Lead Custodian

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY; Florida; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking county team as a Lead Custodian, where you will provide leadership and direction for housekeeping services across various facilities. This role involves not only performing essential cleaning tasks but also supervising a dedicated team to ensure high standards of cleanliness and safety. Your ability to communicate effectively and maintain good relationships with facility users will be key to your success. If you are passionate about maintaining a clean and safe environment while leading a motivated team, this position is an excellent opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in custodial care with supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to lead a crew and maintain good relationships with staff and patrons.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and participate in the cleaning of County buildings.
• Supervise custodial crew and ensure coverage of daily needs.

Skills

Leadership

Cleaning Skills

Supervisory Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

4 Years Custodial Experience

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Maintenance Tools

Job description

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Custodian - FT $17.58/hr - Facilities Maintenance

The Lead Custodian provides leadership and direction for housekeeping services for County facilities at various locations and may be assigned to different work areas and locations as workload requirements vary. Custodial projects included but are not limited to; performing cleaning duties custodial in nature, supervise other workers, coordinates time and leave, works independently and in cooperation with other employees to provide housekeeping services, responds to housekeeping service requests per established timeline, works with facility users to determine service needs, requests and maintains supplies and equipment, responsible for safety and security principles and is required to travel between multiple facilities based upon business needs.

Responsible Lead Custodian oversees and participates in the cleaning of County buildings. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Manager.

Requirements

• Assumes total routine tasks, including sweeping, scrubbing, dusting, polishing floors, washing walls, cleaning restrooms, windows, walks, and fixtures.
• Replenishes restroom supplies, empties garbage and trash containers.
• Requests requisition of cleaning and maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Opens work areas and secures on completion of work.
• Maintains necessary records relating to work performed and makes required reports.
• Distributes assignments to the custodial crew to ensure coverage of the daily needs of the County’s facilities. Checks subordinate custodial staff work to see that cleaning program is properly followed.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Rudimentary knowledge of maintenance requirements and use of cleaning and repair equipment.
• Some knowledge of routine type repairs is usually required in the operation of an indoor recreation facility.
• Good personality and the ability to maintain good relationships with associates, staff, and facility patrons.
• The ability and initiative to work effectively without close or continuous supervision.
• The ability to supervise subordinate personnel in custodial activities.
• The ability to lead a crew of custodial workers in a manner that will produce high morale and maximum performance.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
• Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid)
• Ability to communicate
• Moderate (15 to 44 pounds) lifting and carrying
• Walking
• Running
• Climbing
• Mopping, waxing, polishing
• Stretching
• Kneeling

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from high school is desirable, although not essential.
• Four (4) years of experience in building related custodial care, supervisory experience preferred.

(A comparable amount of training, education or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

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