Custodian Leadworker

Job responsibilities

Under general supervision, leads a team of custodians and performs custodial duties in maintaining the interior and exterior of City buildings, sets up rooms or outdoor spaces for special events; may perform minor repairs; and performs related work as assigned. Works under the general supervision of the Director of General Services; as a Lead worker provides direction, training, guidance, and assistance to lower-level custodians.

The following essential functions are those that are critical, integral, necessary, crucial, primary and fundamental to the job. Incumbents who possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of a position are expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Provides direction, training, guidance, and assistance to lower-level custodians; coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work, inspects completed work, and troubleshoots problem situations; assists lower-level custodians with questions/problems.
• Cleans, sanitizes and deodorizes restrooms.
• Sweeps and vacuums carpeting and floors using manual and power equipment.
• Mops, scrubs, waxes, shampoos, and spot cleans carpeting and floors.
• Empties waste cans and ashtrays.
• Cleans woodwork, walls, and windows using common household equipment and cleaning products.
• Sets up and breaks down for meetings and special events.
• Sweeps sidewalks and entryways.
• Cleans and dusts offices.
• Performs minor maintenance work such as changing light bulbs, repairing fixtures and furniture.
• Keeps equipment and supplies in order and requests more when needed.
• Maintains exterior of facility, including trash pickup.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

High School diploma or GED equivalent; AND four (4) years of custodial experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License.

• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• Methods, materials and equipment used in custodial work.
• Occupational safety and health policies and procedures related to custodial work.
• Supervisory principles and practices.

• Operating machinery such as a vacuum sweeper, buffer, or other similarly sized equipment.
• Maintaining records and making oral and written reports.
• Following safety practices and recognizing safety hazards.
• Following written and oral instructions, particularly in handling chemicals.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

• Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments and on occasion will be exposed to high to moderate temperatures, slippery surfaces and dust.
• Work may require frequent twisting, pushing, pulling, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Work will also consist of frequent standing, walking and climbing.
• Rarely will there be opportunity for exposure to hazardous materials and fumes.