Challenge Unlimited, Inc., An AbilityOne Provider

Crew Lead - Floor Care

Challenge Unlimited, Inc., An AbilityOne Provider  •  $38k/yr  •  Kansas City, MO (Onsite)  •  16 days ago
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Job Description

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.


Reporting to the Project Manager (Custodial) or the Assistant Project Manager (depending on the site), the Crew Leader is responsible for supervising work-related opportunities for people who have different abilities to work with integrated teams and receive work support and development as needed—achieving the highest level of independence possible.

Assists with the supervision of employees and clients in the performance of janitorial floor care duties. Also assists the crew in completing required tasks. Assists Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, or Trainer (if applicable) with completion of semiannual and performance evaluations for the department if/as assigned. Ensures all safety procedures are followed and customer satisfaction while maintaining quality. Contributes to teamwork by training and helping co-workers, communicating needs to the Manager, and implementing feedback for improvement. Performs duties with a special focus on safety, quality, and customer service.
  • Pay Rate: $19.50
  • Location: Richard Bolling Federal Building
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday,2:30pm - 11pm

Job Duties:
  1. Performance Support: Assist crew in completing contract required tasks. Sweep, vacuum, dust mop, wet mop, scrub, strip, restore, buff, and wax floors, clean carpets. Clean and maintain hard surface floors using various kinds of power equipment and cleaning solutions. Maintain and organize chemical and equipment storage areas in a clean, organized, and safe manner. For GSA Contracts, may be required to perform ground maintenance/snow removal and cleaning of snow removal equipment if applicable to the contract.
  2. Quality Assurance: Maintain quality control standards. Complete regular inspections and promptly correct any deficiencies and rectify any customer complaints. Complete and turn in daily crew/building sheets.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Effective Leadership: Supervise janitors for floor care, 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 completion of daily crew/building sheets and semiannual 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.
Position Requirements:
  • Education: High School diploma or G.E.D. helpful, but not required.
  • Experience: 2+ years of floor care experience including stripping, buffing, scrubbing, waxing floors using chemicals and operating equipment including propane & electric buffers, scrubbers. Supervisory and janitorial experience helpful but not required.
  • Certifications/Licenses: Driver’s License (regular license in IL, WI, OH, SC; or Class E in MO)
  • Background Checks:
    • Must pass criminal background check.
    • Must pass various State and Federal registry checks.
    • Must pass DCFS Abuse and Neglect Tracking System check.
  • Driving: Must pass driving history check and Company policy criteria. Must maintain valid driver’s license and be 21 or older to drive Company van to transport workers, supplies, and equipment between building assignments. Company travel using personal insured vehicle is not required.
Benefits:
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Life Insurance (Basic & AD&D)
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, & Holidays)
  • 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.
Challenge Unlimited, Inc., An AbilityOne Provider

About Challenge Unlimited, Inc., An AbilityOne Provider

Challenge Unlimited Inc. has over 60 years of sound experience in providing increased employment opportunities to people with disabilities and specialized contract support services to state, federal and commercial companies. As an Ability One provider, we offer high quality services, comprehensive staffing solutions and customized facility management services at a fair market price to federal contractors.

Challenge Unlimited is committed to the inclusion of individuals with disabilities into mainstream society by assisting them to obtain their highest level of independence. As a CARF-accredited Community Rehabilitation provider, we serve hundreds of individuals through our community rehabilitation programs, community-integrated living options, contract services and production work.

Headquartered in Alton, IL, Challenge Unlimited and its affiliate companies (Residential Options and Advanced Outsource Solutions) have become a multi-tiered organization. Known for quality care, we have earned a remarkable reputation for providing a full range of support services and have achieved excellence as a social entrepreneurial organization. We are a partner of choice for individuals with disabilities and businesses throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio, South Carolina and Missouri.

Awards & Recognition

- 2018 recipient of the St. Louis Business Journal Diverse Business Leaders award in the category of Non-Profit Champion for Diversity and Inclusion.

- 2013 recipient of the St. Louis Regional Chamber's Arcus Award for Achievement in Economic Inclusion

- Recognized in 2007, 2010 and 2011 by the Greater St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association (RCGA) as being among the Top 50 Businesses Shaping Our Future

- Challenge Unlimited, Inc. was also awarded the Circle of Excellence Award for its sustainability commitment as part of the 2013 St. Louis Green Business Challenge, which is organized annually by the St. Louis Regional Chamber.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Alton, Illinois
Year Founded
1959
Website
cuinc.org
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