FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - CUSTODIAN LEAD

County of El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

County of El Paso is seeking a Custodian, Lead to provide lead direction to custodial staff across multiple facilities. The position requires minimal supervision and offers broader responsibilities, including oversight of crew assignments and hands-on assistance to complete projects in a timely manner.

The role emphasizes leadership, scheduling, and performance evaluations, with a focus on safety, training, and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years custodial experience with at least one year in a lead or supervisory role.
• Valid driver’s license with driving record acceptable to the County.
• Access to County network with a personal smart device by start date.
• Ability to supervise, schedule, and evaluate custodial staff.
• Commitment to safety and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide lead work direction to custodial staff and assist foreman.
• Create and monitor work schedules, assign tasks, and review performance.
• Manage timecards and participate in hiring decisions.
• Maintain equipment and supplies inventory; evaluate usage.
• Operate custodial equipment and ensure safety procedures.
• Drive to county buildings as needed.
• Perform regular and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Ensure safe work zones and proper use of chemicals.
• Substitute for foreman during absences.
• Mentor staff and promote high-quality work culture.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Safety procedures

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Mops

Vacuum cleaners

Waxing machinery

Inventory tools

Job description

Acceptable Experience and Education

High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of custodial experience in multiple facility custodial operations, with a minimum of one (1) year in a lead or supervisory role;

Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certificates, Licenses, and Other Requirements

Must have or obtain by date of hire a valid driver’s license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso.

In order to access into the County’s network and systems, a personal smart device is required by the hire start date.?

Essential Duties

Assists in providing work direction to custodial staff; participates with the Custodian Foreman in creating work schedules; assigns work; provides instruction and guidance to staff; conducts work quality inspections; maintains data and records;

As directed, supervises department employees, assigns and reviews work; responsible for timecards, training, providing input on performance evaluations, and making recommendations on hiring, terminating, and disciplining personnel;

Motivates and works with employees to correct deficiencies;

Demonstrates leadership and ability to deliver efficiency and quality at the highest of standards;

Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field;

Meets with Custodian Foreman to identify and resolve problems;

Participates in the inventory and ordering of janitorial supplies; tracks and evaluates equipment and product usage; evaluates the performance of equipment and supplies; makes recommendations;

Strips and waxes tile floors; shampoos carpeted areas;

Receives service complaints and refers for corrective actions;

Ensures that custodial staff are following appropriate safety procedures and using proper safety equipment;

Performs minor repairs to equipment and fixtures;

Drives to and from all county buildings, as needed;

Operates simple to moderately complex equipment, e.g. mops, vacuums, waxing machinery;

Utilizes various cleaning, disinfecting and waxing chemicals and compounds;

Prepares assigned equipment for safe and efficient operating condition by inspecting prior to and after use;

Performs and schedules regular and preventive maintenance and repair for equipment under charge;

Ensures a safe work zone by proper use of signage and cleaning chemicals and equipment;

Sweeps, mops, strips, waxes, and polishes floors; dusts and polishes furniture and fixtures;

Vacuums rugs and carpets; shampoos carpet when necessary;

Cleans doors, windows, and walls;

Empties wastebaskets and trash;

Performs recycling; retrieves recyclable items from participating departments;

Cleans rest rooms; replenishes supplies when necessary;

Receives and transports shipments from the loading dock; records items on inventory;

Assists co-workers with various related tasks;

As assigned substitutes for foreman and/or co-workers during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations;

Substitutes, if assigned, during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations;

Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts; and

Creates a high-quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills.

Other Important Duties*

Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

Maintains a safe and healthy work place environment;

Work shift may change based on operational needs.

As members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor.

Summary of Position

The Custodian, Lead, under minimal supervision, provides lead work direction to custodial staff in the cleaning of designated County facilities. This designation is distinguished from the Custodian in classification by greater freedom to act and broader work responsibilities. This position provides oversight of the assignment to the crew assigned and provides hands on assistance to get the project completed in a timely manner.

Organizational Relationships

Reports to: Custodian Foreman

Directs: Custodial Staff

Other: Has contact with other County employees and the general public.

Minimum Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

custodial equipment, supplies, practices, and procedures; potential hazards of the materials and equipment used in performing assigned tasks; occupational safety rules and practices associated with performing duties.

Skill/Ability to:

operate custodial equipment; plan, coordinate and supervise the performance of simple to moderately complex contract cleaning tasks and projects; perform manipulative tasks requiring eye/hand/foot coordination; perform heavy manual tasks; receive, understand, and carry out verbal and written instructions. Pass a Background Investigation;

Each and every county position requires the following professional skills and abilities as key and necessary elements of performance:

• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance;
• Work well with others and participate fully in a team oriented environment;
• Interface with other employees and customers in a courteous and respectful manner;
• Maintain strict confidentiality;
• Project positive support of their department and all county organizations at all times; and,
• Maintain and enhance the County's commitment to customer service excellence.