Custodial Crew Leader

Custodial Crew Leader

The Custodial Crew Leader is a working supervisor that assists in scheduling and managing the custodial crew by assigning duties and instructing new workers in the proper use of equipment and materials, to achieve a high level of cleanliness.

• Determines the proper distribution of employees and materials for a particular day's cleaning program by inspecting assigned building(s) to ensure an adequate cleaning job is completed.
• Gives general supervision by assigning tasks and reviewing work of the custodial crew.
• Assists in training new crew members in the proper use of equipment and materials by demonstration and suggestion to ensure proper application of chemicals and minimum breakdown of equipment.
• Ensures that work standards are being adhered to by inspecting assigned work areas and completing inspection reports for review by supervisor.
• Maintains time sheets for individual crew members.
• Maintains adequate stock of supplies by ordering as necessary within a pre-established budget guideline.
• Maintains positive public relations with departments by responding to specific cleaning requests.
• Changes light bulbs and fluorescent tubes.
• Sweeps, vacuums, mops, dusts, shampoos, steam cleans, strips, waxes, polishes, and buffs floors, carpets, and furniture, etc.
• Dumps ash cans and garbage and reline cans with liners.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms and replenishes supplies; cleans spills; cleans drinking fountains, mirrors, tables, walls, fixtures, blinds, light fixtures, etc.
• Washes windows, walls, metal and woodwork.
• Cleans rain gutters; sweeps roofs and sidewalks.
• Picks up litter from around buildings and grounds.
• Performs minor semi-skilled interior building maintenance and repairs such as painting, floor covering, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work.
• Inspects and maintains assigned custodial equipment and small tools for proper operating condition.
• Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as needed, and may inspect facilities before and after each use.
• Provides record of use to superior.
• Keeps records of work completed.
• Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building maintenance.
• Moves and sets up furniture, chairs, tables, pictures, etc. as needed and assigned.
• May serve on various employee committees, as required and assigned.
• May be temporarily assigned to other Parks and Recreation duties by the Director as needed.
• All other tasks as requested

• At least four (4) years of experience as a custodian is preferred.
• Any combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work.
• Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance.
• Working knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs.
• Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Florida Driver's License must be maintained throughout employment, unless temporarily by the City Manager

City employees with Full-time status receive 100% paid Health Insurance. Dental/Vision, Life/AD&D benefits, Dependent coverage, and/or Supplemental Insurances are also available at the employee's expense through payroll deduction of which some fall under Section 125 pre-tax eligibility. The City of Wildwood participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and contributions follow current Florida Legislative requirements. Additional benefits include Paid Vacation tenure based;
Sick Leave, FMLA, Tuition Reimbursement (degree specific), 9 Paid Holidays + 2 Paid Half Day Holidays. The City of Wildwood is an EEO/AA/V/H/M/F/Drug-Free Workplace.