Ft. Carson Lead Custodian

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

  Job Title: Fort Carson   Lead Custodian

Employee Category: SCA Non-Exempt   / SCA Individual in Service

Reports To: Fort Carson Project Manager

Shift: Monday - Friday, 5 am to 1:30 pm 

SERVICE PHILOSOPHY

Pueblo Diversified Industries (“PDI”) is a mission-driven Colorado Nonprofit Corporation whose many customers and stakeholders include individuals with a disability receiving services (“individuals served”), commercial, business, and government entities. Our intent with each interaction is to provide service that is in full compliance with all applicable regulations, and which is ethical, accurate, timely, informed, and delivered professionally and respectfully. The health and safety of individuals served, and the complete satisfaction of our business partners are our daily focus.

SUMMARY

The Fort Carson Lead Custodian (“Lead”) supports work performed under the authority of the Fort Carson custodial contract (“contract”) by performing custodial services, providing transportation, oversight, and ensuring that adequate cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment are available. The Lead works alongside co-workers, including individuals served. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Oversight

o Lead assigned coworkers in performing required duties

o Ensure compliance with contract requirements and as per instructions from the Fort Carson Project Manager and Fort Carson Assistant Project Manager

o Provide on-site instruction in cleaning techniques

o Ensure that materials, supplies, and equipment are present and available in proper locations and proper times as directed

o Ensure that co-workers, including individuals served, complete work as required and within expected timeframes

o Review and follow all Safety Data Sheets (“SDS”) and communicate warnings and hazards as necessary

o Complete initial quality control inspection and redirect co-workers as necessary to ensure quality standards are met

· Transportation

o Drive PDI vehicles as required to transport self, co-workers, materials, supplies, and equipment to a specific location

o Closely follow all PDI and customer-specific driving rules, policies, and regulations

· Safety

o Follow procedures and direct others in the safe use of chemical cleaners and power equipment

o Follow safety procedures to check electrical appliances and equipment before use

o Notify supervisor with recommendations about equipment repair and replacement

o Monitor the activities of co-workers, including individuals served, to ensure that all safety rules and policies are consistently followed

· Custodial

o Mix and prepare cleaning solutions according to manufacturer specifications and PDI safety guidelines

o Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and polishes the floor

o Cleans rugs, carpets, and upholstered furniture

o Dusts furniture and equipment

o Polishes metalwork

o Washes walls, ceiling, and woodwork

o Washes windows, door panels and sills

o Empties wastebaskets

o Transports trash and waste to the disposal area

o Replenishes bathroom supplies

o Sweeps, mops, scrubs, and vacuums hallways and office space

o Transports small equipment or tools between departments

o Sets up tables and chairs in the lunchroom, work centers, and other areas as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No formal supervision duties but provides direction to coworkers and individuals served.
  
  

• High school diploma or equivalent
  
  
• 1 year of custodial experience
  
  
• Age 21+
  
  
• Valid driver’s license
  
  
• Pass background and drug screening
  
  
• Approved by the insurance carrier
  
  
• Complete First Aid and other certifications
  
  

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree
  
  
• Experience with individuals with disabilities
  
  
• 1 year in a supervisory or lead role
  
  

• Math: Ability to perform basic algebra, geometry, and common calculations
  
  
• Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Internet, and basic office equipment
  
  
• Reasoning: Solve practical problems with limited standardization; interpret various instructions
  
  

• Located at Fort Carson, Colorado (customer site)
  
  
• Exposure to outdoor weather, fumes, chemicals, and moderate to loud noise
  
  
• Reasonable accommodations provided for disabilities
  
  

• Type: Full-time, non-exempt
  
  
• Schedule: Primarily Monday–Friday; evenings, weekends, holidays as needed
  
  
• Physical:
  
  
  • Regular lifting up to 50 lbs., occasionally up to 100 lbs.
    
    
  • Requires walking, standing, kneeling, climbing, and other physical tasks
    
    
  • Vision and hearing requirements apply
    
    

• Occasional travel within 50 miles of the work site
  
  

• Duties and responsibilities may change without notice

Pueblo Diversified Industries is an AbilityOne participating employer

• Paid sick time
• Paid Federal Holidays  
• 2 weeks paid time off after one year of employment 
• All transportation is provided by the company; no personal vehicles are required other than to arrive for work 
• All cleaning supplies/PPE provided by the company 

The mission of the AbilityOne Program is first and foremost to provide employment opportunities for people who are blind or have significant disabilities. The vision of the AbilityOne Program is to enable all people who are blind or have other significant disabilities to achieve their maximum employment potential. This vision will be realized when: 

• Every AbilityOne® employee earns not only the federal minimum wage (or higher applicable state or local minimum wage) but also a living wage and benefits package appropriate to his or her geographic locality. 
• AbilityOne employees are provided the training and development they need to be successful in their current positions and      ultimately achieve their maximum employment potential. 
• Every AbilityOne employee has the opportunity, with or without accommodations, to achieve his or her maximum employment potential. 
• All AbilityOne products and services provide the best value to Federal customers, thus earning their continued support and loyalty. 

For more information regarding employment under the AbilityOne contract, please see the follow link: