Custodian Leadworker

Basic Function:

To perform heavy-duty cleaning and maintenance work in an assigned area and coordinate the work of other custodians; perform related work.

This position is 20 hours a week.

Department Overview:

Do you want to love where you work? Imagine watching the crowd sing at the top of their lungs, cheering on the winning team or celebrating a graduate's successes. YOU can help make those memories come to life!

ExtraMile Arena Mission Bringing world-class creativity, competition, and celebration to life
ExtraMile Arena Vision ExtraMile Arena aspires to be an iconic venue thriving in the heart of the vibrant Boise metropolitan area. Operated by passionate venue professionals guided by a principled compass of safety, servant leadership, respectful relationships, and an indomitable spirit, ExtraMile Arena will be renowned for world-class event experiences.
ExtraMile Arena Values :
Safety
Servant Leadership
Respectful Relationships
Indomitable Spirit
Entrepreneurialism
Stewardship
Service Excellence
Mutually Successful Outcomes

Level Scope:

Applies basic skills while developing some specialized skills in procedures, operations, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment appropriate to area of specialization; performs routine and/or repetitive tasks; limited decision making required; generally works under close supervision; has no or limited experience; work is performed from within specific limits of established procedures and/or defined instructions.

Essential Functions:

Explains priorities for completion of projects; resolves problems associated with staff assignments; schedules jobs to be accomplished; ensures safe working conditions for clients and staff; trains in a proper and safe way to perform custodial services and operate/maintain equipment; reviews work to ensure compliance with standards; prepares performance evaluations; keeps records of employees hours worked; inventories supplies and materials; ensures room availability and event schedules are followed.
Performs and leads others in heavy-duty cleaning; cleans, sanitizes, and polishes fixtures; dusts, mops, waxes, shampoos furniture, woodwork, walls, windows, and glass; removes waste and debris; selects products and cleaning compounds; measures and mixes compounds, disinfectants, and sanitizing agents and applies them according to procedures or manufacturers' specifications; orders supplies for custodial closets; sweeps, strips, seals, and waxes floors; sets up tables, chairs, and similar items for events; removes adhesives, tiles and carpet; refinishes floors and prepares them for recarpeting or special flooring; moves furniture, appliances, and other heavy items; sets up and climbs ladders and scaffolding; shovels snow; reports building maintenance needs; performs a variety of duties to insure facility operation including: setting-up bleachers, portable flooring, tables, and chairs for special events; providing direction and answering basic questions regarding events for patrons; and setting-up and preparing audio/visual equipment and related aids for use.
Operates scrubbing, buffing, shampooing, vacuuming, and wet/dry pickup machines; performs routine and preventive maintenance on cleaning equipment; finishes floors using sanders, strippers, and final finishers; uses snow blowers, hysters, airlift platforms, dollies, and carts; replaces belts, brushes, and bearings in power equipment; ensures that floor and building area is secured including doors locked and lights and appliances off; reports fire hazards, other emergencies.
Oversees or performs the daily facility cleaning in the evening including but not limited to removing trash and debris from Arena spaces (i.e. offices, locker rooms, ROTC complex, lobbies, restrooms, etc.), restocking dispensers, cleaning surfaces, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming
Ensure lockdown procedure is complete including turning lights off and locking down doors.
As part of the Housekeeping Leadership Pool, acts as the Housekeeping Lead/Housekeeping Manager on Duty during events. These duties will be assigned on a rotating basis between the Custodian Leadworker, Custodian Superintendent, and Assistant Director of Environmental Services.
Supervises and helps to train and develop the skills of housekeeping employees.
Observes the quality of work produced by themselves and other housekeeping employees to improve standard operating procedures.
This position will be trained in their immediate supervisors fundamental duties and be required to provide backup coverage if needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems.
Ability to monitor building premises to ensure occupant of visitor safety.

Minimum Qualifications:

Good knowledge of: the methods, materials, and equipment used in heavy-duty custodial work including related safety practices; cleaning agents and related products and their possible reactions.

Some knowledge of: supervisory practices; sanitation and infection control; training methods used in custodial work.

Experience: operating industrial-type high-speed cleaning equipment; performing minor maintenance on custodial equipment; using hand tools to repair cleaning equipment; explaining the use and maintenance of custodial equipment.

Salary and Benefit s: Salary of $19/hr. Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package , including (but not limited to):

• 12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days)
• Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service
• 10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
• 11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees)
• Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents
• See our full benefits page for more information!

Required Application Materials:

Resume and Cover Letter

About Us:

Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. Were a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.

Boise State is proud to be recognized by Forbes as the only Idaho employer listed in the top 100 of all national midsize and large employers. Were building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.

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