Custodian Lead- Recreational Eagle Center

Job Duties

We are looking for interested individuals to join our team of Custodial professionals as a Lead Custodian. The custodial team works together to help keep spaces welcoming, safe, and clean. This position is designed to assist with custodial direction and coverage on the UW-La Crosse campus in the Recreational Eagle Center. Work is performed under the direction of the Custodial Supervisor.

• Assists the Custodial Supervisor in training new employees, planning assignments for adequate coverage, and inspecting the building to ensure established cleaning standards are met.
• The shift for this position will be Monday-Friday from 7:00am-3:30pm (some flexibility with scheduled hours due to events).
• Maintain organization of supply areas and equipment, document inventory, and request additional supplies as needed.
• Document and report repairs, violations, and pest control needs.
• Maintain clean and clear walkways to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice.
• Utilize basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables.

Management Skills

Management skills are helpful. On-the-job training is provided.

• Schedule, monitor, and communicate with staff and assist with training.
• Monitor and secure facility interior and exterior entrances and report issues to appropriate entities.
• Respond to facility emergencies and hazardous situations and escalate incidents according to established policies and procedures.

Department

• Implement and maintain assigned cleaning standards.
• Communicate with Rec Sports staff to address needs and service requests.
• Promote and participate in a collaborative team environment.
• Work collaboratively and responsively with team members and supervisors.
• Perform general cleaning.
• Complete minor maintenance tasks.
• Aid in moving and furniture staging projects, setting up for scheduled events.
• Snow / ice removal from entrances and fire exits.

Physical Demands

• Ability to repeatedly push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, and climb ladders.
• Must be able to work with hands and arms above shoulder level; requires considerable movement of the arms, twisting and bending of the back.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Must have sufficient physical strength and flexibility to lift and pour 5-gallon containers of chemicals, empty buckets and remove garbage, trash, and recycling from the buildings.
• Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit to perform essential job functions for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to tolerate temperature extremes and perform duties within extreme temperature ranges for trash removal from the buildings and snow and ice removal from entrances.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Train new employees: follow-up to ensure proper cleaning chemicals and techniques are being used; make corrections and provide additional training as needed.
• Plan assignments to assure adequate staffing levels; equipment and cleaning supplies are available to properly and safely complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Inspect buildings regularly and report any problems to the custodial supervisor.
• Maintain physical inventories of supplies and equipment.
• Assure work rules and safety standards are enforced and report any problems to the supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Physical strength and stamina to perform required work.
• Ability to read work instructions and schedules, warning signs, and labels.
• Ability to retain and carry out multiple work assignments.
• Knowledge of basic safety precautions including the use of caustic and toxic chemicals, methods of lifting heavy objects, safe work clothing and coverings, and the use of personal protection equipment.
• Ability to observe and react to hazards and changing conditions in the work environment (e.g., wet floors, broken glass, members or other person in need of assistance, etc.).
• Work independently and within a team setting.
• Pleasant, welcoming behavior and attitude toward the public, co-workers, students, faculty, staff, etc.
• Ability to wear protective equipment, i.e. respirator, breathing apparatus, hearing, or eye protection, etc.
• Must obtain or have the ability to obtain a valid driver’s license and the certification to drive a state vehicle.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Prior custodial experience, including ability to operate cleaning equipment such as industrial vacuum cleaners, carpet extractors, and electric floor buffers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use the internet to complete online forms, access communications and information, and review and respond to emails.
• Knowledge of the methods, tools, supplies, and equipment utilized in a comprehensive custodial operation.
• One year management experience.