Custodian Team Lead

Overview

CAMPUS FACILITY SERVICE GENERA (IN-CFSG-IUINA). Campus Facility Services (CFS) provides maintenance, grounds, and custodial services for Indiana University Indianapolis and collaborates with IU Capital Projects on campus renovation and new construction initiatives. Our mission is to serve the campus community and care for the physical environment in support of IU Indianapolis.

• Provides structure and oversight for entry-level employees. Prioritizes work assignments within a given routine and assigns tasks. Participates in performing custodial duties. Monitors work for quality, accuracy, and completeness to ensure compliance with departmental sanitation standards.
• Manages and controls equipment and chemicals assigned to a given routine. Maintains and orders supplies.
• Inspects assigned areas and equipment to ensure that the quality of care is consistent with departmental standards.
• Reports staff concerns, areas of deficiency, and any need for building maintenance to the shift supervisor for appropriate action.
• Trains new employees on cleaning procedures, equipment, products, departmental policies, and standards. May review and approve timesheets.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Assists with snow removal activities as necessary.

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED) with 1 year of custodial experience and demonstrated leadership skills OR
• General knowledge at the high school level with 2 years of experience at the foundational custodian level and demonstrated leadership skills

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Knowledge of effective leadership techniques
• Ability to lead people and processes
• Knowledge of general cleaning procedures and equipment
• Ability to operate and use standard cleaning equipment and materials
• Ability to perform work that requires medium to heavy physical effort
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to use a computer
• Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds

The role requires mobility in the workplace, effective communication, operation of machinery and tools, and the ability to ascend/descend ladders or stairs, position oneself in low-level spaces, and perform inspections in tight spaces. Candidates must be able to perform essential functions with or without accommodations. Availability to work during inclement weather may be required.

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Function:
Engineering, Trades & Facility
• Job Family:
Custodial
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Career Level:

Intermediate
• FLSA:
Nonexempt. This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. It may be closed at any time at the University’s discretion but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date. Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services.