Park District Lead Custodian

Oak Brook Park District•Oak Brook, IL

9d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Oak Brook Park District is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Lead Custodian to manage custodial maintenance staff and ensure facilities are kept to a high standard of cleanliness. This is a working supervisor role responsible for the operational management of custodial staff across various Park District facilities.

Requirements

Minimum age of 21.
One year of experience in custodial services.
A valid Illinois Driver's License.
CPR/AED certification (training will be provided).

Nice To Haves

High school degree preferred.
Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Communicate regularly with the Facility Manager on Park District matters.
Inform the Facility Manager of any facility or equipment in need of repair.
Assist with ordering and monitoring janitorial supplies, working with vendors to optimize price and quality, and implementing the use of environmentally friendly cleaning products.
Prepare weekly work schedules for direct report custodial staff.
Ensure work shifts are adequately covered and additional work shifts are distributed appropriately.
Perform annual evaluations for direct report custodial staff.
Maintain the physical condition of all facilities with a high degree of cleanliness.
Clean and maintain all park district facilities, including sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpets, washing walls, windows, countertops, appliances, and fixtures, and trash removal.
Learn and operate cleaning equipment, including scrubbers, carpet cleaners, and power washing equipment.
Set up and/or breakdown programming space as required, including lifting and arranging chairs, tables, equipment, and supplies.
Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills in all communications.
Support the District’s safety initiative by adhering to policies and procedures, performing the job safely, attending required training, seeking additional training as needed, training and coaching staff, promptly investigating and reporting accidents/incidents, and proactively addressing hazards.
Focus on welcoming diversity, encouraging inclusion, and creating equity for all.
Perform any duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Facilities, the Deputy Director, or the Executive Director.