Lead Custodian

Job Summary

Position Title: Lead Custodian;
Operations and Events

Posting #: 5394

Location: San Diego

Employment Type: Full-Time Regular

Position Type: Staff, Joan

B. Kroc School of Peace Studies

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

• Review event activity schedule for KIPJ, LC, CH, KCBE and Casa de la Paz to anticipate current and future workload and priority of work.
• Bring special projects, unusual circumstances or problems to the attention of the supervisor.
• Oversee custodial staff during shift.
• Conduct on the job training for custodians.
• Assist assigned employees, when necessary, in completing assigned tasks or projects.
• Monitor public areas and conference rooms to ensure orderliness and cleanliness.
• Check scheduled rooms throughout the day to ensure space is configured for event, including proper furniture set-up and placement, table linens, trash and recycling receptacles, etc.
• Set-up tables, chairs in function rooms in preparation for events
• Vacuum carpets, rugs, mats.
• Dust mop, sweep and wet mop floors
• Clean and disinfect restrooms, shower rooms and fixtures (toilet, urinals, etc.).
• Keep restroom dispensers supplied with towels, soap, sanitary napkins, etc.
• Clean whiteboards and trays.
• Empty trash and recycle receptacles.
• Clean elevators and stairwells
• Spot clean carpets, rugs, and walk-off mats.
• Spot mop floors.
• Spot clean windows, walls, doors and other above floor surfaces.
• Dust and/or clean furniture, windowsills and other above floor surfaces.
• Polish furniture and fixtures.
• Strip and refinish floors.
• Wash windows and blinds.
• Shampoo carpets, rugs and walk-off mats.
• Clean Casa de la Paz public areas and guest bedrooms; change sheets and towels, outfit room with supplies.
• Prepare sheets and towels for laundry service; complete order forms and receive deliveries; submit invoices for payment.
• Maintain inventory of sheets, towels and toiletries.
• Routinely check all areas of the facilities and Casa de la Paz for maintenance issues including damages, paint detail, light bulb changes, etc. Prepare and submit work orders to Facilities as necessary.
• Maintain supply closet and inventory of custodial supplies for facilities and Casa de la Paz.
• Perform related work as required and instructed.
• Must have a full understanding of the Hazardous Communication Programs and the information contained in the Material Safety Data Sheets and all Warning Labels.
• Consistently follow safety practices appropriate to the trade and comply with rules and regulations established by the University, state and federal agencies.

• Must be able to work assigned hours and may be required to work overtime as needed.
• Job hours and/or workday may be changed when necessary depending on function schedule and to meet supervisory commitments.
• Employee is required to wear a uniform prescribed and furnished by the University.
• May take the University supplied (self-study) enrichment courses and participate in various seminars related to the trade.
• May be asked to work with potentially hazardous substances where detectable amounts of chemicals and materials known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm can be found.

Background Check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

• Must have a minimum of three years related job experience and demonstrate proficiency in modern cleaning methods and techniques.
• Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength and the ability lift or move object weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Detail oriented with good organizational skills in order to prioritize work for self and subordinate staff, with the flexibility to adapt to changing conditions.
• Ability to read reports, conduct supply inventories and complete forms.
• Must be able to communicate in English, both oral and written.

• Must have the ability to operate all mechanical cleaning equipment.
• Must be able to maintain good working…