Lead Custodian

California State University•Allen, TX

6d•$3,596 - $4,384

About The Position

The Lead Custodian trains and instructs custodians, assigns and inspects their work, completes inspection forms and daily labor cards, reports absences, and provides input to employee evaluations. The role also performs the full range of custodial work and provides lead direction to unskilled assistants. Duties include cleaning and maintaining campus buildings, floors, restrooms, stairwells, walkways, elevators, and other areas; removing trash and recyclables; disinfecting and sanitizing surfaces; and operating and caring for powered floor-cleaning equipment and other custodial tools. The Lead Custodian identifies and orders supplies, reports equipment and repair needs, responds to cleaning emergencies, secures assigned areas, arranges furniture and equipment, and makes minor repairs and adjustments. The position supports campus events through setup and cleanup, organizes and transports materials and equipment, and may operate a truck, electric cart, pickup, or other automotive equipment. Work schedules may vary based on operational needs and may include evenings and weekends. The work involves strenuous manual labor, including lifting and moving equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and may involve exposure to hazardous materials. The person in this position is a mandated reporter under California law. A satisfactory background check is required before an offer can be made. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; CSUCI is not currently sponsoring H-1B visas for staff or management positions.

Requirements

Knowledge of custodial methods, materials, chemicals, and equipment, and required safety and sanitation practices and measures.
Working knowledge of effective lead and supervisory practices and techniques.
Ability to provide lead work direction, teach proper work methods and safety, and provide feedback on work performance.
Ability to read and write English at a level appropriate to the duties.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety.
Ability to operate and care for custodial equipment and supplies and observe required safety practices and methods.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative work relationships, analyze situations, and take appropriate action.
Ability to successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program.
Ability to provide proof of eligibility to lawfully operate a motor vehicle in California.
Prior experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities required, including on-the-job training and leadership to others; typically one to two years of related custodial experience.
Ability to accommodate a work schedule that varies with operational needs and may include evenings and weekends.
Ability to perform strenuous manual labor involving a full range of motion, including lifting and moving equipment up to 50 pounds, bending, climbing, reaching, and applying force.
Ability to work with possible exposure to hazardous materials.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
Satisfactory completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, is required before an offer can be made.
As a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act, the employee must comply with applicable requirements.
Applicants reaching the final stages may be required to disclose specified final decisions concerning sexual harassment and authorize current or former employers to release information about substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Nice To Haves

Interpersonal skills to interact and communicate effectively with management, staff, and coworkers.
Ability to interpret a wide variety of written rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

Train and instruct custodians in custodial practices, techniques, and safe use of equipment and materials.
Assign, review, and inspect assigned staff work, including completing inspection forms.
Complete daily labor cards, report absences, and provide input to employee evaluations.
Perform the full range of custodial work and provide lead work direction to unskilled assistants.
Clean and maintain surfaces, restrooms, glass, furniture, fixtures, stairwells, walkways, elevators, and campus floors.
Remove trash and recyclables, replenish restroom supplies, and clean graffiti.
Disinfect and sanitize surfaces and touchpoints using approved methods and protocols, including fogging when appropriate.
Sweep, mop, strip, seal, wax, polish, and vacuum floors; spot-clean and fully clean carpets; operate and care for powered floor-cleaning equipment.
Identify and report equipment, supply, and repair needs; identify and order necessary supplies and materials.
Respond to custodial and cleaning emergencies and deliver recyclables to central aggregation areas.
Secure assigned areas against unauthorized use by locking and unlocking doors and windows.
Arrange and set up furniture, equipment, and related items.
Make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and furniture.
Report facility repair needs identified during custodial rounds.
Coordinate and provide custodial support for campus events, including setup and cleanup.
Identify and organize work materials and equipment, including loading and unloading supplies and materials.
Operate and maintain hand and powered equipment, tools, supplies, and materials used for assigned duties.
Use a motor vehicle, such as a truck or electric cart, to transport custodial equipment, materials, and supplies; may drive pickups and other automotive equipment.
Use computers to track work orders and order supplies and materials.
Use custodial communication systems such as two-way radios.