Lead Custodian

Position Summary

Under moderate oversight, assigns and reviews the work of three or more regular custodians, and performs cleaning duties and minor repair work.

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Typical Duties

Sweep, scrub, apply finishes to and polish floors; vacuum and steam rugs and carpets; sweep walks and entrances; clean windows, woodwork, walls and furniture; disinfect/clean restrooms and drinking fountains; pick up refuse and recyclables and transports; move and arrange furniture and equipment for classroom changes and set-up for college and community events; move and wash district/college vehicles; participate in thorough cleaning and restoration of facilities during off-peak periods (at which time work shifts may change to accommodate cleaning schedule); lock and unlock doors, gates and windows; perform maintenance and minor repairs; receive and pick up supplies and equipment; operate and maintain cleaning equipment; report safety, sanitary and fire hazards.

Oversee and coordinate the work of three or more regular custodians; ensure that the areas of responsibilities are maintained in a clean, orderly, and safe condition; receive requests for furniture or equipment setups, and assign special work as required; assume responsibility for seeing that the instructions of the custodial supervisor are carried out on the shift to which assigned; distribute custodial supplies; solve minor problems in floor care such as carpet damage, floor stains; oversee window cleaning on multi-storied buildings; perform custodial duties and has responsibility for a regularly assigned cleaning area; keep records and submit reports. Perform related duties as assigned.