Lead Technician - Custodial

About the role

A Lead Technician - Custodial is a working lead position responsible for the cleanliness of all facilities and grounds. This role involves planning and supervising daily operations, conducting inspections, initiating work orders, and supervising cleaning staff.

Responsibilities

• Plans and leads the general routines and daily operations of schools and District Office facilities in the assigned region area.
• Conducts routine cleanliness inspections of facilities in assigned areas and reports conditions.
• Initiates work orders in the CMMS to monitor and track maintenance issues.
• Checks boiler rooms for cleanliness and ensures proper use.
• Inspects buildings and grounds for minor repairs and initiates work orders.
• Supervises the removal of snow from walkways, exit doors, loading docks, and dumpster areas.
• Oversees the cleanliness of classrooms, offices, hallways, fire extinguishers, cafeterias, restrooms, loading docks, and dumpster areas.
• Communicates with school administration on inspections and work order statuses.
• Completes written inspection reports and inputs data into databases.
• Performs administrative duties requiring effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ensures compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Three years of practical experience in cleanliness, inspecting buildings, floor maintenance, and facility operations.
• Previous experience in an educational setting preferred.
• Valid State of Maryland driver's license.
• Proven ability to analyze problems and implement solutions.
• Effective communication skills with principals, teachers, administrators, and the public.
• Proficiency in using personal computers and office applications.
• Knowledge and use of a CMMS system.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to operate various cleaning equipment safely.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consultants, contractors, and City Schools personnel.
• Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to ensure high levels of customer service to schools throughout the district.

Skills

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in CMMS systems.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment safely.

Benefits

This position is eligible for benefits including participation in the City Retirement System. For more information on available benefits, please refer to the provided link.