Custodian Lead; PM Floor Technician Lead

Custodian Lead (PM Floor Technician Lead)

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Functions as crew leader for a small crew performing custodial and simple repair and maintenance work in County buildings. This is a working leader position with incumbent also responsible for the normal range of participation in custodial duties.

This is the second in a series of three custodial‑related job classifications within the Maintenance job family. This classification functions as a working lead over the activities of other custodial positions in addition to the normal range of custodial duties. This classification is distinguished from the Custodial Services Supervisor, which is responsible for the full range of supervisory duties over a custodial team or teams.

This classification may require work in secure facilities and a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of the department.

• Coordinates and assigns the activities of crew members, inspects work for quality and explains needed improvements in performance.
• Provides on‑the‑job training for assigned staff related to cleaning procedures and use of cleaning supplies.
• Identifies building deficiencies and generates work requests.
• Distributes equipment, supplies and materials to crew.
• Performs general cleaning: sweeps, mops, dusts, scrubs, vacuums, empties waste baskets and recycling containers. Cleans walls, windows, light fixtures and air supply/return registers.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms and restocks restroom supplies.
• Operates buffer, stripper, waxer, vacuum and carpet cleaning machines.
• Performs minor repairs such as replacing light bulbs and other similar replaceable items; unstops and repairs toilets.
• Moves office furniture and other items as required.
• Secures and locks buildings, sets alarms, and ensures lights are turned off in completed spaces.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Two (2) years of work experience and training in general custodial and/or building maintenance functions; OR any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Must pass a criminal background check for CJIS clearance.
• Applicants are required to successfully pass the background investigation, including fingerprint clearance.
• Must be able to work PM shifts to meet the needs of Travis County.

High School diploma or G.E.D.;
One (1) year of lead or supervisory experience.

• Policies, practices, procedures and methods of janitorial/custodial functions.
• Applicable safety practices and regulations.
• Cleaning equipment, products, techniques, and standards.
• Principles and practices of leading assigned staff.

• Operating cleaning equipment such as buffers, strippers, waxers, vacuums, and carpet cleaning machines.
• Coordinating the work activities of assigned staff.
• Resolving routine issues effectively at the crew level.
• Reading and spelling.
• Verbal and written communication, including conveying and following instructions.

• Understand and follow instructions and communicate effectively as needed to perform the job functions.
• Supervise the work of subordinates and instruct them in proper work methods and procedures.
• Safely and correctly operate cleaning equipment used for cleaning and maintaining facilities.
• Work independently and efficiently.
• Manage time…