LEAD CUSTODIAN
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General Characteristics:
A Lead Custodian is responsible for leading and coordinating the work of Custodian positions in cleaning the inside of buildings and other facilities, performing minor maintenance and moving furniture and office equipment; ensures that assigned duties are completed on schedule and are done well within the area assigned; schedules project work and work order requests; responsible for supply needs of the area assigned; responsible for security surveillance; may be responsible for inventory control of all supplies and equipment; may perform as a Custodian during an absence; does related work as required. Physical strength and agility are required to operate cleaning, waxing and other equipment, to safely lift and carry furniture, cleaning equipment and bags of trash, and to repeatedly bend, stoop and twist. Working conditions include standing and/or walking for long periods of time and potential exp6sure to body fluids. Positions may require the ability to work irregular hours or to rotate shifts.
Examples of Work:
Schedules work order completion and monthly projects; prepares work orders; monitors the quality of work performed by custodial positions and assures timely completion of assignments; trains custoial staff.
Controls the issuing of supplies and equipment for the housekeeping area; maintains records on a microcomputer; recommends purchases of supplies and equipment
Sweeps and mops floors using hand or power equipment; cleans and waxes furniture; empties trash containers; strips and refinishes floors; washes walls and mirrors; washes windows (inside and out- side) using both the unger and tucker methods; dusts; cleans chalk- boards, drinking fountains, counters and lights; cleans and sanitizes restrooms and replenishes supplies; delivers supplies; inspects areas for cleanliness; repairs and makes adjustments to toilets, urinals and drinking fountains by replacing flush valves, water flow regulators, seats, etc.; performs minor maintenance to custodial equipment.
Vacuums, spot cleans, shampoos and extracts carpets; glues down tiles and performs minor carpet repair.
Moves furniture; arranges desks, chairs and tables; takes down or sets up chairs and tables for events; picks up supplies; makes deliveries.
Replaces light bulbs; locks and unlocks roams; performs security surveillance; provides battery assists.
Washes and gases vehicles; mixes and adds chemicals to the HVAC system.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of and skill in the operation of floor, carpet, wall and office cleaning equipment and tools; knowledge of and skill in safely mixing and applying custodial chemicals; knowledge of OSHA regulations as they relate to cleaning and sanitation measures; knowledge of and skill in cleaning methods and procedures; skill in training and monitoring of performance of staff; ability to plan work assignments and set priorities; ability to read,' understand and apply oral and written instructions and labels; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to safely operate power custodial equipment; ability to safely lift and carry furniture, equipment and bags weighing up to 50 pounds; ability to complete assigned duties on schedule and to work well with others or independently; ability to work irregular hours or to rotate shifts; ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods; ability to bend, stoop and twist repeatedly; ability to work well under pressure; ability to work with minimal supervision; ability to climb stairs and ladders; ability to reach overhead for extended periods; ability to perform preventive maintenance on equipment operated; basic mechanical aptitude; ability to work safely.
Supervision:
Reports to and works under the general supervision of a custodial manager. Work is performed independently according to established procedures. General instructions as to scope of work and priorities are provided by the supervisor. Employee is responsible for daily operations with the supervisor available to consult on problems and policy decisions.
This position coordinates and leads the work of Custodian positions and student assistants. This position plans work, assigns tasks, trains, provides priorities and is available to answer questions or troubleshoot problems on a daily basis. This position may, plan, assign, approve, instruct, set priorities and schedule the work of all staff in the absence of the custodial manager.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school graduation or equivalent is required. Two years of experience performing the full range of custodial duties including the operation of hand andpower equipment and the safe and proper mixing and applying.of cleaning chemicals is required. A current Oregon driver's license is required for some positions.
Equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered qualifying.
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