Crew Lead

Rockford, IL
Full Time
Operations Department
Entry Level

Who we are:

At Challenge Unlimited, our vision is to become a national leader in providing employment services to people with disabilities that empower them to reach their full potential. We intentionally provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities which will assist them to live, work, and participate in the community.

Challenge Unlimited is driven by its core values: community, helpfulness, abilities, leadership, learning, ethics, innovation, growth, and effective outcomes. It is these values that have powered Challenge Unlimited to its success and has helped over 600 disabled individuals find meaningful work across all of our locations.

Our mission is to provide employment opportunities to people with disabilities, and we are intentional about hiring candidates with disabilities.

We are looking for a Full-time Crew Lead to take care of our building and carry out cleaning, maintenance and security duties. The goal is to keep our building in a clean and orderly condition.

  • Pay Rate: $19.36 per hour plus federal benefits
  • Schedule:  Monday - Friday
  • Hours:  9:30am - 6:00pm
  • Position:  Full-time
  • Location: Rockford Illinois

Key Responsibilities

Performance Support - Assist crew in completing contract required tasks.  Clean, sanitize, and restock bathrooms including sinks, toilets, glass and mirrors, stall walls, stainless steel, and sweeping and mopping floors.  Vacuum, sweep, mop floors and stairs.  Empty all trash and various recyclable cans and replace liners, clean receptacles, as necessary.  Maintain and organize chemical and equipment storage areas in a clean, organized and safe manner.  Dust and clean office areas, desks and furniture that are not cluttered.  Clean windowsills and windows.  For GSA Contracts, may be required to perform ground maintenance/snow removal and cleaning of snow removal equipment if applicable to the contract. 

Quality Assurance - Maintain quality control standards. Complete regular inspections and quality control reports. Promptly correct any deficiencies and rectify any customer complaints. 

Inventory Assistance - Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment and assuring proper use of company resources.  Obtain tools necessary for the job to be completed.  Inform the Project Manager of any needs which cannot be satisfied with current equipment and supplies.  Advise Project Manager in a timely fashion as additional supplies are needed.  Complete and turn in supply request sheets as needed.  Maintain equipment by performing preventative and minor maintenance.  Responsible for assuring proper use of Company resources including cell phone, vehicle, and cleaning equipment.

Client Development (Operations Work/Job Skills) - Assist with meeting the needs of clients while fulfilling contract obligations. Apply techniques for working with individuals with disabilities in the workplace. Train and help clients develop job skills, communicating needs to management and implementing feedback for improvement.

Effective Leadership - Supervise janitors, ensuring work is performed according to the contract's statement of work, company policies, and procedures.  Create schedules and/or task assignments for the crew daily if/as assigned.  Communicate job expectations.  Assist with completing daily crew/building sheets and assessment forms as assigned.  Report client, employee, and customer issues to Project Manager and/or Assistant Project Manager; make recommendations for corrective actions as needed.  Assist with building an effective company culture that embodies our Company values to achieve optimum performance levels and achieve goals and objectives.

Perform other related duties and assignments as required

Education - High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred
Experience - 1+ years of janitorial experience.  Supervisory experience is helpful but not required.
Driving - Driver's License (regular license in IL, WI, OH, SC; or Class E in MO).  Must pass driving history check and maintain valid driver's license and be 21 or older.

Benefits:

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan 401k
  • Life Insurance (Basic & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
  • Training & Development
  • Short Term Disability
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation. National origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
 
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