Custodian Lead

Purpose

The purpose of this position is to lead and perform a variety of custodial duties in and around County public buildings and grounds and assures work is completed within applicable safety standards. Position ensures all safety policies and procedures are followed.

This position occasionally assigns activities to other employees.

• Serves as lead to assigned crew by organizing and assigning work, setting priorities, and following up to ensure completion of work and compliance of work with standards; provides on-the-job training to new employees and instructs staff on proper work procedures; ensures compliance with departmental policies, procedures and safety regulations; monitors work; coordinates employee timesheets. (30%)
• Ensures proper handling and proper disposal of health and safety hazard wastes. (20%)
• Keeps knowledge of cleaning chemicals and proper applications up-to-date to ensure compliance with County Health Department safety regulations. (10%)
• Monitors and documents the need for minor repairs of lights, tables, faucets, drains and other equipment; completes required custodial reports and documentation. (10%)
• Conducts special projects and assists with recycling activities as required. (10%)
• Provides assistance with coordinating and maintaining custodial supply inventories. (10%)
• May change light bulbs; assemble furniture; assist with painting and minor maintenance; may perform dish washing and may be required to travel between job sites. (10%)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position has no responsibility over any types of budget.

This position does not have project responsibilities.

This position may train colleagues, explain County procedures or processes and safety policies.

This position creates or edits documents, internal memos, emails and reports. This position also creates, edits or updates work logs and custodial supply inventory.

Interacts primarily internally with other employees at the same level. Minimal contact with customers or the general public.

Rarely (Less than 10% in a year)

High School Diploma or GED.

Two (2) years custodian experience, including leadership experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.

Custodial methods and practices related to the cleaning of buildings and facilities; custodial cleaning standards; cleaning materials, equipment and supplies; safety standards and regulations applicable to custodial activities.

• Active learning
• Active listening
• Critical thinking
• Customer service
• Delivering training
• Problem recognition
• Problem solving
• Time management and multi-tasking

• Express one’s self orally
• Generate fluent new and useful ideas
• Focus; follow orders; maintain calm demeanor in stressful situation; maintain oratory ability under stressful situations; multi-task; perform tasks with arm‑hand steadiness; react in a calm and timely manner; recognize patterns and order information; recognize problems; solve problems sensibly and swiftly; solve problems with deductive reasoning; solve problems with inductive reasoning; speak clearly and sensibly.
• Maintain and clean County buildings and grounds; conduct a full range of custodial duties and functions; safely utilize cleaning equipment and supplies; ensure compliance with safety regulations and policies relevant to custodial activities; communicate effectively and follow oral/written instructions.

• Regularly stands to perform custodian work and maintenance work.
• Occasionally sits to attend to other duties.
• May be required to lift work related materials, equipment or tools up to 75 lbs.
• Routinely requires dexterity for custodial‑related machines such as vacuum cleaners, floor polishers or buffers, blowers and lawn mowers.
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