Lead Custodian

Guadalupe Centers Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Lead Custodian to oversee a dedicated custodial team. This role involves managing cleaning operations, training staff, and ensuring high cleanliness standards across facilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a solid understanding of cleaning techniques and safety protocols. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will help maintain a safe and clean space for a diverse community. If you have a passion for cleanliness and team management, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference.

Qualifications

• 5 years of job-related experience required.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning techniques and equipment.
• Leadership and team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of custodial staff members.
• Perform and oversee routine cleaning tasks.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure cleaning standards.

Skills

Cleaning Techniques

Leadership

Time Management

Communication Skills

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Power Tools

Job description

Summary: The Lead Custodian at Guadalupe Centers is responsible for overseeing the custodial team's cleaning activities inside the organization's buildings. This role involves both leadership duties and training new staff in proper custodial procedures, including the use of tools, machines, and cleaning agents. The Lead Custodian plays a pivotal role in maintaining cleanliness and safety standards across Guadalupe Centers' facilities.

• Supervision and Team Leadership:
• Lead and supervise a team of custodial staff members.
• Schedule and assign daily cleaning tasks to ensure the efficient operation of the custodial team.
• Provide training and guidance to new custodial staff members.
• Assist the Director and Manager of Custodial Services with timekeeping (e.g. confirming that employees work assigned hours).
• Cleaning and Maintenance:
  • Perform and oversee routine cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting.
  • Coordinate and execute deep cleaning projects on a scheduled basis.
  • Monitor and maintain the overall cleanliness of the facility.
• Quality Control:
  • Conduct regular inspections to ensure cleaning standards are met.
  • Address any issues or deficiencies promptly and implement corrective actions.
  • Uphold a high level of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the premises.
• Equipment and Supplies Management:
  • Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment.
  • Ensure that all custodial staff have the necessary tools and supplies to perform their duties.
  • Coordinate with procurement to order supplies as needed.
  • Assist the Manager of Custodial Services with orders and distribution of custodial supplies and equipment to custodial staff and/or storage locations. (E.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuums, mops, etc.)
• Reporting and Documentation:
  • Prepare and submit regular reports on cleaning activities, supplies usage, and maintenance needs.
  • Document and report any equipment malfunctions or maintenance issues.
• Training and Development:
  • Provide ongoing training to custodial staff on proper cleaning techniques and safety procedures.
  • Participates in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars to convey and/or gather information required to perform job functions.
  • Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Security and Safety:
  • Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Report and address any safety concerns promptly.
  • Secure facilities after operating hours by locking doors, closing windows, and setting alarms when needed
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 5 years of job-related experience required.
• Experience may be substituted for education.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, and supplies.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Leadership and team management experience.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.
• Bilingual is required

This job operates in a professional office environment. Guadalupe Centers serves a diverse population, including children, adolescents, and adults, some of whom may have mental or behavioral health problems. Consequently, all GC staff must demonstrate appropriate daily behavior, appropriate expression of emotions, and appropriate role modeling. Hostility, aggression, unnecessary or inappropriate physical actions, and inappropriate emotional expression are unacceptable behaviors for any of our employees. The custodian may be required to work flexible hours and weekends based on operational needs.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to perform physical labor including climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, reaching, and standing for long periods. This position requires the ability to stand for up to eight hours per shift, work in confined spaces, lift a minimum of 50 pounds unassisted, and operate various hand and power tools. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The employee may also be exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, and work output.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GCI is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, ancestry, age, sex, gender, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, veteran status, service member status or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. Preventing discrimination is the responsibility of every employee in the way employees treat and interact with one another. Therefore, GCI expects all work relations to be business-like and professional, free of bias, prejudice, harassment and/or discrimination.

GCI's policy of Equal Opportunity extends to all conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, training, compensation, discipline, transfers, separation, layoff, recall, leave of absence and promotion. GCI will not tolerate any discrimination in the workplace, and it is expected that any employee who believes they have been subjected to any practice that appears to be inconsistent with this policy will contact Human Resources. Improper interference with the ability of GCI's employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated.

GCI encourages reporting of incidents or concerns regarding discrimination to the Director of Human Resources, so that prompt and constructive action can be taken. There will be no retaliation or adverse action against an employee for raising an issue or complaint pursuant to this policy. The report will be investigated to determine what, if any, responsive action is necessary and appropriate. Any employee found responsible for an inappropriate or discriminatory act will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including separation.