Custodian Team Lead

Job Summary

• Provides structure and oversight for entry-level employees. Prioritizes work assignments within a given routine and assigns tasks. Participates in performing custodial duties. Monitors work for quality, accuracy, and completeness to ensure compliance with departmental sanitation standards.
• Manages and controls equipment and chemicals assigned to a given routine. Maintains and orders supplies.
• Inspects assigned areas and equipment to ensure that the quality of care is consistent with departmental standards.
• Reports staff concerns, areas of deficiency, and any need for building maintenance to the shift supervisor for appropriate action.
• Trains new employees on cleaning procedures, equipment, products, departmental policies, and standards. May review and approve timesheets.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Assists with snow removal activities as necessary.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/ WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED) with 1 year of custodial experience and demonstrated leadership skills; OR
• General knowledge at the high school level with 2 years of experience at the foundational custodian level and demonstrated leadership skills.

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Knowledge of effective leadership techniques.
• Ability to lead people and processes.
• Knowledge of general cleaning procedures and equipment.
• Ability to operate and use standard cleaning equipment and materials.
• Ability to perform work that requires medium to heavy physical effort.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.