Sr. Custodian

Forsyth County (NC); Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth County General Services Department invites applications for the Sr. Custodian position with an evening schedule from 4:00 pm to 12:30 am, Monday through Friday.

The role supports the supervisor and custodial staff, performing assigned janitorial tasks, filling in when others are absent, and monitoring tasks to ensure daily completion. The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of custodial experience, with one year of supervisory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, plus 3 years custodial experience.
• One year supervisory experience preferred.
• Must pass CJIS background check.
• Ability to supervise and evaluate the work of others.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assign and review the work of custodians in assigned buildings.
• Ensure employees are on the job and complete time sheets.
• Train staff on proper use of cleaning supplies and equipment; coordinate training of new employees.
• Inspect cleaning equipment for faulty operation.
• Coordinate large projects such as moving furniture or special cleanings.
• Arrange supplies to ensure availability for cleaning assignments.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Cleaning methods

Supervisory ability

Staff training

Supply management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• 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.
• 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 include but are not limited to:

• 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.