Lead Cleaning Custodian

Brookside Charter School•Kansas City, MO

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Cleaning Custodian is responsible for the day-to-day cleaning and custodian tasks of the buildings to which they are assigned. This is a high-profile position that requires the candidate to be able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, teaching, and support staff on a daily basis. This role partners with others in support of a school-wide culture of respect, achievement, and excellence. This position is for a critical thinker and innovative problem solver who can work independently and effectively multi-task. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Knowledge of standard cleaning methods and procedures
Ability to stand, walk, and bend for many hours
Ability to perform repetitive motion for long periods of time
Experience with using cleaning equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, and cleaning solutions
Background in handling, mixing, and using cleaning chemicals
Knowledge of occupational hazards safety rules
Communication skills
Ability to lift heavy objects, climb ladders and work at particular heights
Entry level
3+ years experience in custodial service
Ability to pass a background check
Highly detail-focused and results-oriented
Self-starter with ability to handle multiple tasks and frequent interruptions
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with multiple constituencies including parents, staff, and students
Occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds at least 20% of the time
Team-player attitude and strong customer service orientation
Excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills
The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
This position may require remaining stationary and/or moving for intermittent periods, as well as moderate dexterity in operating standard office equipment (e.g., computer, printer, copier).
This position requires individuals with a range of visual acuity as well as the ability to communicate with others.

Nice To Haves

May require some travel

Responsibilities

Supervises Cleaning staff
Monitors and/or Reports on all areas to ensure scheduled cleanings and other tasks are performed
Inspects quality and quantity of supplies and equipment
Collaborates with the team to identify ways to improve department effectiveness; implements viable ideas
Evaluates custodial staff performance
Works with Operations Director to set schedules and cleaning priorities
Designates tasks and assignments to Brookside Charter School Custodian(s) as needed
Regular and dependable attendance
Keeps building and property in clean and orderly condition.
Performs routine maintenance activities.
Performs heavy cleaning duties.
Sweeps, mops, scrubs, or vacuums floors.
Gathers and empties trash.
Scrubs, sanitizes, and supplies restroom facilities.
Dusts furniture, walls, and equipment.
Cleans windows, mirrors, and partitions with soap and other cleansers.
Mixes cleaning solutions and chemicals in containers in preparation for cleaning, according to instructions.
Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power machinery to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
Shampoos or steam-cleans carpets and rugs.
Cleans and polishes furniture and fixtures.
Manages inventory of cleaning supplies.
Drives vehicles required to perform or travel to cleaning work, including industrial trucks, vans, or industrial vacuum cleaners.
Notifies managers regarding the need for repairs or additions to building operating systems.