Custodial Technician

If you are a veteran with a service-related disability that makes it difficult for you to work, or even prevents you from working, don't worry! Goodwill Industries of South Texas encourages people with disabilities to apply with us today!

Why we want to hire people with disabilities:

Goodwill offers customized job placement, on-the-job training, and ongoing support across a variety of roles, including custodial services, clerical/data entry, assembly, groundskeeping, packaging, and product fulfillment. Participants earn paychecks while building work history, soft skills, and job readiness.

By partnering with organizations like WorkQuest and SourceAmerica, and collaborating with federal, state, and local agencies, Goodwill expands access to meaningful, sustainable employment while promoting workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout South Texas.

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ

This is a State Set-Aside Contract. Employees must have a documented disability of at least 10% to qualify. Disabilities may include physical, mental, visual, hearing, or medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, heart conditions, mental health conditions, intellectual disabilities, or similar recognized disabilities.

Goodwill Staffing Services is looking for a Custodian (Temporary-Position) in Edcouch Elsa, TX at TxDot.

DUTIES:

• Must have basic knowledge of acceptable cleaning standards related to the cleaning and maintenance of the agency’s facilities and of the facilities of contracting customers where custodial/janitorial services are provided. Must be able to operate custodial/janitorial equipment such as buffers, carpet cleaners, floor strippers and other applicable cleaning equipment to maintain the cleanliness of the facility in which they work. Must be able to monitor inventory and relaying to management the materials and supplies necessary for fulfilling custodial cleaning and maintenance where applicable.

• Must exhibit the ability to communicate with the staff, co-workers, and customers in an appropriate and ethical manner.

• Prepare appropriate cleaning solutions according to proper procedures.

• Adherence to OSHA standards in relation to the proper use of chemicals and equipment involved in the day-to-day completion of custodial cleaning tasks.

• Sweep/Vacuum/Dust/Mop floors and offices

• Empty trash containers and replace trash bags. Discard trash in appropriate location.

• Clean restrooms following appropriate procedures.

• Adheres to and enforces safety and loss prevention procedures to prevent injury to personnel and damage to property, equipment and inventory.

• Ensures all operations are performed in accordance with company policies and procedures.

• Embrace the core values of the agency in the spirit in which the agency operates at work and in the community.

• Contribute to the fulfillment of department and company objectives and goals.

• Comply with all department and company policies, procedures and regulations.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work flexible days and hours

• Ability to work with cleaning solutions

• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively

• Must be able to pass all customer background checks

PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to work in hot/cold, humid and/or dusty environment

• Ability to bend, push, reach and stand for long periods of time

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Goodwill Industries of South Texas Inc. is an EO employer-M/F/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories.