Lead Custodian

Palacios Marine & Industrial, Inc

About The Position

Job Summary: As a custodian in an industrial, municipal, or other variety of work environment, your main responsibility is to ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the facilities. This can include tasks such as sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning and disinfecting restrooms, collecting and disposing of trash and recycling, dusting and polishing furniture, and cleaning windows and mirrors. In addition to cleaning duties, you may also be responsible for minor repairs and maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs and replacing air filters. You will need to be able to operate cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, floor polishers, and pressure washers, and you may need to use chemicals for cleaning purposes, so familiarity with safety protocols and proper handling procedures is important. You will need to be able to work independently, follow cleaning schedules, and respond to urgent cleaning requests. You should also be able to communicate effectively with supervisors and other team members and maintain a professional demeanor at all times. Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a safe and clean work environment are essential for success in this role. Lead Responsibilities: Maintain and clearly communicate updates with personnel and the supervisor. Perform job walkdowns Assist personnel in areas of need Provide end of shift turnovers Obtain Get-2 and Fire Watch qualifications Must be Hourly Fire Watch qualified Become familiar with STP's software Provide personnel adequate field training

Requirements

Physical stamina and fitness
Knowledge of cleaning procedures and equipment
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Reliability and punctuality
Safety-consciousness
Flexibility
Able to be on your feet for long periods of time
Lifts up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the facilities
Sweeping and mopping floors
Cleaning and disinfecting restrooms
Collecting and disposing of trash and recycling
Dusting and polishing furniture
Cleaning windows and mirrors
Minor repairs and maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs and replacing air filters
Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, floor polishers, and pressure washers
Use chemicals for cleaning purposes
Work independently
Follow cleaning schedules
Respond to urgent cleaning requests
Communicate effectively with supervisors and other team members
Maintain a professional demeanor at all times
Maintain and clearly communicate updates with personnel and the supervisor
Perform job walkdowns
Assist personnel in areas of need
Provide end of shift turnovers
Obtain Get-2 and Fire Watch qualifications
Must be Hourly Fire Watch qualified
Become familiar with STP's software
Provide personnel adequate field training