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Applications due by July 18th, 2026
Pay: $20.25/hour
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Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 5:00 pm - 11:30pm
Full-Time employees in Commercial Contracts are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability, and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings. In addition, these positions are eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty, and bereavement leave. All employees may also make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan - must be 18 years of age to participate.
Location: 2829 Howard Pl, Denver, CO 80204.
Here's more about this specific position:
JOB SUMMARY:
The Lead I, Janitorial Contracts will assist the Supervisor by assigning employees their daily duties, overseeing their work, and assisting in the upkeep of assigned areas. Lead and train others to use various janitorial equipment and supplies and perform specific assigned janitorial duties while ensuring contract standards are met. On-site janitorial services contracts commercial sites and Federal contracts in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Denver, or surrounding locations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide guidance to assigned employees and trainees who work within the department to accomplish the upkeep of contract requirements.
• Ensure all statement of work (SOW) is completed prior to the end of each shift, reporting all areas that need to be changed in the SOW to Supervisor. The Lead will remain with employees until all tasks are completed.
• Know how to work with Quality Inspectors, Building Managers, and customers in all buildings.
• Train assigned personnel on the use of the various equipment and supplies, assign work to the most appropriate personnel, and control all duty-related activities of assigned personnel. Provide training logs to business management.
• Perform all necessary janitorial duties assigned during the shift in accordance with the SOW, quality procedures are adhered to, conduct a physical inventory of janitorial supplies on a weekly basis and submit it to the Supervisor.
• Attend trainings as required for job-specific requirements to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Maintain equipment inventories current and provide to business management.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education

• A High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• 1 year of previous janitorial is preferred.

Other

• Must conduct self in a professional manner conducive to a product work environment; demonstrate good judgment, responsibility, and initiative.
• Should possess effective interpersonal skills including the ability to lead people, work cooperatively, organize work, and make good decisions.
• The incumbent must maintain a professional appearance appropriate for the work setting.
• The Lead must be able to work with people with disabilities and disadvantaged conditions.
• The incumbent will report to work prepared to accomplish duties as assigned and consistently communicate areas of concern or issues in an appropriate and timely manner to the supervisor for resolution.
• Always maintain open communication in relationship with supervisors, work leaders, and customers as well as perform other duties as assigned.
• The incumbent must be able to work some weekends and holidays, work flexible shifts.
• The incumbent will be required and must have the ability to drive for company business*.

*Criminal Background Requirement: The Contractor shall maintain proof of criminal background check record for each employee via email.
*Per auto vehicle insurance carrier requirements: For applicants/employees to qualify for inclusion on the Goodwill driver insurance schedule, for purpose of driving Goodwill fleet vehicles, or for purpose of receiving company mileage reimbursement they must be at least

• 19 years of age (not engaged in passenger transportation),
• 25 - 70 years of age for all passenger transportation services,
• 21 years of age for CDL.

Applicants/employee will be required to undergo a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and background check; applicants/employees must disclose all moving traffic violations or vehicle crashes (within the last five (5) years)(Note: not all violations are a disqualification for employment and each case will be reviewed by the insurance carrier); must have valid Colorado State driver license; must also be able to operate company vehicle, and adhere to all Federal, State, and local laws governing vehicle operation.
Applicants/employees using their personal vehicle for company business (receiving company mileage reimbursement), must have valid vehicle insurance, valid driver license, and vehicle must be in roadworthy condition.
Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.
Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
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Physical Requirements
Attachment to Job Description
Job Title: 181 - Lead I, Janitorial Contracts
Dept Number: Varies - AbilityOne/Commercial Contracts
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Guide to Physical Requirements

• Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)
Heavy: 45 lbs & over - OCCASIONALLY
Moderate: 15-44 lbs - OCCASIONALLY
Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY
CARRYING:
Heavy: 45 lbs & over - OCCASIONALLY
Moderate: 15-44 lbs - OCCASIONALLY
Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY
PUSHING/PULLING - OCCASIONALLY
REACHING:
Above Shoulder - OCCASIONALLY
At Shoulder - OCCASIONALLY
Below Shoulder - FREQUENTLY
TWISTING - OCCASIONALLY
BENDING - OCCASIONALLY
KNEELING/CRAWLING - OCCASIONALLY
SQUAT - OCCASIONALLY
CLIMBING:
Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASIONALLY
Use of arms & legs (ladders) - OCCASIONALLY
HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY
VISION:
Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY
Visual, distant - CONTINUOUSLY
Visual, depth perception - FREQUENTLY
HANDS/FINGERS:
Simple grasping - CONTINUOUSLY
Fine Manipulation - FREQUENTLY
Repetitive Movements - FREQUENTLY
WALKING - FREQUENTLY
STANDING - FREQUENTLY
SITTING - FREQUENTLY
SPEAKING - FREQUENTLY
OTHER, please describe - OCCASIONALLY - Driving
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