Custodian Team Lead

Custodian Team Lead

Indiana University Indianapolis

in Indianapolis, IN

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Type: Full-Time

Posted: 07/18/2025

Category: Facilities Management

Job ID: 313986

Department

CAMPUS FACILITY SERVICE GENERA (IN-CFSG-IUINA)

Department Information

Campus Facility Services (CFS) is proud to provide all Indiana University Indianapolis students, faculty, staff, and visitors with a high-quality physical environment. We provide maintenance, grounds and custodial services for more than 70 buildings and parking garages and over 300 acres of lawns, trees, plantings, sidewalks and parking lots. The department is also a frequent partner with IU Capital Projects on campus renovation projects and new construction initiatives.

Our Mission - Campus Facility Services (CFS) - People serving the campus community and caring for the physical environment in support of the Indiana University Indianapolis mission.

Our Vision - Earning customer trust through caring, connected, and competent service professionals.

For information about the department, please visit: Campus Facility Services.

Job Summary

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. Assist with snow removal activities as necessary. Must be available to work during inclement weather (i.e. snow and ice) when weather emergencies dictate that the department is needed to take care of the campus.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

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

SKILLS

Required

Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner

Proficient communication skills

Maintains a high degree of professionalism

Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills

Demonstrates a high commitment to quality

Possesses 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.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position one's self in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Benefits Overview

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

Multiple plan options for medical insurance

Dental insurance

Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution

Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options

Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting

Additional supplemental retirement plan options

Tuition benefit for IU classes

10 paid holidays per year

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Intermediate

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility

Job Family: Custodial

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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