FOREMAN 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Melwood•Washington, DC

17h•$27•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in Washington, DC. The core working hours are 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday. The hourly rate is $27.43. This is a Staff/Full-Time position offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. This position may require the use of your personal vehicle to transport persons served. All Melwood transportation policies must be followed. Liability insurance on your personal vehicle must be in full force and effect while transporting for or on the behalf of Melwood. Melwood will reimburse for mileage pursuant to the Travel policy. This position requires that the employee must successfully complete criminal history information background check and drug screening and be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Requirements

Two (2) years of experience in custodial work is required, with one (1) year of supervisory experience.
Good oral and written communication skills are required.
Must be able to work flexible hours with some weekends and holidays, and pass security clearance.
Must be able to stand 80% of the work time and sit 20%.
Must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds and push/pull 50 pounds.
Must be able to climb, stoop, kneel, and reach.
Must be able to speak and hear in order to communicate clearly with workers at the contract site.
Good vision and depth perception are required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with developmentally disabled individuals is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plans the daily work activities of the crew and assigns specific duties to each worker.
Supervises the crew members to ensure that the assigned work is performed in a satisfactory manner.
Inspects assigned area/buildings to ensure the scheduled work has been completed.
Instruct crew members in required cleaning techniques, new methods and procedures, and equipment use and care.
Readjusts work assignments to accomplish special assigned work or ensure completion of work when a crew member is absent.
Maintains the inventory of all assigned equipment and supplies. Order new equipment and supplies in accordance with established procedures and issue the aforementioned items to crew members.
Maintains attendance records and prepares and submits crew members' time sheets.
Schedules and approves vacations for crew members.
Maintains laundry records at locations where uniforms are worn.
Resolves crew members' problems or refers matters to the supervisor.
Maintains contact with the parents/guardians of all differently-abled crew members to ensure that they are familiar with the work schedule and conduct required of the workers.
Attends weekly custodial meetings and services in order to keep abreast of the latest equipment, supplies, and techniques within the industry.
Conducts time trials to determine employment productivity.
Facilitate/review safety training daily.
Follow up on Quality Control results and perform corrective actions.
Conducts other administrative duties as required.