Position Summary: In this position, the employee will be responsible for managing the janitorial client services for the various client sites served. This employee will handle contract negotiations, compliance, and account management and must have skills related to contract development, negotiations, comparative pricing, cost-preparing project budgets, budget analysis, time studies, work task analysis, start-up, and customer relations. What it means to work at MVLE: MVLE is about working with the purpose of employing and supporting individuals living with disabilities. Since 1971, MVLE has successfully provided a broad range of services that cater to the diverse needs of individuals through specialized training and services to foster their personal and professional growth. MVLE provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities to find their independence through community-based social activities, supported employment, and customized skills training. Together, we work to accomplish these goals by utilizing an extensive network of partners and cultivating relationships with government and affiliate agencies. MVLE joined The Fedcap Group in 2018. Mission: To create futures one person at a time for people with disabilities and other barriers through employment and support services https://www.mvle.org/. Essential Job Functions: Janitorial: Oversee and work with staff to ensure that facilities are maintained in a neat and orderly condition. Coordinate janitorial services and train staff and individuals in the processes, procedures, and the use of janitorial supplies as applicable. Manage the proper execution of all safety. Contract Management: Oversee the day-to-day management and operation of Ability One contracts. Maintain contact and positive communications with Contract Supervisor and Government Representatives, as required, to ensure the work is being performed per contract specifications and to keep them informed of any special problems or schedule changes. Direct and conduct required staff training including quality control, security, supervisory personnel, and crews in the use of proper methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to ensure quality and safe performance of duties. Direct established orientations for new staff, workers, and job applicants. Ensure the proper scheduling of employees and sub-contractors to satisfactorily fulfill all contract requirements. Prepare evaluations for assigned staff. Approve requests for vacation and sick leave when appropriate. Make recommendations relating to personnel assignments, disciplinary matters, and other personnel actions. Supervise time studies, review, and provide to supervisor in a timely manner. Oversee the preparation of quality control, work schedules and other plans, and schedules and reports needed for contract requirements. Establish a facilities management plan for all current and future MVLE facilities. Obtain and maintain eligibility to cover project management and personnel security SOW requirements for assigned contracts. Operations: Develop and manage the annual budgets of operations and review all monthly financial statements for assigned contracts. Provide leadership to staff by fostering teamwork while balancing team and individual responsibilities; give feedback to nurture a positive team spirit and qualify performance; and model dependability, hard work, strong business ethics, and professional personal appearance. Supervise, schedule, and evaluate the performances of direct reports. Complete and maintain all MVLE-required training and uphold MVLE’s policies and procedures. Assure the safety of employees by monitoring the proper use of equipment and adherence to safety policies and procedures from information received regularly from direct reports. Supervision: Supervise custodial staff in the basic level of cleaning and maintenance required to maintain three facilities. Ensure satisfactory completion of all custodial work. Oversee the safety of subordinates. In the absence substitute for custodians as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Required Education and Experience High School Diploma or GED required. A combination of education and experience will be considered. Three to five years experience in progressively responsible experience within the janitorial maintenance sector is required. Experience and knowledge of facilities maintenance and custodial services required with at least two years in a supervisory position. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of JAMS Droid apps software. A valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s license of fewer- than -6 points is preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrable knowledge of mission, vision and goals of MVLE and The Fedcap Group and execution of relevant policies and procedures. JAMS Droid apps software. Demonstrable ability to adapt well to changes in assignments and priorities; adapts behaviors or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; approaches change positively and adjusts behaviors accordingly. builds constructive working relationships with clients/customers, and other work units to meet mutual goals and objectives. Behaves professionally and supportively when working with individuals from a variety of ethnic, social and educational backgrounds. clearly conveys and receives information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the listener, helps them understand and retain the message, and invites response and feedback. Keeps others informed as appropriate. Demonstrates good written, oral and listening skills. cultivate opportunities through diverse people; respects and relate well to people from varied backgrounds, understands diverse worldviews, and is sensitive to group differences; sees diversity as an opportunity; challenges bias and intolerance. break down problems into components and recognize interrelationships; make sound, well-informed, and objective decisions. Compares data, information, and input from a variety of sources to draw conclusions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences. facilitate the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace; encourage others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities. effectively presents ideas, information, and materials to individuals and groups. Effectively prepares and provides structured delivery; facilitates workshops or meetings in a structured manner, can facilitate and manage group process. use creativity and imagination to develop new insights into situations and apply new solutions to problems. Comes up with new and unique ideas. monitor and check work to meet quality standards; demonstrate a high level of care and thoroughness; check work to ensure completeness and accuracy. Maintains effective performance under pressure; handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization. makes customer/client needs a primary focus of one’s actions; shows interest in and understanding of the needs and expectations of internal and external customers; gains customer trust and respect; meets or exceeds customer expectations. Supervisory Responsibility: This position manages staff and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are typically Monday through Friday with a flexible work schedule between the hours of 6:00 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. Weekend work is often required. Travel: Travel is primarily local during the business day. Physical Demands 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Environmental exposure to excessive noise, around moving machinery, marked changes in temperature and/or humidity, dust, fumes, or gases, drive motorized equipment, and work in confined quarters. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. MVLE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity, M/F/D/V.