Lead Custodial Worker

Title: Lead Custodial Worker

Division: Finance and Administration

Department: Facility Operations and Planning

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: Grade 7: $16.02/hour

Working supervisor responsible for planning and assigning work for assigned custodial staff and for ensuring cleaning and maintenance of building and facilities.

• Plan, review, assign, and monitor the work of assigned custodial staff.
• Train new staff members in appropriate cleaning methods, chemical use, equipment operation, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Supervise and set up furniture and equipment for classes and scheduled events.
• Maintain custodial materials and supplies; receive and distribute as needed.
• Maintain and account for custodial equipment and materials.
• Inspect building and facilities to ensure maintenance, safety, and cleanliness standards are met; report hazards and maintenance needs.
• Maintain records and prepare reports when directed.
• Perform general cleaning of classrooms, offices, conference rooms, laboratories, dining rooms, gymnasium, auditorium, locker rooms, libraries, and related areas.
• Clean restroom facilities, related fixtures, and restock supplies.
• Clean and maintain windows, walls, doors, stairs, desks, chairs, tables, blackboards, and related furniture.
• Clean, sweep, vacuum, extract, mop, strip, wax, polish, buff, and maintain floors, steps, entrances, and halls.
• Dispose of trash, biohazards, and recyclables properly.
• Sweep and clean entrance ways and steps.
• Replace light bulbs as needed.
• Apply approved pesticides in place-approved traps for general pest control; monitor and service as required.
• Work safely with vehicles, equipment, cleaning fluids, chemicals, and other cleaning agents.
• Assist in snow removal from building entrances and adjacent walkways.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Experience in industrial or commercial cleaning required.
• Ability to organize, lead, and review the work of custodial staff required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in written instructions required.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports required.
• Ability to maintain confidential information obtained during the course of work required.

Two years’ experience in industrial or commercial cleaning preferred.

• Ongoing physical access to departments and facilities throughout the University for extended periods; continuous independent physical access within assigned areas (~30,000 sq ft).
• Frequent independent manipulation of loads up to 20 pounds, occasional manipulation up to 50 pounds, and occasional handling of loads up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, crouching, climbing, or otherwise positioning to access, examine, and clean objects and areas at heights up to 8 feet; intermittent ladder use up to 10 feet.
• Ongoing manipulation of cleaning equipment and machinery (broom, vacuum, buffer, scrubber, extractor, special purpose machines) when maintaining floors, steps, entrances, and halls.
• Ongoing manipulation of small objects and hand tools for extended periods to perform cleaning tasks.
• Frequent use of computer systems to receive and respond to emails.
• Continuous independent assessment of assigned area for cleanliness and required action.
• Continuous independent assessment of cleaning equipment performance to identify defects.
• Ongoing receipt and accurate understanding of instructions and other communications from supervisors.
• Presentation of a positive demeanor while interacting with University employees, students, and visitors.
• Consistently professional demeanor appropriate to supervisory role at all times, even in difficult, negative, or frustrating situations such as when handling customer complaints or staff issues.
• Ongoing selective attention to assigned tasks for prolonged periods.

Standard hours include first, second, and third shifts. Overtime may be required. Travel within the University and occasional travel to offsite University locations using a University vehicle is required.

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan with a university contribution equivalent to 7% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees; 75% waiver for spouses and dependent children.
• Accrual of up to 10 paid vacation days per fiscal year – accrual increases after 4, 7, and 11 years of service.

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.