Custodial Lead

SBM Management Services•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Custodial Lead is responsible for cleanliness and sanitation in assigned areas and provides work direction to custodial staff as directed by the Custodial Supervisor. The role performs janitorial work, maintains assigned areas, tracks equipment and supply inventory, and helps coordinate staff scheduling, training, purchases, cleanup, and repairs. The position also conducts quality, service, and safety inspections and reports incidents, hazardous conditions, and employee or customer issues to the supervisor. Driving to different work locations, customer sites, or company facilities may be necessary. The role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • At least 1 year of related experience.
  • CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
  • Complete all safety and task training certification.
  • Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment, and willingness to share that knowledge with the team.
  • Knowledge of the upkeep and care of cleaning equipment.
  • Knowledge of cleaning compounds and chemicals and their safe, efficient use.
  • Must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
  • A valid driver's license may be required based on business needs; employees who drive for work must maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record and meet company driving eligibility requirements.

Nice To Haves

  • Forklift certification may be required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform janitorial duties and all duties listed on the daily schedule.
  • Provide work direction and assistance to custodians as directed by the Custodial Supervisor.
  • Assist the Custodial Supervisor with scheduling and training staff as needed.
  • Operate motorized cleaning equipment.
  • Track equipment inventory, maintenance, and repair; schedule cleanup and repairs as needed.
  • Maintain daily upkeep of assigned areas and track and maintain supply inventory.
  • Assist the Custodial Supervisor with purchasing cleaning supplies and equipment.
  • Perform quality, service, and safety inspections.
  • Report incidents, hazardous conditions, and employee personnel or customer issues to the supervisor.
  • Monitor employees' proper use of personal protective equipment and supplies; correct at-risk behavior and report it to the supervisor immediately.
  • Provide recommendations for corrective action on areas needing improvement.
  • Drive to various work locations, customer sites, or company facilities when necessary to perform essential duties.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefit packages; details are available on SBM's careers website.
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