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Pay: $21.64/hr to start
Shift Hours: 2nd shift
Position Overview & Purpose:
Are you a hands-on problem solver who takes pride in maintaining safe, welcoming, and fully operational environments? We are seeking a dedicated Lead Facility Custodian to anchor our client's facility’s daily operations. In this role, you will be the backbone of their upkeep, managing everything from routine sanitation and preventive maintenance to building security and minor technical repairs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facility Operations & Security: Open and close the building securely, operating alarm systems and checking doors, windows, and gates. Monitor and report unsafe conditions to management immediately.
- Sanitation & Upkeep: Perform comprehensive cleaning, sanitizing, and restocking of restrooms, drinking fountains, cafeterias, and classrooms. Execute floor care services (stripping, sealing, polishing, shampooing) and maintain facility surfaces, including graffiti removal and touch-up painting.
- Preventive Maintenance & Repairs: Conduct routine inspections of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical), change air filters, and perform minor non-industrial repairs. Follow proper protocols for chemical and power equipment usage to prevent damage or injury.
- Logistics & Event Support: Manage the distribution of building assets, supplies, and furniture. Prepare facilities for scheduled community and campus events, including setup and teardown.
- Team Leadership & Training: Guide and mentor new and existing crew members on proper equipment handling, chemical application, and workflow standards, acting as the on-site liaison for the facility manager.
- Customer Service & Compliance: Coordinate effectively with staff, students, visitors, and the public. Keep meticulous documentation, digital logs, and reports using existing organizational systems.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Education & Experience
- Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Experience: 2+ years of relevant facilities, custodial, or maintenance experience.
- Training & Compliance: Must successfully complete onboarding training and department-specific assessments within 90 days of the start date.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
- Core Competencies: Strong accountability for personal performance, excellent time-management skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a diverse, multi-ethnic, and multi-cultural community.
- Communication & Integrity: Effective written and verbal communication skills in English, coupled with a high degree of integrity and professionalism.
- Preferences: Mechanical aptitude, strong independent decision-making skills, and adaptability to shifting daily priorities.
Fingerprint criminal background checks are conducted upon hire.
Please forward resumes right away.