JOB TITLE: Lead Custodian
DEPARTMENT: Facilities and Grounds FLSA: Non-Exempt
LOCATION: Union Campus LEVEL: 104
REPORTS TO: Custodial Supervisor DATE: 07/14/09
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide leadership and guidance to custodial workers on the assigned shift in addition to performing regular custodial duties, set up and project work.
ESSENTIAL TASKS:
n Complete task logs and conduct weekly inventory of supplies.
n Meet with Custodial Supervisor to review daily work orders, special events, and discuss upcoming events with custodial needs.
n Process work orders for facilities usage.
n Check facilities requests each day to plan and schedule custodial work for set-up and project work in certain areas. Project work includes top scrubbing and waxing tile and concrete floors; extracting carpets; spray buffing; spot cleaning carpet; top scrubbing quarry tile; shower scrubbing and restrooms.
n Arrange and move furniture, tables, chairs, desks, file cabinets in and out of offices, classrooms, off campus storage.
n Assist with special events by setting up and tearing down.
n Assist in training custodial staff in proper use of custodial equipment, chemicals, and cleaning procedures.
n Ensure Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are updated and followed.
n Ensure that assignments are completed in a safe, proper, and timely manner and oversee and support assigned custodians in the performance of their assignments.
n Provide direction and up-to-date communication to employees.
n Wear proper protective equipment while performing job duties (ie, goggles, helmet, back brace, knee pads).
n Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
n Adjustment of hours involving evening and/or weekend work will be required.
n Assist with snow removal.
n Perform other related job duties as may be assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
n Knowledge of department and college policies, procedures, and practices with the ability to answer work related questions; and/or interpret and apply these guidelines correctly in various situations.
n Ability to identify what information is needed by others for effective actions.
n Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
n Knowledge of chemicals usage.
n Knowledge of MSDS guidelines.
n Knowledge of Protective Personal Equipment.
n Good oral and written communication skills.
n Ability to understand instructions given orally and in writing.
n Knowledge of cleaning equipment and procedures when cleaning different types of flooring.
n Knowledge of campus layout.
LEADERSHIP and COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
n Follow instructions or work orders; and/or read routine sentences, instructions, regulations, or procedures.
n Maintain close communication with custodians, regarding concerns, assistance, or supplies needed.
n Communicate using routine sentences; complete routine job forms and incident reports; and/or communicate routine information regarding daily activities.
DECISION-MAKING and ANALYTICAL SKILLS:
n May be responsible for actions of others, requiring almost constant decisions affecting students, co-workers, staff, or others in the general public.
n Adhere to department and college policies, procedures, and practices.
n Perform manual duties.
n Perform job duties in a safe and efficient manner.
n Use proper lifting techniques when moving furniture, tables, chairs, etc.
EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE:
n Use office machines such as telephones, fax machines, copiers or calculators.
n Use Microsoft Outlook
n Use computers for data entry and/or handle, use hand-held power equipment and/or light machinery.
WORKING CONDITIONS - the following physical conditions and hazards may be encountered in this position:
n While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; chemical hazards; fumes; and dust.
n The overall environment is normally indoor with movement throughout the assigned work location and with occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.
n The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
n While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
n The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
n The position may also require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
POSITIONS SUPERVISED:
n None
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: (A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)
n Completion of high school/GED
n One year of related custodial experience.
n Two years of supervisory experience.
n Must possess a valid driver’s license
Signatures
I have read and reviewed the above job description with my immediate supervisor.
Employee Signature/Date Supervisor Signature/Date