Senior Lead, Custodian, Night Specialized

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ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS Before you begin, please read the job posting below carefully including the

Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes.

Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date p rior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely .Job Posting End Date:09-29-2026

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Under the supervision of an Assistant Manager in Custodial Services, the Custodial Specialist Leadman is responsible for the day-to-day direction and coordination of all activities for the custodial Specialist and custodial personnel assigned to them. This work involves specialized cleaning, maintenance, and repair work to schools and other building facilities. An employee in this class works independently performing skilled cleaning of gymnasium hardwood floors;

synthetic floors; and resilient floors of all types, including various types of tile ; and the cleaning and repair of carpet, as assigned. Work is evaluated through inspection upon completion of assignments. Additionally, this role will conduct and oversee the function of high dusting. This position is designated as an "emergency employee" under the AFSCME negotiated agreement and may require a response during inclement weather and other emergencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must meet all qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy.

Education:

High School diploma or GED (must scan and upload to the online application). Education completed outside the United States must be evaluated by an MSDE approved organization. For a list of approved vendors, please  .

Experience:

Three years of experience as a custodian and two years of experience as a lead custodian.

Required Licenses and Certificates:

Valid driver's license and two or less points on your driving record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Five years of experience as a custodian and three years of experience as a lead custodian ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

Conducting and overseeing work in the following areas: specialized cleaning, maintenance, and repair work to schools and other building facilities, cleaning of gymnasium hardwood floors; synthetic floors; and resilient floors of all types, including various types of tile; and the cleaning and repair of carpet as well as high dusting.

Ordering materials and supplies

Planning out the week for addressing work orders and strategically deploying staff

Training, administrative duties (closing out work orders, meetings with team/supervisor)
Operates heavy equipment and machinery

Requires extensive crawling, stooping, pushing, climbing, bending and lifting

Must be available for emergency calls

Ability to communicate effective in writing and orally

Ability to hear the normally spoken word at 25 feet Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions

Ability to climb…