Lead Custodian

Lead Custodian (5113C) – 64055

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Residential and Student Services Programs (RSSP) is part of the Division of Student Affairs. RSSP provides residential housing, family housing, residential life programs, facilities services (maintenance, custodial, desk operations), self‑operated dining services, child‑care services, and manages faculty apartments and campus restaurants.

Under the direct supervision of the Custodial Supervisor, the Lead Custodian provides interior and exterior custodial duties, directs all custodial work, and is responsible for custodial services for all apartments and common buildings in Unit 1 Housing.

Application Review Date: February 6, 2024

• Works with supervisor to plan daily and weekly work assignments.
• Provides leadership, directs, supports and trains Sr. Custodians to properly carry out assignments.
• Monitors performance of Sr. Custodians to identify training needs and works with the supervisor to provide the needed training.
• Communicates concerns and recommends solutions to management (e.g., staffing, equipment, cleaning products).
• Identifies and plans with the supervisor special cleaning as needed in the unit to meet departmental standards.
• Instructs staff in the safe use of chemicals and equipment.
• Assists in interviewing job applicants.
• Inventories, organizes, and restocks cleaning supplies and equipment under the supervision of the custodial supervisor.
• Assures staff keys and security are handled according to departmental policies.
• Assists supervisor with inspecting all areas on a regular basis, including work performed by outside vendors.

• Communicate with supervisor regularly; communicate with all levels of staff and customers.
• Assist supervisor with training staff in customer service best practices.
• Collaborate with various groups and entities (e.g., Front Office, Maintenance, and Resident Programs).

Provide quality customer service during each interaction with internal and external customers. Operate, maintain, and set up a full range of cleaning equipment including vacuum cleaners, buffers, pressure washing equipment, wet/dry vacuums, and floor scrubbing machines.

• Dust, wipe, and clean moldings, windowsills, handrails, door tracks, radiators, furniture, inside windows on all floors and outside windows on ground floor levels.
• Sweep, mop, and clean floors and stairwells.
• Strip or scrub floors using buffers, auto scrubbers, and other designated equipment.
• Vacuum, sweep, shampoo, and spot‑clean rugs, carpet, and other materials.
• Clean, polish, and wax floors and some furniture.
• Clean fireplaces, mantels, screens, laundry machines, and kitchen appliances.
• Clean and disinfect shower stalls, urinals, toilets, wash basins/sinks, mirrors, frames, shelves, painted and/or glass walls, partitions, doors, windows, locker fronts, ceilings, light covers, and vents.
• Replace paper products as needed.
• Pick up trash and debris; clean and empty wastebaskets and other receptacles.
• Pull trash chutes.
• Remove and transfer compost and recycling items to central location.
• Clear minor drain stoppages.
• Report damage and maintenance repair needs.

• Move and set up folding/stationary tables weighing up to 40 lb.; arrange chairs and other furniture; clean rooms; follow checklist for set‑up arrangements and amenities to be provided on the tables. Clean chalk/white boards and rails.
• Perform occasional overtime and other custodial duties as requested by supervisor.

Under the direction of either the Custodial Supervisor or Lead Custodian, the position performs some or all of the following tasks when cleaning student rooms at move‑out.

• Remove all trash, tacks, tape, posters, papers, and any other items adhered to any surface.
• Sweep and vacuum carpeted floors.
• As a team, move…