Custodial Worker Lead

The Ohio State University•Columbus, OH

2d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodial Worker Lead provides leadership and direction for housekeeping services to various Student Life assigned areas. This role involves communicating work assignments, responding to emergencies, and checking the work performed by the team for completion. The lead may be assigned to different work areas as workload requirements vary, such as during summer semesters and break periods. They will lead and coach the work team, potentially assisting with training and development of custodial staff. Project leadership is also a key component, including furniture inventory, storage rooms, carpet care programs, and wall washing. The Custodial Worker Lead will coordinate time and leave for employees, prepare inventory, and request supplies and equipment. This role is responsible for conflict resolution and promoting safety and security principles. The typical shift is from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., including weekends, though varied shifts and adjustments to work hours may be required with 48 hours' advance notice due to operational needs. Driving company vehicles to travel and transport staff between multiple facilities is also a requirement. Successful completion of CMI Basic Module training during the probationary period is mandatory, with failure potentially resulting in probationary removal. CMI Advance Module Training must be completed within the first year of hire.

Requirements

Six months in Custodial Worker 2 title or equivalent experience.
Documentation of successful completion of department specific, advanced custodian certification testing (examples include Cleaning Management Institute, 3M(TM) S.M.A.R.T. Program, or other certification program recognized in the cleaning industry as reputable).
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and to read and write common vocabulary plus.
Documentation of 100 hours training in operation of cleaning equipment (or 1 mo. exp.).
100 hours documentation of training in supervision (or 1 mo. exp.); or equivalent.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record to obtain approval to operate state vehicles.
Requires successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma.
3 years of housekeeping/custodial experience in a commercial, institutional or educational environment.
Proven ability to establish positive working relationships with staff, students and guests in assigned area.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
Electronic timekeeping experience.
Ability to lift and/or move furniture.
Ability to lift 30 to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership and direction for housekeeping services to various Student Life assigned areas.
Communicates work assignments as needed, as assigned by Housekeeping Manager.
Responds to emergencies and checks work performed by team for completion.
May be assigned to different work areas as workload requirements vary (such as summer semester and break periods).
Leads and coaches work team.
May assist with training and development of custodial staff.
Leads projects including furniture inventory, storage rooms, carpet care program, and wall washing.
Coordinates time and leave for employees.
Prepares inventory.
Requests supplies and equipment.
Responsible for conflict resolution.
Promotes safety and security principles.
Requires driving company vehicles to travel and transport staff between multiple facilities based upon business needs.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.
Weekend and evening shift premiums as applicable.

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