Lead Worker-Floor

$20.85/hr

The Lead Worker Floor Cleaner cleans and maintains the floors of the building in an orderly condition, factory working areas, and washrooms, or premises of an office, commercial, or other establishments. This position provides support to supervisors and team leads. Duties involve a combination of the following: sweeping, mopping or scrubbing, furnishing and polishing floors; removing chips, trash, and other work tasks;

dusting equipment, furniture, or fixtures; polishing metal fixtures or trimmings; providing supplies and minor maintenance services; and cleaning lavatories, showers, and restrooms (WDR Summary 11150).

• Inspect completed work to confirm it meets standards.
• Cleans hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevator banks, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas.
• Cleans floors using brooms, mops, and powered scrubbers. Walk behind and ride-on equipment, floor finish applicator, and floor polishing (burnishing) machines.
• Polishes metalwork such as fixtures and fittings.
• Washes windows, door panels, and sills.
• Empties wastebaskets and cleaning ashtrays.
• Replenishes bathroom supplies.
• Maintain a professional work environment.
• Address and resolve issues from employees and customers. Refer to a supervisor if needed.
• Responsible for working with a positive team spirit and producing quality work.
• Responsible for appropriate conduct and demeanor as dictated by Didlake Policy.
• Responsible for following safety standards and guidelines in the proper use of the equipment and other activities.
• Sets an example through dependability, hard work, strong business ethics, and personal appearance.
• Requisition supplies and equipment from the Supervisor.
• May be required to train other employees on how to properly use, troubleshoot, and perform essential preventive maintenance on equipment.
• May fill in for general cleaning staff as needed and when supervisors are not available.
• Maintains a safe work environment by ensuring employees use equipment correctly and follow safety procedures.
• Completes required paperwork and/or documentation.
• Completes and maintains all Didlake required training.

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.

Education:

• High School diploma/GED or any combination of experience/education to equal graduation from the 12th grade and a minimum of one (1) year of recent relevant work experience in commercial custodial, floor tech, or maintenance services.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must possess strong verbal and good written communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to apply common sense and good judgment in fulfilling responsibilities.
• Ability to interact effectively and positively with employees with disabilities required.
• Knowledge of general cleaning products and equipment is required.
• Must possess and demonstrate high initiative, adaptability, reliability, flexibility, and convey a positive team member attitude.
• Ability to maintain a proficient level of knowledge on the different types of floor machines, safe operation, care, and upkeep of equipment and floors.
• Must show through assessment the level of proficiency in the safe operation of all electrical and battery-driven floor cleaning equipment. Floor experience preferred.