Janitorial Training Program Participant

Janitorial Training Program

The Janitorial Training Program is an intensive 480-hour program to be completed in no more than 6 months and designed for Vocational Rehabilitation referrals only. The program targets individuals with barriers to employment that have little or no prior work history, a sporadic work history, and who have an interest in learning skills associated with janitorial / housekeeping work. A Certificate of Achievement will be given for the successful completion of the program. The focus of the program is on skill acquisition and development through a paid internship within Goodwill Industries Janitorial Training Department. The program will include technical skill development and soft skills training to maximize participants' employability in the community. Individuals will also be provided with case management services throughout the duration of the training program if needed. Individuals are assessed on a weekly basis. All graduates of the program are required to successfully pass the testing process.

The Janitorial Training Program Participant will follow a plan that will teach janitorial skills allowing an individual to keep the premises of the office building or other commercial or institutional buildings in a clean and orderly condition. Cleans office areas, classrooms, hallways, lobbies, breakrooms / cafeterias, restrooms, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other assigned work areas.

The Janitorial Program is offered at 1635 W. Michigan Street.

Shifts are 4 hours Monday through Friday; morning or afternoon start times.

Example Duties and Activities

• Cleans and disinfects the furniture and equipment.
• Polishes metalwork.
• Wipe down walls, ceilings, and woodwork.
• Washes windows, door panels, and sills.
• Empties wastebaskets and empties and cleans ashtrays.
• Transports trash and waste to the disposal area.
• Replenishes bathroom supplies.
• Communicates with Goodwill management and customers when appropriate and as needed.
• Transports small equipment or tools between departments.
• Sets up tables and chairs in auditoriums, gymnasiums, classrooms, or halls.
• Cleans and polishes lighting fixtures, marble surfaces, and trim.
• Vacuums, sweeps, and mops floor surfaces and mats.
• Assists with scrubbing, waxing, and polishing hard surface floors.
• Assists with cleaning rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies.

Required Competencies

Other Requirements

Benefits : Full-time employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits program that includes :

Mission and Values : Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana is an EEO Employer / Vet / Disabled