Custodian II - FT

Nebraska Department of Education; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nebraska Department of Education is seeking a Custodian II to supervise custodial staff and ensure cleanliness and security of assigned buildings. This full-time role includes training staff, performing cleaning duties, and maintaining safety protocols. A supportive environment is emphasized, fostering belonging and respect among all individuals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in custodial area.
• One year in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and trains custodial staff.
• Cleans and disinfects all assigned areas.
• Maintains safety and security of the building.

Skills

Supervision

Cleaning

Safety Precautions

Education

High school graduate or GED

Job description

Under the general direction and supervision of the Superintendent, Physical Plant, the Custodian II position functions as a working supervisor who supervises and trains custodial staff and participates in the regular cleaning and security operations necessary for proper maintenance, safety, and security of an assigned building or group of buildings. This full-time regular position maintains inventories of cleaning equipment and supplies and ensures they are properly used and stored. The custodial supervisor is responsible for cleanliness, sanitation, and orderliness both inside and outside of areas assigned, as well as for the removal of waste collected. The custodial supervisor also makes regular inspections to ensure maintenance of cleanliness standards and safe and secure conditions, and performs other maintenance as directed. This is a full-time, regular position.

Essential Functions

Clean All Aspects of Assigned Area

• Cleans and disinfects sinks, toilets, and trash receptacles; cleans and fills toilet paper and paper towel dispensers; cleans mirrors, hand rails, glass doors, windows, window ledges, walls, coat racks, file cabinets, blinds, shelves, tables, chairs, chalkboards, dry erase boards, ceilings, diffusers, and air ducts; empties trash cans and replaces liners; changes light bulbs; sweeps, dusts, scrubs, buffs, strips and wax hard surface floors in all assigned areas; vacuums carpets; shampoos and extracts carpets as needed.
  
  

Secure Area

• Responsible for unlocking all doors as needed and assigned, and making sure all doors are locked after use.
  
  

Safety and Security

• Understand the dangers and safety precautions in the use of cleaning chemicals. Keep emergency eye wash stations in working order.
• Put out "wet floor" signs when appropriate and remove them when the floors are dry.
• Assist in maintaining a secure environment for the building, and secure assistance from authorities as needed.
  
  

Supervise

• Supervises any assigned custodial staff
• Train custodial staff as needed
• Set up assigned custodian staff work schedules, as needed.
  
  

Promote a Culture of Belonging

Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the College's policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the custodial area, with one (1) year in a supervisory capacity.
• Able to work with cleaning chemicals.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the maintenance of hard surface floors
  
  

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