LEAD WORKER Custodial Floor Worker

Lead Worker

This position is located in Annapolis, MD. The core working hours are 5:00 am - 2:00 pm, M-F. The hourly wage is $23.85. This position requires that the employee must successfully complete criminal history information background check and drug screening and be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

This position may require use of your personal vehicle to transport persons-served. All Melwood transportation policies must be followed. Liability insurance on your personal vehicle must be in full force and effect while transporting for or on the behalf of Melwood. Melwood will reimburse for mileage pursuant to the Travel policy.

Under the supervision of the Custodial Foreman, performs those cleaning tasks necessary to meet custodial contract specifications and assists in the monitoring of the custodial crews work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Sweeping and mopping hallways, stairs and offices, etc.
• Emptying waste recycle containers and disposing in prescribed manner.
• Working various shifts with various supervisors according to contract specification.
• Cleaning restrooms, lockers, shower rooms and drinking fountains.
• Brushing and buffing floors with prescribed equipment. Stripping and waxing various floor surfaces.
• Cleaning glass and interior windows.
• Low cleaning walls and other vertical and horizontal surfaces.
• Performing snow removal if required according to the contract specifications.
• Training employees on various tasks.
• Vacuuming carpets, floors and rugs. Shampooing carpets with various types of equipment.
• Driving company vehicle to transport supplies and/or staff.
• Maintaining issued equipment.
• Notifying supervisor when supplies and equipment are needed to perform tasks.
• Supervising and inspecting activities on a daily basis while performing assigned tasks.
• Assuming responsibility of crew during the absence of the foreman.
• Performing all other duties assigned by Custodial Foreman.

The Lead Worker, Custodial, supervises the work crew in the absence of the Custodial Foreman. The incumbent is supervised by the Custodial Foreman.

Physical qualifications include the ability to stand or walk 90% of the work time; and sit 10%. They must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds and push/pull 50 pounds in order to clean work areas and handle supplies and equipment. They must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach. These requirements are necessary for using ladders and stairs, cleaning low areas, high areas, benches and corners.

They must be able to communicate with supervisors and coworkers; must good vision, with depth perception and ability to distinguish colors for safety reasons.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year experience in custodial work required. Valid drivers license is required. Some supervisory experience preferred. Prior experience with individuals with differing abilities preferred. Must be able to pass security clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.