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Peckham Inc - Custodial Services Technician 1 (In-house)

Important Information:

Wage: $15.00 / hour
Location: Sparks Grand Rapids (3777 Sparks Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI)
Full Time & Part Time positions available

The Custodial Services Technician 1 duties involve general custodial tasks including, but not limited to, cleaning of restrooms, public areas, classrooms, offices, and conference rooms. The ideal candidate is flexible, diligent, and a good communicator, who can receive feedback and resolve basic issues with the support of an on-site Supervisor or Crew Leader. Attending 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 storage closets and custodial carts.
Routine cleaning of restrooms and occupied offices.
Periodic cleaning of vents.
Maintain grounds, including snow removal.
Routine vacuuming of carpeting and matting.
Routine dust and wet mopping of tile areas.
Periodic dusting of all horizontal ledges.
Perform daily inspection and maintenance of equipment.
Produce quality work in an ever-changing environment.
Maintain excellent customer service standards at all times.
Practice proper security, safety, and ergonomic standards at building sites.
Utilize a teamwork approach for all projects.
Promote Peckham’s vision, values and services to all customers and stakeholders.
Complete New Hire Orientation and related certifications.
Receive and implement constructive feedback in a professional manner.
Accept other jobs/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.
Spoken English is not a requirement for this position, but a translator must be present to assist the employee during the 5-day New Hire Orientation.
Must pass and maintain background checks.
Meet minimum physical requirements of the position (see Physical Demands).
Able to commit to a regular schedule.
Must have reliable transportation to and from worksite.

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 stand; walk; balance; climb steps; reach with arms; and use hands to grasp, hold, handle, and feel. Occasionally, tasks might require the employee to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee will almost always lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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 heat, 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

SPECIAL NOTES

These jobs are part of the AbilityOne program

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:

Email us at

jobs@peckham.org

Call us at (517) 316-4000 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 Services

Location:

Grand Rapids, MI

Worker Sub-Type:

Team Member

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