Lead Custodian

Denver Health • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Lead Custodian to join our team at Denver Health. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. The Lead Custodian, under general supervision, may be assigned to various positions including patient area cleaner, non-patient area cleaner, trash technician, special care unit cleaner, and floor care. This role also involves assisting in hands-on training and re-training of staff, acting in a supervisory capacity in the absence of a supervisor or manager, performing huddles, ensuring staff assignment coverage, and dispatching service requests. The position periodically monitors the bed board for patient throughput and performs other cleaning duties to maintain a clean and aseptic environment throughout the hospital/clinics.

Requirements

• No High School Diploma and/or No GED Required
• 5 years of custodian experience in Health Care Required
• or 5 years of experience at Denver Health with passing competencies
• Knowledge of the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and necessary safety precautions sufficient to be able to establish a safety work environment.
• Knowledge of chemicals and equipment used to clean surface areas sufficient to be able to maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Knowledge of proper cleaning methods.
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn occasional hazards and safety precautions.
• Skill in understanding and following oral, illustrated, written or demonstrated instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work within Health Department standards.
• Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Nice To Haves

• Command of English strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs Lead Custodian duties by functioning as a work leader assisting custodial staff with supply/equipment, and training, completes work orders, inspections and monitoring of work areas, and work schedules, assures all work completed meets or exceeds cleaning expectations as defined in the EVS Standards for Cleanliness. Keeps record of progress on work completed.
• Assists custodial staff and performs daily cleaning, sanitizing, and servicing of assigned work area as per schedules and procedures by use of appropriate disinfectant cleaners, chemicals and equipment - consisting of sweeping, dust mopping, wet mopping, vacuuming, rest room cleaning, floor care projects and other related duties as required.
• Performs daily detail cleaning of assigned area as per schedules and procedures by use of appropriate disinfectant cleaners, chemicals and equipment - consisting of washing walls, doors, frames, sills, windows, baseboards, fixtures, furniture, ceilings, vents and light fixtures.
• Performs and coordinates project floor work consisting of buffing, scrubbing, stripping, waxing and sealing of hard floor surfaces and bonnet cleaning, spot cleaning, shampooing and extracting of carpeted floors by use of appropriate cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Collects and disposes of trash and bio-hazard waste by properly containing and transporting to proper disposal locations. Cleans and services equipment, maintains janitorial closet and carts, supplies stock levels and chemical labeling requirements.
• Monitors building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours. Notifies supervisor concerning the need for work orders related to building and equipment repair.

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed