Full-Time Lead Custodian

Independent Sector; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Sector in Layton, Utah seeks a seasoned custodian supervisor to oversee building cleaning and maintenance operations. You will manage custodial staff, ensure cleanliness standards, and address minor repairs to keep facilities safe and welcoming.

The role requires high school equivalence and several years of related experience, with strong supervisory and communication skills to coordinate tasks and maintain compliance with city guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with four years of related custodial experience.
• Knowledge of supervisory techniques and cleaning standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and follows the city's mission statement, values and expectations.
• Performs custodial duties including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, and trash removal.
• Cleans windows and maintains building entrances.
• Checks security of buildings and monitors custodial areas.
• Oversees custodial areas and coordinates with contracted staff to meet standards.
• Performs simple maintenance such as replacing vacuum belts and minor plumbing repairs.
• Tracks supplies and assists with budget projections for custodial services.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Cleaning standards

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Electrical meters

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Oversees and performs custodial tasks; performs a variety of semi-skilled duties related to the general housekeeping maintenance of buildings and facilities, and other related duties.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Oversees and performs custodial tasks; performs a variety of semi-skilled duties related to the general housekeeping maintenance of buildings and facilities, and other related duties.

Essential Functions

Promotes and follows the city's mission statement, values and expectations.

Performs custodial duties which may include but are not limited to the following:

• Sweeps, mops, waxes, buffs floors
• Vacuums and dusts
• Cleans windows
• Cleans restrooms
• Removes Trash
• Checks security of buildings and office areas
• Cleans assigned area designated by Facilities Manager
• Oversees all custodial areas and makes a checklist of item missed
• Takes initiative to correct problems without having to report them
• Cleans and maintains building entrances

Performs basic general upkeep of city buildings; reports custodial equipment needing repair to assure efficient and safe operation.

Makes simple repairs such as the replacement of vacuum belts, light tubes, etc.; performs light maintenance, including repairing minor water leaks and addressing minor plumbing issues; clears and cleans simple drain obstructions; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Tracks inventory and orders necessary materials and equipment to assure appropriate quantity of custodial supplies, paper products, and lighting products; receives and processes invoices for purchases; monitors expenditures to conform to established budget limitations; assists with annual budget projections for custodial supplies and services.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and experience

Graduation from high school plus four (4) years of experience performing the above or related duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of supervisory techniques; working knowledge of cleaning requirements and practices; knowledge of methods related to techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in general custodial work; basic knowledge of construction techniques; operation and minor maintenance and repair of plumbing fixtures; basic knowledge of personal computers preferred; knowledge of diagnostic testing of electrical systems.

Skill in coordinating with, overseeing, and motivating contracted custodians to ensure janitorial services meet City cleaning standards. Skill in one or more of the building trades, including painting, carpentry, minor electrical, cement masonry, dry wall or related craft; the use of a variety of hand and power tools such as hammers, saws, wrenches, sanders, floor buffers, vacuums, and other tools common to building maintenance and repair; skill in the use of electrical meters; good troubleshooting skills.

Ability to determine needs for services and supplies necessary to carry out tasks; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; develop effective working relationships with supervisor, fellow employees and subordinates; ability to work on-call and additional hours when needed; ability to respond to the City within 20 minutes from home while on-call.

Special Qualifications

Must be able to move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Salary: $21.95 - $30.74 per hour