Facilities Management - Custodian Lead

High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of custodial experience in multiple facility custodial operations, with a minimum of one (1) year in a lead or supervisory role;

High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of custodial experience in multiple facility custodial operations, with a minimum of one (1) year in a lead or supervisory role;

Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Must have or obtain by date of hire a valid driver’s license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso.

In order to access into the County’s network and systems, a personal smart device is required by the hire start date.?

• Assists in providing work direction to custodial staff; participates with the Custodian Foreman in creating work schedules; assigns work; provides instruction and guidance to staff; conducts work quality inspections; maintains data and records;
• As directed, supervises department employees, assigns and reviews work; responsible for timecards, training, providing input on performance evaluations, and making recommendations on hiring, terminating, and disciplining personnel;
• Motivates and works with employees to correct deficiencies;
• Demonstrates leadership and ability to deliver efficiency and quality at the highest of standards;
• Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field;
• Meets with Custodian Foreman to identify and resolve problems;
• Participates in the inventory and ordering of janitorial supplies; tracks and evaluates equipment and product usage; evaluates the performance of equipment and supplies; makes recommendations;
• Strips and waxes tile floors; shampoos carpeted areas;
• Receives service complaints and refers for corrective actions;
• Ensures that custodial staff are following appropriate safety procedures and using proper safety equipment;
• Performs minor repairs to equipment and fixtures;
• Drives to and from all county buildings, as needed;
• Operates simple to moderately complex equipment, e.g. mops, vacuums, waxing machinery;
• Utilizes various cleaning, disinfecting and waxing chemicals and compounds;
• Prepares assigned equipment for safe and efficient operating condition by inspecting prior to and after use;
• Performs and schedules regular and preventive maintenance and repair for equipment under charge;
• Ensures a safe work zone by proper use of signage and cleaning chemicals and equipment;
• Sweeps, mops, strips, waxes, and polishes floors; dusts and polishes furniture and fixtures;
• Vacuums rugs and carpets; shampoos carpet when necessary;
• Cleans doors, windows, and walls;
• Empties wastebaskets and trash;
• Performs recycling; retrieves recyclable items from participating departments;
• Cleans rest rooms; replenishes supplies when necessary;
• Receives and transports shipments from the loading dock; records items on inventory;
• Assists co-workers with various related tasks;
• As assigned substitutes for foreman and/or co-workers during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations;
• Substitutes, if assigned, during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations;
• Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts; and
• Creates a high-quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including…