Custodial Services Trainee; In-House - GR

Peckham, Inc., a nonprofit vocational rehabilitation organization, provides job training opportunities for persons with significant disabilities and other barriers to employment. Peckham provides people with physical, cognitive, behavioral and socio‑economic challenges a platform to demonstrate their ability, learn new skills, participate in work and enjoy the rewards of their success.

Named #11 on Fortune Magazine's Great Place to Work list, Peckham is a national award‑winning organization, recognized for its achievement in providing exceptional vocational rehabilitation, creating inclusive cultures and building a quality workplace for employees.

Pay: $15 an hour

Shift: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday–Friday

Location:

Grand Rapids, MI

The Custodial Services Trainee 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 sites can change at any time based on contract requirements or the needs of the line of business.

• Stocking and organizing storage closets and custodial carts
• Routine cleaning of restrooms, conference rooms, breakrooms, classrooms, and offices
• Routine cleaning of mirrors and glass
• Operate commercial cleaning equipment
• Maintain grounds, including snow removal as needed
• Routine vacuuming of carpeting and matting
• Routine cleaning of flights of stairs
• Routine dry and wet mopping of hard flooring areas
• Periodic dusting of all horizontal and vertical ledges
• Perform daily inspection and maintenance of equipment and report deficiencies
• Produce quality work in an ever‑changing environment
• Maintain excellent customer service standards
• Practice proper security and safety standards at building sites
• Apply ergonomic standards appropriate to each custodial task and the equipment used
• Utilize a teamwork approach for all projects
• Promote Peckham’s vision, values and services to all customers and stakeholders
• Complete and maintain all required trainings and certifications
• Receive and implement constructive feedback in a professional manner
• Accept other duties as assigned and training as needed

• 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
• Must pass and maintain background checks
• Meet physical requirements of the position (see Physical Demands)
• Able to commit to a regular schedule
• Must have reliable transportation to and from worksite

• High School Diploma or GED

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.

• Walking and standing for long periods of time, balance, climbing steps, reach with arms, and use hands to grasp, hold, handle, and feel
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or squat
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks

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 temperatures, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment…