Lead Worker

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 - Janitor provides support, assistance, and guidance to individuals with significant disabilities to help develop work skills and support growth and upward mobility within Didlake. This position assists the Janitorial Supervisor with the direction, coordination, and supervision of cleaning crews, performs janitorial tasks in accordance with contract guidelines, and provides ongoing training on standard operating procedures and the safe operation of equipment. What You Will Do Cleans hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevator banks, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas; cleans floors using brooms, mops, and powered cleaning machines; polishes metalwork such as fixtures and fittings; washes windows, door panels, and sills; empties wastebaskets; and replenishes janitor closets. Assigns tasks and issues supplies and equipment to employees, inspects completed work for conformance to standards, and requisitions supplies and equipment from Supervisor, APM, or PM. Trains employees on how to do assigned work and in using equipment and supplies appropriately; addresses complaints and resolves problems of employees and customers; refers to supervisor as deemed necessary. Fills in for general cleaning staff as needed and operates power equipment such as two-stage snow blowers. When specified in the contract, during inclement weather, provides proper upkeep by removing snow from walkways, building entrances and dock ramps, and spreading snow/ice melting chemicals. Completes and maintains all Didlake required training and is responsible for following safety standards and guidelines in the proper use of the equipment and other activities. Didlake