2nd Shift Lead Custodial Services Worker

Virginia Tech•Blacksburg, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining established standards of cleanliness and sanitation for interior spaces within assigned education and general assignment buildings across campus. The incumbent will serve in a leadership and directional role when the 2nd & 3rd Shift Facilities Operations Assistant Manager is unavailable. Focused duties include cleaning and disinfecting common high touch surfaces, restrooms, hallways, corridors, classrooms, stairwells, elevators, and general interior spaces. Other duties include emergency cleanup, execution of blood-borne pathogen procedures, floor and window maintenance, operating powered cleaning equipment, trash removal, collecting recycling, and replenishing supplies. This position will report equipment and building repairs and any unsafe and unusual building maintenance issues. Responsible for the care and handling of facilities supplies, equipment, and assigned keys. This position is designated Emergency Personnel, and requires employees to report to work as needed during campus emergencies, holidays, closings, and per supervisor’s instructions.

Requirements

Ability to comprehend and follow instructions, and properly use or learn to use cleaning chemicals and agents, including dilution and dispensing systems.
Ability to walk and stand extensively; climb stairs; safely move or handle up to 35 lbs.; bend, stoop, reach (including reaching above the head to dust), push/pull, perform repetitive motion, twist, and shovel snow.
Ability to safely and efficiently operate electrically powered and manual cleaning equipment.
Willingness and ability to learn the use of heavy floor care equipment.
Ability to work independently without close supervision.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Demonstrated ability to direct and lead the work of others.
Ability to make independent decisions and judgments in absence of supervisor.
Capability of developing a good working relationship with workers, students, and professional staff.
Ability to effectively use all equipment as well as train others on the proper usage.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the public and/or customer service experience.
Knowledge and experience with various cleaning methods.
Custodial/cleaning experience in an institutional, or commercial cleaning environment (such as hospitality (hotel/motel), commercial cleaning company, manufacturing, health care facilities, etc.).
Custodial/cleaning experience working in an educational environment (such as universities/college, school systems, etc.).
Previous experience operating professional cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

Maintaining established standards of cleanliness and sanitation for interior spaces within assigned education and general assignment buildings across campus.
Serving in a leadership and directional role when the 2nd & 3rd Shift Facilities Operations Assistant Manager is unavailable.
Cleaning and disinfecting common high touch surfaces, restrooms, hallways, corridors, classrooms, stairwells, elevators, and general interior spaces.
Performing emergency cleanup and execution of blood-borne pathogen procedures.
Conducting floor and window maintenance.
Operating powered cleaning equipment.
Managing trash removal and collecting recycling.
Replenishing supplies.
Reporting equipment and building repairs and any unsafe and unusual building maintenance issues.
Ensuring the care and handling of facilities supplies, equipment, and assigned keys.
Reporting to work as needed during campus emergencies, holidays, closings, and per supervisor’s instructions.