Ft. Carson Lead Custodian

PDI • Fort Carson, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Pueblo Diversified Industries (“PDI”) is a mission-driven Colorado Nonprofit Corporation whose many customers and stakeholders include individuals with disabilities receiving services (“individuals served”), as well as commercial, business, and government entities. Our intent with each interaction is to provide service that fully complies with all applicable regulations and is ethical, accurate, timely, informed, and delivered professionally and respectfully. The health and safety of the individuals served, and the complete satisfaction of our business partners, are our daily focus. 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, and overseeing the availability of adequate cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment. The Lead works alongside co-workers, including individuals served.

Requirements

• You must be age 21 or over to work at PDI.
• You must also pass pre-employment testing and random screens that may occur at any time and without notice while employed by PDI.
• You must be computer-literate, comfortable with technology with well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• You must be able to complete and pass First Aid, CPR, and other required training.
• A high school degree or its equivalent is required.
• One year of custodial experience is required.
• Employee must be a minimum of age 21 or over by hire date.
• A valid driver’s license, pre-employment background screen, pre-employment drug screen, and authorized driver approval by PDI’s automobile insurance carrier are required.
• Successful completion of First Aid and other required certifications.
• Must be able to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with individuals served, staff, and support agencies.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the PDI environment.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• To perform this job successfully, a person should know the Microsoft Office suite of products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, Internet software, cellular telephones and basic office equipment.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with a disability preferred.
• One year of experience in a supervisory or lead position is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned coworkers in performing required duties
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and as per instructions from the Fort Carson Project Manager and FortCarson Assistant Project Manager
• Provide on-site instruction in cleaning techniques
• Ensure that materials, supplies and equipment are present and available in proper locations and proper times as directed
• Ensure that co-workers, including individuals served, complete work as required and within expected timeframes
• Review and follow all Safety Data Sheets (“SDS”) and communicate warnings and hazards as necessary
• Complete initial quality control inspection and redirect co-workers as necessary to ensure quality standards are met
• Drive PDI vehicles as required to transport self, co-workers, materials, supplies and equipment to a specific location
• Closely follow all PDI and customer-specific driving rules, policies and regulations
• Follow procedures and direct others in the safe use of chemical cleaners and power equipment
• Follow safety procedures to check electrical appliances and equipment before use
• Notify the supervisor with recommendations about equipment repair and replacement
• Monitor the activities of co-workers, including individuals served, to ensure that all safety rules and policies are consistently followed
• Mix and prepare cleaning solutions according to manufacturer specifications and PDI safety guidelines
• Sweeps, scrubs, waxes and polishes floor
• Cleans rugs, carpets and upholstered furniture
• Dust furniture and equipment
• Polishes metalwork
• Washes walls, ceiling and woodwork
• Washes windows, door panels and sills
• Empties wastebaskets
• Transports trash and waste to disposal area
• Replenishes bathroom supplies
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs and vacuums hallways and office space
• Transports small equipment or tools between departments
• Sets up tables and chairs in the lunchroom, work centers and other areas as required

Benefits

• Paid Federal Holidays
• Paid sick time
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees