Lead Custodian (Day Shift), Campus Facilities Management, 27666

Hiring Department

UMKC Campus Facilities Management (CFM)

Job Description

Nature and Level of Work

Perform routine, manual work utilizing knowledge of various custodial materials, equipment, methods and procedures used in maintaining a clean, neat and orderly building. May clean, sweep and remove trash from multiple campus parking garage structures, provide special services to the Chancellor’s residence and emergency support to the Special Work Assignment Team (SWAT). Responsibilities may include maintenance of designated buildings and related fixtures and routine repair of fixed equipment and buildings. Work is subject to spot checking for neatness, cleanliness and workmanship with periodic review for overall effectiveness. Functional contacts include co-workers, service department employees and all personnel utilizing building facilities.

Work in this classification consists of providing direction and leadership to other employees while performing the same general type and kind of duties. Arrange for needed assistance from other shops on a particular job or work assignment and provide coordination for the work being performed. All work is subject to spot-checking and review for overall conformance to specifications and accepted standards of the trade. Functional contacts include co-worker

Key Responsibilities

• Perform duties in the care and cleaning of buildings (e.g., garages, offices, classrooms, entry ways, and restrooms). Clean floors (e.g., sweep, mop, and wax), empty trash receptacles, dust furniture, clean windows and other cleaning related duties. May sweep and shovel snow. May order cleaning supplies and equipment repairs as needed. May be assigned to work in areas requiring special use of disinfectants, cleaning techniques and sanitation procedures or use of special equipment (e.g., large sweeper, power washers).
• May prepare rooms for meetings by setting up chairs, tables and necessary equipment.
• May occasionally fabricate simple fixtures or devices for use in the building or assist superiors in fabrication of more complicated apparatus.
• May provide support for emergency responses and/or large moves/events.
• May periodically, check building equipment (pumps, motors, fans, heaters, furnace, etc.): perform necessary maintenance, adjustments and routine repairs of equipment including replacement of broken, worn or defective parts; report need of major repairs to superior for correction. Check gauges of building equipment for proper temperature, pressure, water level, etc. Clean and provide routine maintenance on equipment such as vacuums, gas blower, large lot sweeper and pickup truck.
• May perform building security duties such as locking and unlocking doors, checking windows, turning lights on or off, etc., report items that need repair to superior. Report damages and repair needs to appropriate staff. Report and clean graffiti from surfaces when found.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received
Under general supervision, receives verbal and/or written instructions as needed for work to be performed.

Supervision Exercised
May provide functional supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

A job offer for this position is contingent on passing a physical examination to determine if the candidate possesses the physical capabilities necessary to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read and write.
• A valid driver’s license may be required for certain positions.
• One year of general maintenance and/or custodial experience preferred.
• Some knowledge of methods for cleaning equipment and buildings; mechanical ability for minor repair of equipment.
• Ability on a daily basis to:
  • Visualize work area and determine what tasks need to be performed
  • Bend, squat, reach, stretch, walk, stand, sit, grasp and twist repeatedly
  • Climb stairs, step stools, and ladders; climb and descend stairwells
  • Lift, carry, and set down objects of moderate weight (25-50 lbs.)

• Work may include one or more of the following:
  • Working in areas of extreme temperatures
  • Wearing a backpack vacuum for long periods of time
  • Wearing protective mask and hearing protection devices
  • Working around dust and cleaning chemicals

Good physical coordination and mechanical aptitude sufficient to perform assigned duties.

Full Time/Part Time

40 hours per week (1.0 FTE), fully benefit-eligible from date of hire, staff position.

Salary

Employees being hired/transferred to a lead position will receive 5% above the top rate of the employees they are leading, as outlined in the Understanding of Policies (UOP) for Local 955; for this position the lead will be paid $16.38 per hour.

Shift

Monday to Friday, 4:00a to 12:30p

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin immediately; position will remain open until filled. Apply today!

Application Instructions

Applicants must combine all application materials (cover letter, resume, and list of five references with contact information) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.

Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

If you are experiencing technical problems, please call (800) 488-5288.

Note, you must provide a description of job duties for each Work Experience entry on your application. Please carefully review the application instructions section of our Careers page prior to submitting your materials.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor - Human Resources at 816-235-1621.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of this job. If you believe you may have difficulty performing any of the duties or functions of this job, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.

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Benefit Eligibility

We offer full benefits that start day one! Explore our Total Rewards website to learn more about the benefits package we offer our employees as the university's most important resource.

New employees receive 8 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, 12 sick days, 4 personal days, and paid winter break leave each year. Lean more: Information on Leave .

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