Custodian Leadworker

To perform heavy-duty cleaning and maintenance work in an assigned area and coordinate the work of other custodians; perform related work.

Hours of operation will change every 6 months:
Monday-Friday: 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM.
Tuesday-Saturday: 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM.

Facilities Operations and Maintenance supports the universitys strategic mission by professionally maintaining safe functional and attractive facilities and grounds while also providing quality support services to the campus community.

Applies basic skills while developing some specialized skills in procedures operations techniques tools materials and/or equipment appropriate to area of specialization; performs routine and/or repetitive tasks; limited decision making required; generally works under close supervision; has no or limited experience; work is performed from within specific limits of established procedures and/or defined instructions.

Explains priorities for completion of projects; resolves problems associated with staff assignments; schedules jobs to be accomplished; ensures safe working conditions for clients and staff; trains in proper and safe way to perform custodial services and operate/maintain equipment; reviews work to insure compliance with standards; assists with the preparation of performance evaluations; keeps records of employees hours worked; inventories supplies and materials; insures room availability and event schedules are followed.

Performs and leads others in heavy-duty cleaning; cleans sanitizes and polishes fixtures; dusts mops woodwork walls windows and glass; removes waste and debris; selects products and cleaning compounds; measures and mixes compounds disinfectants and sanitizing agents and applies them according to procedures or manufacturers specifications; orders supplies for custodial closets; sweeps and mops/auto scrubs floors; sets up tables chairs and similar items for events; may assist with stripping and waxing of floors; moves furniture appliances and other heavy items; sets up and climbs ladders and scaffolding; shovels snow; reports building maintenance needs; performs a variety of duties to insure facility operation including: setting-up bleachers portable flooring tables and chairs for special events; providing direction and answering basic questions regarding events for patrons; and setting-up and preparing audio/visual equipment and related aids for use.

Operates scrubbers buffers carpet cleaners vacuums and wet/dry pickup machines; performs routine and preventive maintenance on cleaning equipment; finishes floors using buffers chemical stripping agents and final finishing waxes; uses snow blowers dollies and carts; replaces belts brushes and bearings in power equipment; insures that floor and building area is secured including doors locked and lights and appliances off; reports fire hazards other emergencies.

May perform other duties as needed.

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
Ability to inspect equipment structures or materials to identify cause of errors or other problems.
Ability to monitor building premises to ensure occupant of visitor safety.

Good knowledge of: the methods materials and equipment used in heavy-duty custodial work including related safety practices; cleaning agents and related products and their possible reactions.

Some knowledge of: supervisory practices; sanitation and infection control; training methods used in custodial work.

Experience: operating industrial-type high-speed cleaning equipment; performing minor maintenance on custodial equipment; using hand tools to repair cleaning equipment; explaining the use and maintenance of custodial equipment.

A valid Drivers License is required.