Custodial Services Trainee; In-House - GR

Pay and Location

Pay: $15 an hour.

Shift: 11am–3pm Monday–Friday.

Location:

Grand Rapids, MI.

The Custodial Services Trainee duties involve general custodial tasks including 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 site 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 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
• 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.

• 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 35pounds;
  Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50pounds
• 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.

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme temperatures, risk of electrical shock, and vibration
• Noise level usually moderate

Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and perform other job‑related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application please contact Peckham for assistance.

These jobs are part of the Ability One program.

Peckham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. The organization does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. EEO is Law.