Custodian Team Leader

Custodian Team Leader

SUMMARY

This position is designated as essential staff. The Facilities Team presence at work is required regardless of the degree to which the College is operational while open or closed essential staff are required to report for work at any time their function is necessary to maintain or protect the physical well-being of the campus community. The Custodian Team Leader in coordination with the Assistant Director will work to lead instruct and train the custodian team to maintain a clean and healthy work environment of all CCAD buildings and property.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes but are not limited to the following:

Team Leader Tasks

• Understands the custodial needs of the entire campus and assists with distributing the workload as needed in an equitable and efficient manner.
• Assists in training the custodians to complete their tasks satisfactorily.
• Audits the custodian teams work and ensures the customers needs are being met.
• Assists the Assistant Director in providing oversight and retraining for any course correction needed of a team member.
• Assists the General Laborers with auditing inventory of supplies.
• Assists in redistributing the work load or fills in when a custodian team member calls off or is on vacation.
• Assists in coordinating the custodian team should an emergency happen requiring their services.

General Tasks

• Remove trash in classrooms laboratories administrative areas and hallways.
• Sweep and mop designated areas.
• Clean and restock restrooms.
• Vacuum carpeted areas.
• Clean glass surfaces indoors and partitions as needed.
• Dust vertical/horizontal surfaces tables desks and shelves in administrative areas.
• Inventory and stock supply areas.
• Assist with light maintenance as assigned i.e.: replacing light bulbs or a ceiling tile helping to clean a work site etc. These are examples and not an exhaustive list.
• Assist with preventative maintenance to walks drives and parking lots including snow and ice removal.
• Maintain outside areas of campus and remove trash and debris.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist with special events in the evenings and on weekends as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

• Thorough knowledge of proper safety techniques and procedures while using chemicals power tools hand tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques and the ability to operate equipment. (i.e. carpet cleaner)
• Ability to use required tools and equipment skillfully and safely.
• Ability to learn and apply proper cleaning procedures and use of equipment and supplies.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule overtime as needed for special projects and events. Assigned shift times are subject to change based on campus needs.
• Experience with snow and ice removal.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year custodial experience.
• Experience within an educational environment is a plus.
• 1 year of previous leadership experience preferred with a proven track record of developing team members skill sets.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers clients and other employees of the College.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job there will be prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Must be physically able to climb ladders bend or crawl into awkward spaces.
• The employee must frequently be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance from others.
• Must have sufficient visual acuity to perform tasks requiring close attention to detail

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration and must follow all safety protocols and procedures
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

About CCAD: Columbus College of Art & Design founded in 1879 is one of the oldest and largest private art and design colleges in the United States with more than 1100 undergraduate and graduate students. Undergraduate students choose from 12 majors: With strong exhibition and visiting artists programs and a commitment to the integration of business and art CCAD is a leader in art and design education.

About Columbus: Columbus is among the Top 10 best U.S. cities for new college grads and one of the top 10 creative scenes in the country as well as one of the 15 most affordable cities in the U.S. As one of the nations largest college towns Columbus is the type of city where creative activities flourish. There are eight distinct cultural districts that surround CCAD and there are more than 165 restaurants pubs and clubs in downtown alone. CCAD is a campus community located in the heart of this vibrant city.