Lead Custodian

Innovative Consulting & Management Services, LLC•Miami, FL

115d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Custodian oversees and coordinates custodial operations to maintain clean, safe, and pleasant facilities for staff, visitors, and customers. The role leads and supports custodial staff, performs and oversees cleaning duties, manages cleaning supplies and inventory, and helps coordinate work schedules, assignments, and work orders. The Lead Custodian also monitors cleanliness and safety standards, communicates with the custodial team and facility management, and escalates custodial concerns. Teamwork is a vital part of this position. The position is based onsite in Miami, Florida, and offers various shifts. Work may include occasional call-ins for special circumstances, and employees must be flexible to work variable hours, including overtime. The role is a Teamsters Local 769 union position and is eligible for overtime compensation if required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent GED certificate.
U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a government clearance.
Valid state driver's license with no major infractions.
Reliable transportation to and from the worksite.
Knowledge of acceptable maintenance procedures and occupational safety and health regulations.
Ability to work onsite during normal working hours; occasional call-ins may be required for special circumstances.
Knowledge of cleaning techniques and equipment operation.
Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Organizational skills, attention to detail, and a sense of urgency in responsiveness.
Ability to adapt to the workplace environment and organizational change.
Flexibility to work variable hours, including overtime.
Reliability, dependability, punctuality, good attendance, and conscientiousness about quality performance.
Ability to lift more than 20 pounds.
May be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and receive acceptable reference and background-check results.
Must meet federal government security-clearance standards applicable to contractor personnel working onsite at federal facilities.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage custodial staff by providing guidance, training, and support.
Oversee and perform daily cleaning, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, and trash removal.
Maintain supply closets and cleaning-supply inventory, ensure proper use and storage of materials, and request or reorder supplies as needed.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and protocols, and promptly report hazards or incidents.
Inspect facilities regularly to ensure cleaning standards meet or exceed expectations.
Communicate with the custodial team, facility management, and relevant departments.
Assist the supervisor with coordinating custodial schedules, shift assignments, task distribution, and work orders, including possible data entry in the client work management system.
Identify and escalate custodial issues or concerns to management.
Train custodial staff in cleaning procedures, safety measures, and equipment operation.
Clean and sanitize offices, hallways, restrooms, showers, and common areas, including floors and surfaces.
Empty trash and recycling bins and transport waste to designated disposal areas.
Clean windows, glass doors, mirrors, lavatories, showers, and restrooms.
Perform heavy cleaning, such as shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish.
Work in other areas after primary job duties are completed, as needed.