Sr. Custodian

Forsyth County; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth County General Services Department is seeking a Sr. Custodian to clean and maintain county buildings, report to a supervisor, and assist staff with janitorial tasks.

The role requires knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment, ability to supervise and train staff, and ensure supplies are available. A high school diploma or GED and 3 years in custodial work are required; CJIS background check may apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
• Ability to coordinate, supervise and evaluate the work of others.
• Ability to instruct others in proper cleaning supplies and equipment usage.
• Ability to observe and report needs for supplies.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees.

Responsibilities

• Assigns and reviews the work of a group of custodians responsible for cleaning assigned buildings.
• Ensures employees are on the job and completes time sheets.
• Trains employees on cleaning supplies or equipment and coordinates the training of new staff.
• Inspects cleaning equipment for faulty operation.
• Coordinates big projects such as moving furniture or special cleanings.
• Makes necessary arrangements to assure adequate supplies for cleaning assignments.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Cleaning methods

Supervisory experience

Coordinating tasks

Staff training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

General Statement of Duties

Forsyth County General Services Department is seeking a candidate for the position of Sr. Custodian. An employee in this is position will work alongside their supervisor and the custodial staff to ensure County buildings are clean and sanitary based on the expectations set forth by the department. This employee also makes recommendations for supplies and equipment needs as well as assisting the staff with janitorial techniques and procedures. The Sr. Custodian will be required to complete assigned janitorial tasks, fill-in when other staff are absent, and monitor the work of other custodial staff to ensure tasks are completed each day. This position will report to the supervisor on work progress, needs, and challenges within the assigned facilities. However, this position is not a supervisor over other custodial staff.

Work schedule: 4:00 pm to 12:30 am, Monday through Friday

Distinguishing Features

• Considerable knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment used in custodial work.
• Ability to coordinate, supervise and evaluate the work of others.
• Ability to instruct others in correct usage of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Ability to observe and report needs for supplies.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

Minimum Education And Experience

Graduation from high school or GED and three years experience in custodial work

At Least One Year Of Supervisory Experience Preferred.

A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.

This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent criminal background check.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assigns and reviews the work of a group of custodians responsible for cleaning assigned buildings.
• Assures that employees are on the job; completes time sheets.
• Trains employees on the proper use of new cleaning supplies or equipment; coordinates the training of new employees.
• Inspects cleaning equipment for faulty operation.
• Coordinates big projects such as moving furniture or special cleanings.
• Makes necessary arrangements to assure adequate supplies are available for cleaning assignments.
• Performs related work as required.