and efficiently follow through on set plans.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• State-issued, REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or ID card
• Possess a High school diploma or GED
• Have been a permanent resident for at least 3 years and lived continuously in the U.S. for those 3 years.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English; bi-lingual preferred
• Experience working with developmentally disabled persons; preferred, but not required
• Clean Driving record. Must have the ability to provide a DMV report at the time of hire.
• Maintain a current CPR/First Aid Certification (given upon hire; bi-yearly renewal)
• Meet in compliance with completing a TB/Physical exam upon hire.
• EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: DISABILITY/VETERAN*

ARC – Imperial Valley is an equal-opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. ARC – Imperial Valley’s policy prohibits harassment, discrimination, and retaliation based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other consideration prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. ARC – Imperial Valley will ensure that all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientations, gender identity, national origin, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other consideration prohibited by federal, state, or local laws.