Custodian/Maintenance (Head, FT)

SUMMARY - Under the general direction of a department or facility manager, performs supervisory work in general cleaning and maintenance, has immediate custodial responsibility in directing, and participating in the work of subordinate custodial personnel; does related work as required.

Job Title: Head Custodian

$21.00/hr

2 shifts available

2:30PM - 11PM M-F and 6AM - 2:30PM M-F

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the

Custodial Services Department.

• Shall be responsible to the Owens Supervisor for the component performance for all Custodial work

which includes walking the exterior of the building and picking up and emptying trash.

• Covers shifts and performs general custodian duties when there are staffing shortages.
• Makes sufficient daily routine inspections as deemed necessary and appropriate to ensure that the work is performed as specified and takes immediate corrective action as may be required to fully comply.
• Provides professional training to the custodial staff to direct their cleaning activities which include but are not limited to SDS of all products and all known hazardous substances present in the Janitors closets or storage areas in the building.
• Assists in developing and implementing departmental policies, procedures, and standards of work.
• Assists in painting and small maintenance requests and completes assigned work orders.
• Provides leadership and guidance to custodial staff by properly training them on the above.
• Maintains proficiency in all techniques and equipment used by the custodial staff.
• Makes recommendations to the manager for changes in supplies, equipment or procedures to improve safety or to reduce costs.
• On an-on-going basis, provides appropriate technical and chemical training to all janitorial staff.
• Investigates, documents, and reports all unusual occurrences to the manager.
• Ensures that all equipment is tested regularly.
• Maintains good working relationship with the client and building occupants and other departments.
• Works with Owens Management support staff and the client on a daily basis to review custodial performance and discuss ways to improve levels of service when necessary.
• Reports to work on time and dressed in company uniform to also include employee badge and black slip resistant safety shoes and also ensures that staff is dressed in the proper uniform attire.
• Issues verbal corrective action notices and recommends progressive disciplinary action to the Manager.
• Inspects building and grounds to ensure clean and safe conditions.
• Evaluates the need for minor equipment repairs and makes recommendations to Manager.
• Completes weekly inspections and identifies and reports safety hazards to Manager.
• Follows safety procedures which include the correct use of PPE and other safety requirements (i.e., bloodborne pathogens) based on the job. Responsible for cleaning all bio-waste using these procedures and follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques and trains staff on these procedures, policies, and best practices.
• Works a flexible work schedule which includes nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call for emergencies
• Ensures that custodial closets remain locked at all times and keys are properly signed in and out and are always left at the job site.
• Ensures that at the end of the shift equipment must be left clean and ready to use, including cleaning materials.
• Completes additional duties as assigned.

Must be able to communicate with customers, coworkers, or supervisors who only speak English.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) with a minimum of five (5) years experience in cust