To perform heavy-duty cleaning and maintenance work in an assigned area and coordinate the work of other custodians; perform related work.

Hours of operation will change every 6 months: Monday-Friday, 6 AM to 2:30 PM, then Tuesday-Saturday starting in July.

Applies basic skills while developing some specialized skills in procedures, operations, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment appropriate to area of specialization; performs routine and/or repetitive tasks; limited decision making required; generally works under close supervision; has no or limited experience; work is performed from within specific limits of established procedures and/or defined instructions.

● Explains priorities for completion of projects; resolves problems associated with staff assignments; schedules jobs to be accomplished; ensures safe working conditions for clients and staff; trains in proper and safe way to perform custodial services and operate/maintain equipment; reviews work to insure compliance with standards; assists with the preparation of performance evaluations; keeps records of employees hours worked; inventories supplies and materials; insures room availability and event schedules are followed.

● Performs and leads others in heavy-duty cleaning; cleans, sanitizes, and polishes fixtures; dusts, mops,, woodwork, walls, windows, and glass; removes waste and debris; selects products and cleaning compounds; measures and mixes compounds, disinfectants and sanitizing agents and applies them according to procedures or manufacturers' specifications; orders supplies for custodial closets; sweeps and mops/auto scrubs floors; sets up tables, chairs, and similar items for events; may assist with stripping and waxing of floors; moves furniture, appliances, and other heavy items; sets up and climbs ladders and scaffolding; shovels snow; reports building maintenance needs; performs a variety of duties to insure facility operation including: setting-up bleachers, portable flooring, tables, and chairs for special events; providing direction and answering basic questions regarding events for patrons; and setting-up and preparing audio/visual equipment and related aids for use.

● Operates scrubbers, buffers, carpet cleaners, vacuums, and wet/dry pickup machines; performs routine and preventive maintenance on cleaning equipment; finishes floors using buffers, chemical stripping agents, and final finishing waxes; uses snow blowers, dollies, and carts; replaces belts, brushes, and bearings in power equipment; insures that floor and building area is secured including doors locked and lights and appliances off; reports fire hazards, other emergencies.

● May perform other duties as needed.

● Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
● Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify cause of errors or other problems
● Ability to monitor building premises to ensure occupant of visitor safety

Good knowledge of: the methods, materials, and equipment used in heavy-duty custodial work including related safety practices; cleaning agents and related products and their possible reactions.

Some knowledge of: supervisory practices; sanitation and infection control; training methods used in custodial work.

Experience: operating industrial-type high-speed cleaning equipment; performing minor maintenance on custodial equipment; using hand tools to repair cleaning equipment; explaining the use and maintenance of custodial equipment.

A valid Driver's License is required.

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