Custodial Team Lead

Position Summary: Senior Level Custodian who directs the work of other school custodians. Trains custodial staff, assists with planning, assigning and directing work. Regularly performs duties of a School Custodian. Works under direct supervision of the Custodial Supervisor. Promotes a positive attitude, customer service satisfaction, high ethics and integrity, is transparent and treats all staff fairly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follows established cleaning procedures and schedules.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions from Supervisor or Manager.
• Maintains control of custodial supplies reporting status to Custodial Supervisor.
• Makes sure that all tools and equipment are maintained, used properly and safely by custodial staff.
• Operate various types of equipment such as wet/dry vac, floor equipment, hand truck, washer/dryer.
• Regularly performs the cleaning duties of a School Custodian.
• Keep logbook for Integrated Pest Management.
• Submits Maintenance Work Requests for damage and/or repairs using online work order system.
• Attends training and safety briefings as required.
• Assists in set-up of special events, sports functions and school activities.
• Ensure building doors are secured during rounds.
• Performs regularly scheduled tasks in a timely manner within assigned working hours.
• Adheres to all district policies and procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assigns work duties during regular shifts and project work during school breaks.
• Organizes adequate coverage of all areas by using personnel efficiently when others are absent.
• Trains new custodians.
• Performs inspections to ensure cleaning schedules are being followed and completed.
• Evaluates custodian work performance and reports any concerns in writing to the Supervisor.
• May suggest promotions, discipline or termination of employees, but must have documentation to support such issues.
• Implements all new processes, rules, policies and procedures with a positive attitude.
• Keeps Supervisor updated on progress and completion of any projects.
• Working knowledge of all custodial areas including tasks, equipment, and work processes.
• Follows proper reporting protocol for any incidents or accidents.
• Provides direction, leadership and training to custodial team members.
• Motivates staff by offering a positive work environment, recognition of achievement, offering additional training to assist with improved performance and by setting a good example in the workplace.
• Instills customer satisfaction, high quality and ethics, promoting a team-oriented concept.

Knowledge, Special Skills and Experience Required or Desired:

• Prior custodial experience required.
• Ability to effectively lead and communicate with employees, school staff and administration.
• Ability to read and comprehend basic operating instructions, chemical labeling information and safety guidelines.
• Competent use of basic mathematical skills is required for chemical use.
• Basic knowledge required to perform tasks on a computer or other technical devices.

Physical and Mental Efforts:

• This position requires a high level of physical and mental endurance.
• Long periods of walking, standing; ability to reach, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel or climb.
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to hear and listen to detailed information through oral communication.
• Ability to handle and balance multiple demands at the same time.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, bodily fluids and outside weather conditions.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Snow removal assistance could be required.