What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Custodian position at Navajo County?
Under direct supervision, performs service work of routine difficulty in custodial duties for County facilities; performs related work as assigned.
(Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
· Coordinates and plans work assignments and vacation schedules for assigned custodians; counsels custodians when necessary; establishes priority work assignments.
· Orders and maintains supply inventory.
· Maintains Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) files.
· Responds to all custodial complaints and concerns.
· Coordinates County facilities' recycling program.
· Picks up and empties trash, vacuums, cleans, and maintains assigned County offices and buildings.
· Identifies and reports repair needs.
· Makes minor repairs.
· Operates and maintains vehicles assigned by checking oil, fluids, and air pressure.
· Cleans and disinfects toilets, sinks, mirrors, hand plates, dispensers, fountains, glass doors and windows according to prescribed methods.
· Cleans up spills as needed; disposes of soiled materials properly.
· Operates vacuums, buffers, shop vacs, sweepers, and utilizes mops, brooms, and waxing equipment to clean floors.
· Empties trash receptacles and washes them when soiled. Relines receptacles with bags as needed.
· Recycles cardboard and paper.
· Stocks paper in restrooms; fills soap dispensers.
· Dusts high and low levels of all building furniture and fixtures.
· Changes light bulbs, light tubes and ballasts.
· Orders supplies, chemicals and cleaning equipment.
· Works outdoors under varying weather conditions.
· Maintains MSDS sheets, keeping them current and up to date.
· Locks and secures building in order to allow only authorized individuals in the buildings.
· Knowledge of procedures, materials and equipment used in custodial work.
· Knowledge of occupational hazards and required preventative measures.
· Knowledge of cleaning equipment operations, simple repairs and replacement of used parts and supplies.
· Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision.
· Skill in maintaining safety standards.
· Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
· Skill to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
· Skill in planning, organizing and directing the work of others.
One year commercial custodial experience.
Salary : $37,382
