Lead Custodian - Public Library

This position is responsible for leading library custodial staff to ensure general housekeeping and custodial services for the assigned department.

Department
:
Library

Pay Grade
: 60, Non-Exempt

Starting hourly rate
: $18.67

One (1) year of experience in custodial services.

High School diploma or equivalent.

Certifications, Licenses:

Must have dependable transportation.

A pre-employment criminal background check is required.

This position is responsible for leading library custodial staff to ensure general housekeeping and custodial services for the assigned department.

GENERAL POSITION

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are normal for this position. However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all–inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may also be required or assigned.

Acts as lead to ensure staff remain on task while promoting a positive team culture.

Oversees coordination of staff scheduling to ensure efficient customer service. May be required to cover for staff members that do not report to work during regular business hours or during night and weekend hours.

Trains custodial staff in all aspects of their jobs.

Performs general cleaning and trash removal in the library alongside other custodial staff.

Cleans and disinfects bathrooms and bathroom fixtures to library standards; replenishes bathroom supplies as needed.

Performs regular inspections and addresses any areas requiring follow-up.

Sets up meeting rooms and moves furniture as required.

Maintains appropriate inventory of cleaning materials.

Responds to emergency spills and other incidents in a timely manner.

Other duties as assigned, including light maintenance, such as painting.

Attends regularly scheduled departmental and all-staff meetings, annual staff training day, and any additional mandatory meetings.

Utilizes a variety of tools and equipment such as low and high-speed buffers, shampooers, trash carter and wet and dry vacuums.

May clean walls and replace light bulbs as needed.

Ensures all work is done according to standard practices, design specifications, and County and local building codes.

Ensures proper care and maintenance of tools and equipment.

Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all County safety regulations; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed.

Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority. Follows all policies for reporting.

Performs other related duties to ensure safe and sanitary building conditions.

Other duties as assigned.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position has no fiscal responsibilities.

COUNTY ORGANIZATION

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Represents the Department and County to other County staff and members of the public.

Provides quality customer service to individuals needing directions or assistance.

Demonstrates the organization’s Core Values and adherence to the Ethics policy.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS:

• This position supervises the custodial staff of the department.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS – KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Policies, procedures, and activities of the library as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the job of Lead Custodian.

Various cleaning equipment including floor scrubbers, cleaners and sweepers, buffers, vacuums, brooms, shovels and other hand tools.

Safe operation and maintenance of tools, equipment and facility systems.

Personal Protective Equipment.

Occupational hazards (OSHA) and safe work practices.

Administrative policies and procedures of the County.

Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Current office practices and procedures.

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