Lead Worker

GOODWILL SOUTH FLORIDA•Miami, FL

13d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Perform supervisory and routine custodial activities to maintain buildings & grounds. This role involves planning, implementing, overseeing, and participating in custodial activities, as well as training and providing work direction to assigned employees. The Lead Worker is responsible for responding to emergencies, performing routine custodial tasks, ordering supplies, maintaining attendance records, and ensuring safety and sanitary conditions. They will operate various cleaning equipment and perform minor repairs.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate.
Two years’ experience with an established Janitorial Contractor.
Attended Custodial Training Class for 6 months or other related experience.
Basic methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in custodial work and routine maintenance.
Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies.
Proper lifting techniques.
Principles of training and providing work direction to fellow custodians.
Safety precautions and procedures.
Set an example of using proper PPE.
Maintain tools and equipment; perform minor non-technical repairs on equipment.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Communicate effectively with others.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Work cooperatively with others and work independently with little direction.
Problem-Solving: Identifies and resolves problems promptly; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotionally charged topics.
Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in both positive and negative situations; listens attentively and requests clarification when needed; responds well to questions.
Delegation: Delegates work assignments; matches the responsibility to the person: Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities.
Managing People: Makes self available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; solicits and applies staff feedback.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
Ethics: Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and honorably; Upholds organizational mission, values, and goals.
Planning/Organizing: Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently. Plans for additional resources, sets goals and objectives, and organizes or schedules tasks for others.
Professionalism: Tactfully approaches others; reacts well under pressure; treats others with dignity and respect; is impartial. Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality: Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; continually look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to enhance performance; and regularly monitor one's work to ensure quality.
Safety and Security—Observe safety and security procedures, determine appropriate action beyond guidelines, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as MSDS data sheets, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Must be able to stand and walk for long periods.
Must be able to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to move heavy equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor stripping equipment, carpet care machinery, and water buckets.

Nice To Haves

Technical certificate in Custodial Cleaning preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, oversee, and participate in custodial activities.
Train and provide work direction to assigned employees, assigning and reviewing their work.
Plan and implement appropriate responses to emergencies.
Perform routine custodial activities, including sweeping, scrubbing, mopping, waxing, and polishing floors, vacuuming carpets, spot cleaning, and maintaining the cafeteria.
Report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards to the Custodial Supervisor or other appropriate authority.
Order custodial supplies by established guidelines and procedures.
Maintain regular attendance of all custodians.
Respond to emergency cleanups such as spills.
Maintain records of observed maintenance, repair needs, and safety issues.
Operate cleaning equipment, including vacuums, floor strippers, buffers, polishers, carpet shampooers, scrubbers, high-pressure sprayers, manual and power sweepers, and power blowers, as assigned.
Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on custodial services equipment.
Assign and review the work of others.