Full-Time Lead Custodian

Layton City•Layton, UT

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About The Position

The Lead Custodian oversees and performs custodial tasks and a variety of semi-skilled duties related to the general housekeeping and maintenance of buildings and facilities. The role promotes and follows the city’s mission, values, and expectations; oversees custodial areas; and helps ensure janitorial services meet City cleaning standards. The Lead Custodian also performs light maintenance and minor repairs, monitors custodial supplies and equipment, and carries out other related duties as assigned. The position requires a high school graduation and four years of experience performing the listed or related duties. Applicants must be able to move objects weighing up to 50 pounds and possess a valid driver’s license. The role may require on-call work and additional hours, with the ability to respond to the City within 20 minutes from home while on call.

Requirements

High school graduation.
Four years of experience performing the listed or related duties.
Knowledge of supervisory techniques and cleaning requirements and practices.
Knowledge of methods, techniques, materials, tools, and equipment used in general custodial work.
Basic knowledge of construction techniques and of the operation, minor maintenance, and repair of plumbing fixtures.
Knowledge of diagnostic testing of electrical systems.
Skill in one or more building trades, such as painting, carpentry, minor electrical work, cement masonry, drywall, or a related craft.
Skill using hand and power tools common to building maintenance and repair, including hammers, saws, wrenches, sanders, floor buffers, and vacuums.
Skill using electrical meters and good troubleshooting skills.
Ability to determine the services and supplies needed to carry out tasks.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with a supervisor, fellow employees, and subordinates.
Ability to work on call and additional hours when needed, and to respond to the City within 20 minutes from home while on call.
Ability to move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of personal computers.

Responsibilities

Perform custodial work, including sweeping, mopping, waxing and buffing floors; vacuuming and dusting; cleaning windows and restrooms; and removing trash.
Check the security of buildings and office areas.
Clean assigned areas designated by the Facilities Manager.
Oversee custodial areas and create a checklist of missed items.
Take initiative to correct problems without having to report them.
Clean and maintain building entrances.
Perform general upkeep of City buildings and report custodial equipment needing repair to support efficient and safe operation.
Make simple repairs, such as replacing vacuum belts and light tubes; perform light maintenance, including repairing minor water leaks and addressing minor plumbing issues; and clear and clean simple drain obstructions.
Track inventory and order custodial supplies, paper products, lighting products, materials, and equipment as needed.
Receive and process purchase invoices, monitor expenditures against budget limitations, and assist with annual budget projections for custodial supplies and services.
Coordinate with, oversee, and motivate contracted custodians to ensure janitorial services meet City cleaning standards.
Perform related duties as assigned.