Lead Custodian

Position Summary

Acts as a working custodian with lead responsibilities for the work of teammates, training new hires, monitoring performance and cleanliness of buildings, classrooms, offices, etc. Ensures the proper use and storage of all equipment and supplies for the custodians. Ensures that all areas are adequately stocked.

Salary Schedule: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule E5 05 $34,298 - $51,793 based on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of this position include performing, supervising and assisting in the following:

• Monitors the Contractual Custodial work performance and prepare appropriate reports.
• Transports custodial staff to different buildings lead/assist in their daily activities.
• Ensures that all areas are adequately stocked.
• Trains new hires on proper procedures, products, solutions and MSDS for solutions.
• Inspects the work of custodians, inspects buildings, offices, classrooms as needed.
• Conducts performance review meeting and assess custodians.
• Ensures all areas are adequately stocked.
• Changes light bulbs
• Moves furniture
• Keep buildings and assigned areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Sweep, mop, strip and wax, and buff floors.
• Clean and sanitize all contact surfaces.
• Vacuum and spot-cleans carpets.
• Empty and clean waste receptacles; dispose of trash appropriately.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms to include commodes, urinals, sinks, walls, mirrors, fixtures, floors, doors, and receptacles.
• Stock and maintain supplies in restrooms and other assigned areas, as appropriate.
• Maintain outside walk areas including sweeping debris and washing walkways; pick up debris 25 feet from the perimeter of the buildings
• Perform routine maintenance to custodial equipment and supplies.
• Notify the Facilities Department of items that need maintenance and repair.
• Dust and clean window blinds.
• Clean doors, grates, kickplates, and partitions.
• Dust and clean display, bulletin board, furniture, woodwork, fixtures and equipment.
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Follow procedures and directions for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment.
• Assist with cleaning and set-up and facility preparation for special meetings or events, to include moving/arranging furniture and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director, Assistant Director, Dean and or President

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION, STANDARDS, AND TRAINING:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three (3) years in a lead commercial cleaning role or higher in multiple large buildings or Five (5) years experience in commercial custodial maintenance cleaning in multiple large buildings may substitute for the three-year experience requirement.
• Computer skills to assist and relief in the data entry for a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Valid Alabama driver's license

• Experience in minor general building maintenance preferred
• Writing skills with the ability to perform data entry and create work orders
• Computer skills
• Ability to use small hand tools for minor building maintenance
• Reading, writing, general math skills
• Ability to work nonstandard hours to include special events

• Ability to work extended hours during peak times
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb, reach, push, pull, stand and walk for prolonged periods
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants may apply at www.lawsonstate.edu. For questions please contact the Office of Human Resources at 205-929-3408 or at humanresources@lawsonstate.edu. All application materials will become the property of the college. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration for this position.

A complete application packet consists of:

• An Online application

Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered. Before an offer is made, the top applicants must provide the following: Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing all relevant experience. Employment verification letters must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer of employment has been made. Applicants must submit a written request to delay submission or work experience verification from a current employer. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, AND BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS:

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding.

Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307

• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50