Custodian,Lead (Food Services)

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

About The Position

The Custodian, Lead leads a team in keeping assigned areas clean, sanitized, and orderly, eliminating distractions in a safe and efficient manner. The role may also include grounds work, support for special events, and other manual labor duties. The position works under minimal supervision and handles complex matters independently, referring only the most complicated issues to higher-level staff. It provides leadership, coaching, mentoring, training, and performance management for team members; coordinates and assigns the daily work of approximately 8–12 people; maintains crew safety and public relations; and completes administrative paperwork as needed. Work may take place in damp, dusty, or dirty areas and may involve cleaning solvents and chemicals. Employees may be required to work outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions, and to work from ladders, scaffolds, and mechanical lifts. Church employment is limited to members who are worthy of a temple recommend.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter; typically two or more years of related work experience.
Ability to use technology to meet administrative needs and improve productivity and efficiency.
Ability to lead and motivate team members, provide feedback, and support performance improvement, training, and development.
Certification in the use of any required equipment, such as 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 lift and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds independently and team-lift objects weighing up to 100 pounds occasionally.
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.
Ability to work outdoors in all seasons, temperatures, and types of weather if required.
Ability to work professionally with others and alone without constant supervision, with a positive attitude and a team-oriented approach.
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.
Compliance with all regulations associated with handling chemicals.
Must be a Church member worthy of a temple recommend to qualify for employment.

Nice To Haves

Proven leadership experience.
Previous LDS Church custodial work experience.

Responsibilities

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