Lead Custodian

Job Summary

The Lead Custodian, under general supervision, may be assigned to various positions within the Denver Health facility, including patient area cleaner, non-patient area cleaner, trash technician, special care unit cleaner, floor care, and others. They assist in hands-on training of new staff and re-training of existing staff. They act in a supervisory role in the absence of the supervisor or manager, performing huddles, ensuring coverage of staff assignments, carrying department phone to dispatch service requests, monitoring bed board, and performing other cleaning duties.

Essential Functions

• Performs Lead Custodian duties by functioning as a work leader, assisting custodial staff with supply/equipment, and training, completing work orders, inspections, and monitoring of work areas, and work schedules, ensuring all work completed meets or exceeds cleaning expectations as defined in the EVS Standards for Cleanliness.

• Keeps record of progress on work completed.

• Assists custodial staff and performs daily cleaning, sanitizing, and servicing of assigned work area as per schedules and procedures by using appropriate disinfectant cleaners, chemicals, and equipment - consisting of sweeping, dust mopping, wet mopping, vacuuming, rest room cleaning, floor care projects, and other related duties as required.

• Performs daily detail cleaning of assigned area as per schedules and procedures by using appropriate disinfectant cleaners, chemicals, and equipment - consisting of washing walls, doors, frames, sills, windows, baseboards, fixtures, furniture, ceilings, vents, and light fixtures.

• Performs and coordinates project floor work consisting of buffing, scrubbing, stripping, waxing, and sealing of hard floor surfaces and bonnet cleaning, spot cleaning, shampooing, and extracting of carpeted floors by using appropriate cleaning chemicals and equipment.

• Collects and disposes of trash and bio-hazard waste by properly containing and transporting to proper disposal locations. Cleans and services equipment, maintains janitorial closet and carts, supplies stock levels, and chemical labeling requirements.

• Maintains building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours. Notifies supervisor concerning the need for work orders related to building and equipment repair.

Education & Work Experience

• No High School Diploma and/or No GED Required
• 4-6 years 5 years of custodian experience in Health Care Required or 4-6 years 5 years of experience at Denver Health with passing competencies

Licenses & Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

• Knowledge of safety hazards and necessary safety precautions sufficient to be able to establish a safety work environment.

• Knowledge of chemicals and equipment used to clean surface areas sufficient to be able to maintain a clean and orderly work area.

• Knowledge of proper cleaning methods.

• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn occasional hazards and safety precautions.

• Skills in understanding and following oral, illustrated, written or demonstrated instructions.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to work within Health Department standards.

• Command of English strongly preferred.

• Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Shift Work Type

Regular

Salary

$21.00 - $28.39 / hr

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.