Full-Time Lead Custodian at Layton City in Layton, UT

GENERAL PURPOSE

Oversees and performs custodial tasks; performs a variety of semi-skilled duties related to the general housekeeping maintenance of buildings and facilities, and other related duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Promotes and follows the city's mission statement, values and expectations.

Performs custodial duties which may include but are not limited to the following:

• Sweeps, mops, waxes, buffs floors
• Vacuums and dusts
• Cleans windows
• Cleans restrooms
• Removes Trash
• Checks security of buildings and office areas
• Cleans assigned area designated by Facilities Manager
• Oversees all custodial areas and makes a checklist of item missed
• Takes initiative to correct problems without having to report them
• Cleans and maintains building entrances

Performs basic general upkeep of city buildings; reports custodial equipment needing repair to assure efficient and safe operation.

Makes simple repairs such as the replacement of vacuum belts, light tubes, etc.; performs light maintenance, including repairing minor water leaks and addressing minor plumbing issues; clears and cleans simple drain obstructions; and performs other related duties as assigned

Tracks inventory and orders necessary materials and equipment to assure appropriate quantity of custodial supplies, paper products, and lighting products; receives and processes invoices for purchases; monitors expenditures to conform to established budget limitations; assists with annual budget projections for custodial supplies and services.

Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and experience:

Graduation from high school plus four (4) years of experience performing the above or related duties.

2. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of supervisory techniques; working knowledge of cleaning requirements and practices; knowledge of methods related to techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in general custodial work; basic knowledge of construction techniques; operation and minor maintenance and repair of plumbing fixtures; basic knowledge of personal computers preferred; knowledge of diagnostic testing of electrical systems.

Skill in coordinating with, overseeing, and motivating contracted custodians to ensure janitorial services meet City cleaning standards. Skill in one or more of the building trades, including painting, carpentry, minor electrical, cement masonry, dry wall or related craft; the use of a variety of hand and power tools such as hammers, saws, wrenches, sanders, floor buffers, vacuums, and other tools common to building maintenance and repair; skill in the use of electrical meters; good troubleshooting skills.

Ability to determine needs for services and supplies necessary to carry out tasks; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; develop effective working relationships with supervisor, fellow employees and subordinates; ability to work on-call and additional hours when needed; ability to respond to the City within 20 minutes from home while on-call.

3. Special Qualifications:

Must be able to move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Must possess a valid driver's license.