Lead Custodian

Position title:

Lead Custodian/Floater Status:

Maintenance Staff/Non-Exempt Department:

Buildings & Grounds Classification:

Maintenance Staff III Reports to:

Manager of Custodial & Administrative Services

Purpose:

Responsible for assisting with the cleanliness and upkeep of the University facilities as well as other duties appropriate to position requirements including operation of custodial-related equipment, heavy duty floor care, knowledge of custodial chemicals and service techniques. Directs routine activities of custodial staff to include, but not limited to instruction and training of heavy duty floor care techniques and operation of custodial equipment; and serves in the absence of the Manager of Custodial & Administrative Services. Duties:

• Assists with the cleanliness and upkeep of University facilities including but not limited to: hallways, stairwells, lounges, classrooms, offices, tenant areas
• Understands and performs heavy duty floor care techniques appropriate to stripping, sealing, and waxing various types of floor finish (i.e. terrazzo, stone, VCT tile); and provides instruction and training of such techniques to custodial staff
• Operates all custodial-related equipment (i.e. floor scrubbers, floor buffers, floor finish applicators, vacuums, carpet extractors, and touch-free cleaning equipment); and provides instruction and training for custodial-related equipment to custodial staff
• Provides instruction and training to Custodial II staff for heavy duty floor care
• Attends all scheduled training sessions
• Maintains inventory of supplies and assist in receipt/stock incoming supplies and materials, and assist in issuing materials and supplies to custodial staff
• Maintains inventory of supplies to complete assigned jobs; keep closet clean and free from clutter
• Moves furniture/equipment as necessary
• Assists in building, renovation, and remodeling projects on campus as necessary
• Performs other duties appropriate to position requirements as assigned by supervision
• Directs routine activities of custodial staff
• Serves in the absence of the Manager of Custodial & Administrative Services
• Contributes to team effort by welcoming new and different work requirements; exploring new opportunities to enhance the services of the division; helping others accomplish related job results as and where needed.

Primary Contacts:

Manager of Custodial & Administrative Services, Director of Buildings & Grounds and department staff; students, University faculty and staff Supervision Exercised:

Directs routine activities of custodial staff Supervision Received:

Works under general supervision where standard practice enables the employee to proceed independently on routine work referring questionable cases to Manager of Custodial & Administrative Services



Qualifications



Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent Experience:

Minimum one - two years related experience with continued on-the-job training; proficient with floor care equipment, touch-free cleaning systems, vacuums, and other equipment related to facilities cleaning and upkeep tasks Specialized Training:

Floor care, proficient in use of Microsoft Office programs, and valid drivers license required Skills, Attributes Customer Service:

• exhibit a "student/customer first" orientation in providing exceptional service in all responsibilities and interactions demonstrating versatility in handling people and situations
• adapt willingly and quickly to changing priorities, responsibilities, and students needs and expectations; anticipate and identify students and other customer needs
• available for 40 hours per week; available for emergency call

Teamwork:

• collaborate well with others and help make Buildings & Grounds staff a cohesive group
• communicate, cooperate and collaborate with others to achieve common office or University goals
• willingly assists in various responsibilities as appropriate within the Buildings & Grounds area and Business/Finance Division as required during high service demand times including participating in mandatory overtime based on special events and University needs

Communication:

• develop and nurture an effective, productive and respectful rapport and working relationship with students, co-workers, and various campus and community constituencies maintaining appropriate level of professionalism
• communicate information clearly and concisely and listen well to others
• must possess effective communication skills

Accuracy:

• maintain a high level of accuracy, consistently reviewing work to detect errors, oversights or omissions

Initiative:

• accomplish tasks with follow through to completion

Technical:

• Must possess aptitude for technological development and its implications and uses for office functions

Work Environment, Physical Demands:

• Operation of custodial-related equipment; frequent physical effort involving handling or lifting; stooping or standing; customer contact; strict confidentiality; detailed work; computer data input; ability to operate University vehicle with a valid drivers license

To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information with three professional references via Paycom.

A review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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