Lead Custodian

Layton City•Layton, IN

8d•$22 - $31

About The Position

The Lead Custodian oversees and performs custodial work and semi-skilled duties related to general housekeeping and maintenance of City buildings and facilities. The role helps ensure custodial areas meet City cleaning standards, maintains building entrances, identifies missed cleaning tasks, and takes initiative to address problems. It also includes basic building upkeep and minor repairs, reporting equipment in need of repair, and managing custodial supplies and related purchasing within established budget limits.

Requirements

High school graduation and four years of experience performing the listed or related duties.
Knowledge of supervisory techniques and cleaning requirements and practices.
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in general custodial work.
Basic knowledge of construction techniques and of operating, maintaining, and repairing plumbing fixtures.
Knowledge of diagnostic testing of electrical systems.
Ability to coordinate with, oversee, and motivate contracted custodians to ensure janitorial services meet City cleaning standards.
Skill in one or more building trades, such as painting, carpentry, minor electrical work, cement masonry, drywall, or a related craft.
Skill in using hand and power tools common to building maintenance and repair, including hammers, saws, wrenches, sanders, floor buffers, and vacuums.
Skill in using electrical meters and in troubleshooting.
Ability to determine service and supply needs; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; and develop effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, 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

Promote and follow the City's mission statement, values, and expectations.
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 areas assigned by the Facilities Manager and oversee custodial areas, using a checklist to identify 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 plumbing issues and clearing 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 established budget limits, and assist with annual budget projections for custodial supplies and services.
Perform other related duties as assigned.