Lead Custodian (Facility Maintenance)

Salary : $18.37 - $20.20 Hourly

Location : Crestview, FL

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 25-038

Department : Facility & Parks Maintenance

Opening Date : 02 / 06 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 5 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Provides staff and the public with safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient places in which to engage in business or recreation.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Assists in assigning and monitoring tasks for Senior Custodians and Custodians.
• Assists in the training of department staff in proper methods and procedures (i.e., safety, use of equipment, cleaning techniques, preventive maintenance, handling of chemicals and toxic agents).
• Performs preventive maintenance on facility equipment.
• Uses electrical cleaning equipment in the maintenance of assigned facility (i.e., vacuum cleaners, shampoo machines, high-speed buffers).
• Uses appropriate chemicals and cleaners in a safe and productive manner.
• Monitors the condition of carpeting in all assigned facilities; assists in scheduling routine appointments for cleaning.
• Performs routine maintenance on custodial equipment, such as changing vacuum cleaner belts and bags.
• Assists supervisor with routine administrative paperwork.
• Maintains general records (i.e., daily work orders, tasks completed, supplies and materials used, etc.).
• Monitors inventory supply levels and orders supplies as needed.
• Reports equipment malfunctions and facility maintenance needs to immediate supervisor.
• Sweeps sidewalks and doorways; empties ashtrays and urns; removes weeds located near doorways; moves furniture and other equipment in the performance of duties; assists with ground maintenance and landscaping tasks; assumes duties of assigned staff upon their absence.
• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience : High school diploma or GED supplemented by six (6) months of experience in performing custodial tasks, preferably in a commercial or similar institutional environment; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Licenses and / or Certifications : Requires a valid driver license.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements : Must be able to operate a variety of hand-held and electrical equipment and tools including vacuum cleaners, strippers, and waxers. Must be able to exert 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Must be able to perform manual tasks and remain on feet for extended periods of time. Tasks include considerable bending, stooping, climbing, etc., and working in confined spaces. Requires full range of body motion in manipulation of limbs and torso. Required to work from ladders and personnel-lifts for extended periods of time to complete certain tasks (i.e., cleaning windows and vents; changing light bulbs, etc.). Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work.

Language Ability : Must be able to communicate effectively in Standard English and to convey information to others. Must be able to read and comprehend Standard English, rendered in formats such as cleaning agent instructions, warning labels, equipment operation directions and other materials related to the job.

Intelligence : Requires the ability to apply principles of common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions, to deal with problems involving concrete variables in or from standardized situations, to perform manual labor and machine operations, to make independent judgments in the absence of supervisor, and to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.

Numerical Aptitude : Must be able to add and subtract totals. May require the ability to multiply and divide.

Interpersonal Temperament : Requires the ability to deal with people beyond receiving instructions. Must be able to perform under stress when confronted with an emergency or tight deadline. Requires the ability to exercise consistent tact and courtesy when in frequent contact with various professionals, county staff, and the general public.

Please indicate which best describes your highest level of completed education.

Please indicate the number of years of experience you possess performing custodial tasks, preferably in a commercial or similar institutional environment

Please describe your experience in performing custodial tasks, preferably in a commercial or similar institutional environment (if none, please enter "N / A") in the space provided.

Please indicate the number of years of experience you have operating commercial floor cleaning equipment (vacuum, carpet shampooer, floor buffer or other).

Please describe your experience operating commercial floor cleaning equipment (vacuum, carpet shampooer, floor buffer or other) (if none, please enter "N / A") in the space provided.

Please indicate the number of years of experience you have interacting with the public / staff while performing your cleaning duties.

Please describe your experience interacting with the public / staff while performing your cleaning duties (if none, please enter "N / A") in the space provided.

Do you possess a valid driver license?

Required Question

Salary : $18 - $20