Lead Worker

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.

The Lead Worker is responsible for assisting the Janitorial Supervisor in the overall direction, coordination, evaluation, and supervision of cleaning crews in the maintenance of the DLA contract. The Lead Worker plans, assigns, and directs work to be done in accordance with contract requirements, Didlake's policies and procedures, and applicable laws. The Lead Worker also provides support, assistance, and guidance to individuals with significant disabilities that will enable the individual to develop work skills and enhance their ability to communicate with customers in a workplace environment.

• Cleans hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevator banks, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas.
• Cleans floors using brooms, mops, and powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
• Polishes metalwork such as fixtures and fittings and washes windows, door panels, and sills.
• Empties wastebaskets and replenishes bathroom and floor supplies.
• Fills in for general cleaning staff as needed.

• Assigns tasks and issues supplies and equipment to employees and inspects completed work for conformance to standards.
• Requisition s supplies and equipment from Supervisor, APM, or PM.
• Trains employees in assigned work and proper use of equipment and supplies.
• Addresses complaints and resolves problems of employees and customers.

• Operates power equipment such as two-stage snow blowers.
• When specified in the contract, removes snow from walkways, building entrances, and dock ramps and spreads snow/ice melting chemicals.

• Sets an example through dependability, hard work, business ethics, and personal appearance.
• Responsible for appropriate conduct and decorum as dictated by Didlake policy.
• Responsible for working with a positive team spirit and producing quality work.
• Responsible for following all safety standards and guidelines.
• Completes and maintains all Didlake required training.