Custodian Lead

Denver Rescue Mission • Denver, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Custodian 3 reports directly to the Manager of Custodial Services. The Custodian 3 is required to maintain the cleanliness of their assigned facility including all bathrooms, dorm rooms and common areas. Custodian 3 will serve the Mission by ensuring proper operation of the custodial equipment and machines, vacuums, carpet cleaners, industrial washers/dryers, hand trucks and other equipment. Additionally, Custodian 3 is to ensure all dorms, bathrooms, common areas, offices, and exterior of the building are kept clean to standards set forth by the Manager of Custodial Services.

Requirements

• Previous successful housekeeping or custodial experience, with preference for leadership experience.
• Ability to maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Must be in good physical condition with the ability to lift, carry, pull or push up to 50 pounds while using proper universal lifting and carrying techniques.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements including handling cleaners, solvents and chemicals.
• Ability to work independently and proficiently with limited supervision.
• Ability to promote infection control and deal effectively with pest infestations.
• Ability to work respectfully, professionally and in a Christ-like manner with program participants.
• Ability to speak and understand the English language.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities throughout the workday.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification within 90 days of hire date.
• Must be a Christian holding to the beliefs set forth in the Statement of Faith, expressed by a personal testimony and Christian conduct.
• Active driver’s license as a limited amount of work-related travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

• leadership experience

Responsibilities

• In the absence of the Custodial Supervisor on a shift-by-shift basis, Custodian 3 will be responsible for the oversight of the Custodians to ensure they are performing their responsibilities in an effective and timely manner.
• Models cleaning to standards set forth by Custodial Leadership for Custodial staff members.
• Provides ongoing training to uphold DRM cleaning standards to Custodians as directed by the Custodial Supervisor and Manager.
• Provides coverage for gaps (on short term notice as well as planned notice) in shifts as staff call in sick including, but not limited to, vacations and emergencies.
• Assists Custodial Supervisor with specialized needs as they arise.
• Ensures spills and liquids are cleaned up on a timely basis – this may occasionally include cleaning up body fluids according to appropriate bloodborne pathogen procedures.
• Ensures cleaning solvents and chemicals are handled according to OSHA standards, including the proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Promotes infection control and addresses pest infestations when appropriate, including spearheading the regular execution of bed bug protocol for move ins and for treating room infestations.
• Ensures equipment is properly maintained.
• Oversees the cleaning all common areas.
• Keeps all common areas clean and free from clutter. (Common areas include Dining Room, Lobbies, Classrooms, Hallways, & Staff Lounge.)
• Ensures all offices are periodically cleaned as needed.
• Ensures windows, doors, frames, handrails and walls are regularly cleaned, including regular sanitation with the designated spraying units.
• Cleans outside of building.
• Keeps outside of building, on all sides, free of trash and well kept.
• Regularly power washes sidewalks as directed by the Custodial Manager.
• Ensures the linen laundry is completed effectively and on a timely basis.
• Participates in efforts to drive continuous improvement in Custodial Services.
• Keeps logs of key custodial tasks to ensure and document consistent performance of critical work.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans include medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Generous vacation, sick time, and holiday pay, plus paid birthday off and ‘refreshment’ day.
• Tuition reimbursement and child adoption benefits.
• Employer paid term life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D.
• Health savings account with generous employer contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid parental and bereavement leave.
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed