Custodial Services Trainee (In-House) GR
Grand Rapids, MI - USA
Job Summary
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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 Trainee (In-house)
Important Details:
Wage: $15.00
Hours: 6am-2:30pm Monday-Friday
Location: 3777 Sparks Dr SE Grand Rapids MI 4954
SUMMARY
The 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 isflexible diligent and a good communicator who can receive feedback and resolve basic issues with the support of an on-site Supervisor or Crew 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 RESPONSIBILITIES
- Stocking and organizing storage closets and custodial carts
- Routine cleaning of restrooms conference rooms breakrooms classrooms and offices
- Routine cleaning of mirrors and glass
- Operate commercial cleaning equipment
- Maintain grounds including snow removal as needed
- Routine vacuuming of carpeting and matting
- Routine cleaning of flights of stairs
- Routine dry and wet mopping of hard flooring areas
- Periodic dusting of all horizontal and vertical ledges
- Perform daily inspection and maintenance of equipment and report deficiencies
- Produce quality work in an ever-changing environment
- Maintain excellent customer service standards
- Practice proper security and safety standards at building sites
- Apply ergonomic standards appropriate to each custodial task and the equipment used
- Utilize a teamwork approach for all projects
- Promote Peckhams vision values and services to all customers and stakeholders
- Complete and maintain all required trainings and certifications
- Receive and implement constructive feedback in a professional manner
- Accept other duties as assigned and training as needed
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 18 years of age or older
- Ability to read and/or 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
- Meet physical requirements of the position (see Physical Demands)
- Able to commit to a regular schedule
- Must have reliable transportation to and from worksite
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The 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 feel
- Stoop kneel crouch or squat
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The 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 INFORMATION
This 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 Law
EOE-Embracing Diversity to Achieve Excellence
SPECIAL NOTES
These jobs are part of the AbilityOne program to learn more about the AbilityOne program go to
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.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR APPLYING NOTICE
Federal 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:
- Click HERE and you will be directed to the ILRU Directory to find an agency in your area that can assist you
- Click HERE and you will be directed to the American Jobs Center (AJC) finder to locate a center near you
- Email us at
- Call us at
- 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 MemberRequired Experience:
Intern