Mobile Work Crew Team Leader

Do you have a passion for giving back?

Do you like making a difference?

Do you like making someone smile?

If you answered “yes” to these questions, we would love to have a conversation with you.

Job Summary:

The Mobile Work Crew (MWC) Team Leader will directly report to the MWC Supervisor and Director, Business Services.  The MWC Team Leader will be responsible for the on-site supervision and administration of janitorial contracts.  They will assist with the training, evaluation, time management and customer service of crew to ensure that Life’sWork is in compliance with all contract requirements.  They will ensure that all safety guidelines are being followed.  The MWC Team Leader will evaluate cleaning methods as they are performed in offices, cafeterias, classrooms, training areas and restrooms and then provide training as needed to provide quality service.  They must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.  They must be able to effectively relate to individuals with various barriers to employment and disabilities.  A successful candidate will have at least 3 years of experience with supervision or training preferably in janitorial, custodial, housekeeping or related field.  The MWC Team Leader must be able to work evenings and weekends.  They must have a valid driver license and be able to pass a drug and criminal background check.

The days of the week: Tuesday through Saturday

The times: 10:00 am to 6:30 pm The pay: $17.00 per hour

Job Responsibilities:

  • Providing training and guidance to mobile work crew clients to provide high quality cleaning services.
  • Directs and leads others in providing custodial services to include all cleaning activities
  • Assigning janitorial duties to clients and regularly inspecting their work to ensure that established standards are met.
  • Provides motivations and direction to mobile work crew team.
  • Resolving conflicts between mobile work crew clients in an efficient manner.
  • Taking inventory of all cleaning supplies and equipment and informing management when supplies are depleted.
  • Issuing cleaning supplies and equipment to janitorial staff as needed.
  • Takes initiative and acts independently to insure needs of the customers are met while working within guidelines established by the agency.
  • Complete daily time sheets for crew and input into time tracking system
  • Performing all janitorial duties necessary in instances of staff shortages.
  • Attending meetings and in-service training sessions as required.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • A secondary degree in psychology, socials services, or a related field is preferred.
  • A valid PA driver’s license, a good driving record, and current car insurance is required.
  • Patch / PA Child Abuse / FBI Fingerprint Clearance are required within 30 days of employment and this is all paid by Life’sWork of Western PA

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  • A team player with confidence to take the lead
  • Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  • Well-organized with customer-oriented approach
  • Good attention to detail and observation skills
  • Proficient technical understanding and can pick up on new systems easily
  • Working knowledge of computer systems to complete documentation
  • Must have reliable form of transportation to and from work

Benefit Package:

  • Health Coverage: (full-time only)
    • Pays 100% of employee only coverage.
    • Matches up to $700 towards your health savings account (H.S.A.)
  • Other benefits; (100% paid by employee)
    • Dental and vision
    • Aflac
    • Legal Shield / Identity Theft
  • Paid Time Off (PTO):
    • Beginning your second year, full-time employees will receive 20 days of PTO
    • Beginning your second year, part-time employees may receive up to 10 days of PTO
  • Holidays: (full-time & part-time)
    • Offer 12 holidays per year
  • Retirement Plan (403(b) Thrift Plan):
    • Matches 100% up to 5% of employee’s contribution 

Organizational Summary:

Life’sWork of Western PA is a non-profit organization empowering people to live the life they choose. We partner with people with disabilities, people with other barriers, young adults, children and families to pursue their hopes and dreams through strengthening workplace abilities, building life skills and developing meaningful relationships.

We believe everyone deserves to share in opportunities of meaningful employment. Through employment for all, we envision creating a compassionate, inclusive and equitable community where all individuals have a chance to flourish. A career at Life’sWork means a chance to promote life altering change in an individual’s life.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement: At Life’sWork of Western PA, we have a clear vision: to create a community where difference is valued. As an organization with a mission that is centered around lifting up some of the most vulnerable members of society, diversity and inclusion are more than just words to us. Here, everyone is welcome. We employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, age, sex, religion, color, national origin, language, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, handicap or disability, and other protected status’. As an employment organization that is continually evolving to provide the best possible services for our clients, we strive to be as diverse as the individuals that we serve. Life’sWork is fully focused on building and nurturing a workplace where inclusion is part of our everyday culture, not just an initiative; where all employees feel their individual gifts are celebrated and appreciated, and where they are encouraged to be who they are.

There is always more work to be done, and we believe that if the services that are provided by our organization are done through a diverse mix of talents, perspectives, and backgrounds, we can play a role in creating ongoing and lasting change.

COVID-19 Safety Operating Policy/Procedures

Life’sWork of Western PA is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for our employee, clients, and visitors. We adopted a COVID-19 Safety Operating Policy/Procedures that is working.

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