Lead Facilities Custodian

Assists in the planning, purchasing, training, and scheduling of work activities across the organization for custodial staff. Assigns and performs custodial duties necessary for the upkeep of City buildings, this is a working lead position. Provides training and direction to custodial staff.

Reports to: Facilities Custodial Supervisor

Direct Reports: None

The listed examples of work are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They may be modified with additions, deletions, or changes as necessary.

Reviews daily work activities and contributes to formal performance reviews.  Maintains work records and trains custodians on floor and carpet cleaning equipment. Assists with work schedules for the custodial crew in the absence of the Facilities Custodial Supervisor. 

Conducts building inspections for cleanliness, safety hazards, and maintenance.

Coordinates repair of hazardous and unsafe conditions of City buildings with supervisor.

Operates floor buffer, scrubber, vacuums, carpet, and upholstery cleaning equipment.

Assist with dissemination of policies, directives, and procedures to workers.

Performs general custodial duties and cleaning necessary for the upkeep of City buildings, including stripping and waxing floors, carpet care, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and polishing furniture.

Disinfect and sanitize hard surfaces, frequently touched surfaces (i.e. hand rails, light switches, door knobs/handles etc.).

Empties trash containers and picks up debris.

Dust vent grills throughout facilities.

Washes glass surfaces that may include windows, doors, and desktops.

Performs tile maintenance including stripping, sealing, waxing, buffing.

Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of custodial equipment such as vacuums, floor buffers, and carpet extractors. Responsible for reporting to immediate supervisor of any excessive repairs need to any equipment out of service.

Cleans and sanitizes locker rooms including showers, restroom areas, sinks, counter surfaces, urinals, and toilets. 

Replace soap and paper products, as needed. 

Coordinates and assists with City facility set-up for meetings, which includes brewing coffee and furnishing condiments, setting up tables and chairs, and providing audio/visual equipment as specified by room set-up request.

Ensures building security by checking to see all doors are locked and the building is clear each night through visual inspection. Also, notifies supervisor of any lights or locks that need to be replaced or repaired.

Responds to requests, such as moving furniture, or replacing light bulbs.

Shovels snow and applies ice-melt to City walkways and corridors.

Documented inventory tracking.

Assist supervisor with updating SDS folders.

Other duties or tasks as assigned.

Education: High School education or GED

Work Experience:  Minimum 3 years in building custodial maintenance. Minimum 1 year in a lead capacity; previous supervisory experience preferred.

Certifications and/or Licensures: None

Required Driver’s License:  Valid Colorado driver’s license and safe driving record.

Must pass the Criminal Justice information and Services (CJIS) background check prior to start date

An equivalent combination of education, training and relevant job experience may be substituted.

Working knowledge of:

• Custodial maintenance and floor care
• Proper usage of chemicals and Safety Data Sheets
• Strong sense of leadership skills
• Strong verbal and written skills

Basic knowledge of maintenance practices.

Skills and Abilities 

Computer Skills - Basic skills needed to operate computerized security systems.

Communication - Strong skills needed to direct employees.  Candidate possesses the ability to read, speak and write in English.

Spanish speaking is a plus.

Mechanical - Basic skills needed to operate floor buffing machine and performing minor equipment and building repairs.

Project Management - Strong skills needed to schedule custodial operations and oversee custodial personnel.  Must have good planning, inventory control, record keeping and organizational skills.

Work is performed inside City facilities and occasionally on the surrounding grounds (outside).  Works near moving mechanical parts; exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and various chemicals, some of which may be toxic.  The employee is exposed to various conditions including wet, hot, and cold conditions.

$19.75 - $29.62/hour, depending on qualifications and experience
 

The City of Englewood offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, and vision.