Custodian Lead- Recreational Eagle Center

Universities of Wisconsin•La Crosse, WI

4d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for interested individuals to join our team of Custodial professionals as a Lead Custodian. The custodian team works together to help keep spaces welcoming, safe, and clean. This position is designed to assist with custodial direction and coverage on the UW-La Crosse campus in the Recreational Eagle Center. Work is performed under the direction of the Custodial Supervisor. The Custodian Lead position assists the Custodial Supervisor in training new employees, planning assignments for adequate coverage, and inspecting the building to ensure established cleaning standards are met. The shift for this position will be Monday-Friday from 7:00am-3:30pm (some flexibility with scheduled hours due to events). Specific duties, areas of responsibility, work hours, and schedule are assigned on a position-by-position basis. Management skills are helpful. On-the-job training is provided. Schedule, monitor, and communicate with staff and assist with training. Monitor and secure facility interior and exterior entrances and report issues to appropriate entities. Respond to facility emergencies and hazardous situations and escalate incidents according to established policies and procedures. Maintain organization of supply areas and equipment, document inventory, and request additional supplies as needed. Document and report repairs, violations, and pest control needs. Maintain clean and clear walkways to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice. Utilize basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables.

Requirements

Physical strength and stamina to perform required work.
Ability to read work instructions and schedules, warning signs, and labels.
Ability to retain and carry out multiple work assignments.
Knowledge of basic safety precautions including the use of caustic and toxic chemicals, methods of lifting heavy objects, safe work clothing and coverings, and the use of personal protection equipment.
Ability to observe and react to hazards and changing conditions in the work environment (e.g., wet floors, broken glass, members or other person in need of assistance, etc.)
Work independently and within a team setting.
Pleasant, welcoming behavior and attitude toward the public, co-workers, students, faculty, staff, etc.
Ability to wear protective equipment, i.e. respirator, breathing apparatus, hearing, or eye protection, etc.
Must obtain or have the ability to obtain a valid driver’s license and the certification to drive a state vehicle.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Prior custodial experience, including ability to operate cleaning equipment such as industrial vacuum cleaners, carpet extractors, and electric floor buffers.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills, including the ability to use the internet to complete online forms, access communications and information, and review and respond to emails.
Knowledge of the methods, tools, supplies, and equipment utilized in a comprehensive custodial operation.
One year management experience

Responsibilities

Train new employees: follow-up to ensure proper cleaning chemicals and techniques are being used; make corrections and provide additional training as needed.
Plan assignments to assure adequate staffing levels; equipment and cleaning supplies are available to properly and safely complete tasks in a timely manner.
Inspect buildings regularly and report any problems to the custodial supervisor.
Maintain physical inventories of supplies and equipment.
Assure work rules and safety standards are enforced and report any problems to the supervisor.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Implement and maintain assigned cleaning standards
Communicate with Rec Sports staff to address needs and service requests
Promote and participate in a collaborative team environment / Work collaboratively and responsively with team members and supervisors
Perform general cleaning
Maintain equipment including minor repairs
Complete minor maintenance tasks
Assist with moving and furniture staging projects, setting up for scheduled events
Snow / ice removal from entrances and fire exits

Benefits

Paid vacation for 12-month positions.
Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
Paid holidays and paid sick days.
After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
Benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.

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