
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.
We are looking a Full-time a Crew Lead a Janitor for the night shift at SAFB Commissary to take care of our building and carry out cleaning and maintenance duties. The goal is to keep our facility in a clean and orderly condition.
Reporting to the Project Manager, 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 shelf stocking. Ensures all safety procedures are followed and to maintain customer satisfaction while maintaining quality. Contributes to teamwork by training and helping co-workers, communicating needs to the supervisor, and implementing feedback for improvement. Performs duties with a special focus on safety, quality, and customer service.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performance Support:
Assist crew in completing contract required tasks, ensuring work is performed according to the contract’s statement of work, company policies and procedures. Stocks and straightens merchandise for sale in the store. Displays merchandise by a predetermined placement system using labels or other identifying marks. Develop, modify, and complete contract paperwork as needed and/or required. Support PM (Project Manager)
Quality Assurance:
Maintain quality control standards. Complete regular inspections and quality control reports. Promptly correct any deficiencies and rectify any customer complaints. Respond to nightly Government inspections
Client Development (Operations Work/Job Skills)
Supervise Store Workers and assist with supervision of 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. Oversee new worker training and ongoing training for all crew members. Communicate job expectations. Complete daily crew/building sheets and monthly/quarterly assessment forms as assigned. Ensure that safety guidelines and policies are followed; conduct safety training and provide personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed. Report client, employee, and customer issues to 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.
Effective Leadership:
Supervise Store Workers and assist with supervision of 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. Oversee new worker training and ongoing training for all crew members. Communicate job expectations. Complete daily crew/building sheets and monthly/quarterly assessment forms as assigned. Ensure that safety guidelines and policies are followed; conduct safety training and provide personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed. Report client, employee, and customer issues to 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.
Requirements:
Benefits:
EOE Statement
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. 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.