Janitorial Lead (Belle Chasse, LA)

Essential Functions:

Responsibilities:

To serve as an alternate point of contact for Goodwill Industries at the worksite. To be knowledgeable of the statement of work and ensure that all work is performed to contract specifications. To act in the place of the supervisor in his or her absence.

1. To ensure that at least one member of the management team is on duty during work time.

2. To assist in orienting and training new or transferred custodial workers.

3. To supervise and recommend disciplinary action for custodial workers.

4. To perform custodial duties as assigned by the supervisor or assistant supervisor.

5. To supervise and motivate custodial employees to reach production guidelines and to be capable of producing as well. To conduct periodic inspections of subordinate’s work performance, as required or as recommended by the supervisor.

6. To address all customer complaints promptly and satisfactorily. To notify supervisor, assistant supervisor and, if necessary, Project Manager of any customer complaints and other issues that may arise at the worksite.

7. To inventory and request supplies ensuring that reorders are placed before stock is depleted as directed by the supervisor. To inspect contract equipment on a regular schedule and maintain equipment inspection log as directed by the supervisor.

8. To act as a positive role model for employees and customers in all aspects of professional performance.

9. To observe personnel policies and safety procedures. To ensure compliance by subordinates. To ensure the daily safety meeting is conducted and documented.

10. To participate in employee monthly meetings.

11. To ensure hourly floor checks are conducted and documented.

12. To perform all duties as required per contract/Goodwill management.

13. To perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.

2. Must be able to market Goodwill and explain the mission to the public.

3. Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with, and among, contract personnel.

4. Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English.

5. Must be able to work a flexible schedule on short notice, including nights and weekends, and occasionally, long, or extended hours.

6. Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 10 #’s frequently and 50 #’s occasionally.

7. Must be able to engage in prolonged standing, walking and in frequent bending, stooping, and stretching and climbing stairs.

8. Must be able to function in a hectic work environment with occasional periods of high stress.

Requirements:

1. Five years’ experience in the custodial field with two years of supervisory experience required.

2. Must wear company issued uniforms.

3. Must be able to pass background check and drug screening.

Working Conditions:

Frequent physical exertion, exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes from buffing machines and potentially infectious materials