Janitor / Custodian - 1st Shift for USAFA at Goodwill Industrial Services Corporation in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Job Description:

Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Discover Goodwill of Southern and Western Colorado is dedicated to helping people reach their highest level of personal and economic independence. With over 1,000 employees and 20 diverse programs, Goodwill is a service-oriented organization focused on maximizing individual abilities.

We are seeking experience custodial workers to assist us with our work at the USAFA. You will perform specific assigned janitorial duties while working to ensure the contract standards are met or exceeded. We prefer you are a team player and a true professional who is willing to "roll up your sleeves!” 

Opportunity Snapshot

We are seeking experienced custodial workers to assist us with our work at the USAFA.  You will perform specific assigned janitorial duties while working to ensure the contract standards are met or exceeded.  We prefer you are a team player and a true professional who is willing to "roll up your sleeves!”

This position is part of the nation’s AbilityOne Program.  AbilityOne is one of the largest sources of employment for people who are blind or have significant disabilities.  Through nonprofit agencies (such as Discover Goodwill), the program provides products and services such as janitorial and commercial laundry.  The program also requires that 75% of the services provided are to be completed by individuals who meet the AbilityOne requirements (blind or have significant disabilities).  If you feel you meet the requirements to work on an AbilityOne contract and are interested in providing our services, please let us know by applying today.

Here’s more about this this specific position:

What Else You'll Bring to the Table

In addition to the qualifications detailed above, we would ask:

• That you are a high-energy, positive thinker.


• That you have an interest and empathy for people with disadvantages and disabilities.


• That you have previous custodial experience (very helpful!)


• Our Federal government contracts require that 75% of our workforce have a documented disability.

What's in it for You

Great work environment -- we understand the importance of investing in the right people, infrastructure, culture, technology, and solutions. As we grow, you'll need to be comfortable in a fast paced and dynamic atmosphere. Nonetheless, we take the time to ensure we do things right.

Creativity in a new approach -- if you're ready to leave behind the cookie cutter mentality and showcase your innovation with a blank slate, join the club: we're bringing a fresh approach to our Contracts and we'll expect you to step up to the challenge.

Work/life balance -- we are committed to helping you balance work with the other commitments in your life, at the same time; we'll look to you to remain flexible when the schedule requires it.

More About Your Role

To be sure we're providing a complete picture; here are some additional details about your role.
Your specific activities will include:

• Working on-site at the beautiful Air Force Academy


• Fully benefited position!  (Vacation, Holiday, Health Insurance, etc.)


• Provide professional custodial services such as sweeping, mopping and buffing floors


• Cleaning mirrors, windows and glass doors


• Cleaning stairwells and walls


• Emptying  trash


• Vacuuming carpets


• Policing (picking up) required areas.


• Help provide a safe working environment for you, customers and fellow employees.

Keys to Success

To excel in this role, you must conduct yourself in a professional manner conducive to a product work environment, demonstrate good judgment, show yourself to be responsible and show initiative. You also will need to take a hands-on approach and contribute beyond your job description, as everyone at Goodwill does. In addition, in order to be an outstanding Contract custodian, you will:

• Communicate effectively


• Embrace the Goodwill vision and mission


• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, walk and stand for extended periods of time


• Able to lift heavy items up to 50 lbs, if required


• This position requires a criminal background check that shows no felonies in the past ten years and no misdemeanors in the past five years (see specifics below**).

If this sounds like the right mix of challenge and opportunity for you, and you meet the minimum qualifications, we want to hear from you!  

Background Check Requirements

**Per the Federal regulation - 5352.242-9000: CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS (NOV 2012):

• The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the




• The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The contracting officer will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or Security Forces for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid driver’s license, current vehicle registration, valid vehicle insurance certificate, and refer to USAFA A-01 Contractor Access to USAFA Instruction to obtain a vehicle




• During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work




• Work under this contract does not require entry into controlled areas. Additional Special Clearance requirements are outlined in PWS Section 4.2.




• Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing




• Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final 10 CONS Addendum: Per AFI 91-201 para. 2.12 applicable to all AF contract and lease, contractors and subcontractors are to promptly report pertinent facts regarding mishaps involving reportable damage or injury to the Air Force and to cooperate in any Air Force safety investigation. Cooperation will include toxicology testing (paragraph 2.7.4.). For additional guidance on contracts see AFI 91-202, The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program specifically paragraphs. 3.5.1, 3.13.3. and 8.10. In addition per USAFA Supplement to AFI 91-201 paragraph 2.12, the contractor will report government property damage or serious injury to contractor personnel to USAFA/SE within one duty day of the mishap or event.

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Position:  304 Janitor, Ability One                                                      Dept Number:  2020

  

	Continuously	Frequently	Occasionally	Never
	5-8 hours	3-4 hours	1-2 hours	0
LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)
Heavy:  45 lbs & over			X
Moderate:  15-44 lbs			X
Light:  14 lbs & under		X
CARRYING:
Heavy:  45 lbs & over			X
Moderate:  15-44 lbs			X
Light:  14 lbs & under		X
PUSHING/PULLING:			X
REACHING:
Above Shoulder			X
At Shoulder			X
Below Shoulder		X
TWISTING:			X
BENDING:			X
KNEELING/CRAWLING:			X
SQUAT:			X
CLIMBING:
Use of legs only (stairs)			X
CLIMBING:
Use of arms & legs (ladders)			X
HEARING:	X
VISION:
Visual – close	X
Visual – distant	X
Visual - depth perception		X
HANDS/FINGERS:
Simple grasping	X
Fine Manipulation		X
Repetitive Movements		X
WALKING:		X
STANDING:		X
SITTING:		X
SPEAKING:		x
OTHER:  Please describe:

Discover Goodwill of Southern & Western Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities and/or protected veterans. 

To promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace, a pre-employment screening may be conducted.

Discover Goodwill participates in E-Verify.  For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS:  888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

Experience

Preferred

• 1 year(s): Previous custodial experience

Education

Required

• High School / GED or better in Not Listed

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

See job description

Salary:

$12.00

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