Job Details

Position Title: Custodian Lead - Facilities Planning and Management

Job Category: University Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Custodian Lead

Job Duties

This position is responsible for providing custodial lead work and equipment repair services for Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) in the academic buildings. The Custodian Lead guides the work of a crew of Custodians, temporary employees (USTEs), and student workers. The incumbent works under the direction of the Custodial Services Assistant Supervisor or Custodial Program Manager.

This is a first-shift position with the normal working hours of Monday-Friday 5:00 am-1:00 pm.

Key Job Responsibilities

A. Provide lead work and custodial support for FP&M custodial operations

A1. Establish and maintain good working relationships with custodial personnel and with all other people using FP&M buildings.
A2. Assist assigned custodians with project and routine work.
A3. Check attendance daily and arrange housekeeping coverage for unanticipated absences.
A4. Make frequent rounds checking progress and quality of housekeeping services being performed
A5. Provide initial and ongoing instructions to employees on proper housekeeping methods and procedures and the safe use of equipment and chemicals.
A6. Keep abreast of new procedures, products, and equipment, and pass the information on to others.
A7. Enlist the help of the supervisors in addressing any ongoing concerns regarding work assignments, progress, or performance.
A8. Lock and unlock buildings as required.

B. Perform custodial work

B1. Perform custodial work in assigned areas as directed.
B2. Perform other custodial duties when requested by customers, assistant supervisors, or self-generated.
B3. Fill in for academic zone absences, scheduled and unscheduled, when required.
B4. Coordinate housekeeping coverage for all academic buildings with other Custodian Leads and Assistant Supervisors.
B5. Participate in scheduled and/or emergency overtime work in various campus buildings.

C. Perform laundry duties

C1. Collect laundry from the zone buildings
C2. Wash and dry laundry per instructions pertinent to the type of laundry.
C3. Remove and replace worn cleaning rags as appropriate for each building.
C4. Deliver clean laundry to zone buildings.
C5. Perform scheduled maintenance and incidental repairs of laundry equipment.

D. Repair and maintenance of Custodial Equipment

D1. Perform routine maintenance PMs on custodial equipment.
D2. Order and maintain shop supplies and repair parts as needed. Get repair parts from University Stores if available.
D3. Report findings of any anomalies and repairs to the assistant supervisor for entry into TMA record-keeping system.
D4. Pick up and deliver equipment back to the original location.
D5. Check, test, and maintain electrolyte levels of batteries.
D6. Maintain shop & work areas in clean and safe conditions.

E. Perform miscellaneous tasks within the academic zone, as directed.

E1. Respond to trouble calls of both a custodial and maintenance nature in academic buildings during and after normal business hours.
E2. Coordinate and perform bulbs and other recycling as necessary.
E3. Coordinate academic zone custodial snow removal efforts with other Custodian Leads and participate in zone snow and ice removal efforts.
E4. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

H.S. Diploma
Prior experience performing custodial activities, housekeeping or facilities maintenance in a professional setting
Ability to attain UW System driver authorization within first week of employment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to provide lead work, instruction and administrative support for FP&M Zone custodial crew
Ability to perform a variety of daily, periodic, and seasonal duties
Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers, staff, and students
Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Ability to independently organize and prioritize workload
Knowledge of commercial cleaning methods, cleaning solutions, equipment, and materials
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to work independently
Ability to be authorized to drive a state vehicle
Knowledge of custodial equipment and effective repair methods of the same
Knowledge of wet cell batteries and the maintenance of the same
Ability to work with various hand and powered tools
Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills