Custodian,Lead (Food Services)

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints•Salt Lake, UT

About The Position

The Custodian, Lead keeps assigned areas clean, sanitized, and orderly to eliminate distractions in a safe and efficient manner. The position may also support grounds work, special events, and other manual labor duties. It leads and coordinates the daily work of approximately 8–12 people, including coaching, training, performance management, work assignment, and crew safety. The role performs custodial tasks across offices, restrooms, public areas, and building exteriors, and may involve emergency cleanup, supply restocking, moving equipment, and on-call responsibilities. Work is performed with minimal supervision, and the lead handles complex issues independently, referring only the most complicated matters to higher-level staff. The work environment may include damp, dusty, or dirty areas; cleaning chemicals; outdoor work in all seasons; and working from ladders, scaffolds, or mechanical lifts.

Requirements

Typically two or more years of related work experience and comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter.
Ability to use technology to meet administrative needs and improve productivity and efficiency.
Ability to lead and motivate team members and provide feedback, performance improvement opportunities, training, and development.
Must certify in the use of any needed equipment, which may include sweepers, buffers, lifts, carpet-cleaning machinery, and high-rise power washers.
Ability to understand basic instructions, complete basic tasks, and handle basic issues and problems.
Ability to independently lift and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally team-lift and position objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, squat, stoop, push, pull, twist, bend, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods.
Ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, and mechanical lifts for extended periods.
May be required to work outside in all seasons, temperatures, and types of weather.
Ability to work professionally with others and alone without constant supervision; positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to understand English for general communication, video training, building security, and safety; understand verbal and written instructions and ask clarifying questions as needed.
Valid driver's license.
Must comply with regulations associated with handling chemicals.

Nice To Haves

Proven leadership experience.
Previous LDS Church custodial work experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the daily work of approximately 8–12 people and organize and assign their work.
Manage employee performance, including evaluations, feedback, and improvement plans.
Teach, train, and model processes, procedures, and practices; motivate and develop team members.
Create a culture of safety and take responsibility for crew safety.
Present information to groups of team members, peers, or superiors as assigned.
Complete administrative tasks and paperwork, attend meetings, and perform other assigned duties.
Clean offices, restrooms, public areas, fixtures, furniture, equipment, and other assigned areas.
Operate mechanized cleaning equipment and other equipment, including vacuums, polishers, buffers, scrubbers, sweepers, power washers, extraction equipment, balers, shredders, aerial lifts, and forklifts.
Clean windows and building exteriors, potentially including fountains; clean carpets, rugs, upholstery, and drapes.
Sanitize areas, furnishings, or fixtures; wet- or damp-mop floors; and dust or polish furnishings and surfaces.
Dispose of trash, waste, and other materials; perform emergency cleanups involving floods, bodily fluids, or spills.
Restock supplies and move furniture, supplies, and miscellaneous equipment.
Remove leaves or snow and assist with grounds work, special events, or other manual labor as assigned.
Perform on-call responsibilities or executive VIP duties if assigned.
Report safety or security issues and needed repairs.
Maintain good public relations and work professionally with others or independently.