Porter - KOH0344

JOB PURPOSE

A Lead Custodian is responsible for routine cleaning and supervising routine cleaning of all areas of the building and monitoring the grounds.

A Lead Custodian assumes increased responsibility, and typically acts as the liaison or intermediary between Managers or Supervisors and the custodial staff.

This position is the prime contact at a location for staff and customers. The position supervises and instructs custodial personnel in the proper procedures and cleaning standards of the customer and company.

This position may work nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

EXPECTATIONS FOR SATISFACTORY JOB PERFORMANCE

• Helps in the selection, assignment, scheduling, and training of members of the custodial staff
• Provides leadership to the custodial staff on a daily basis
• Provides store / site management with ongoing communication and acts as the primary contact for the store / site by meeting regularly with them
• Plans and oversees all custodial work, maintaining a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency
• Coordinates cleaning plans and schedules of custodial personnel
• Inspects the performance of the custodial staff on an ongoing basis, as agreed to in our service agreement with the customer, and according to Prestige Maintenance USA's guidelines
• Maintains an inventory and recommends selection of suitable custodial supplies
• Locks and unlocks doors
• Activates and deactivates the alarm system
• Sweeps and wet and dry mop floors
• Waxes floors and operates buffing machines
• Vacuums and cleans carpeting
• Washes windows and polishes furniture
• Cleans restrooms
• Performs other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to understand and read English
• Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials up to 50 pounds
• Repetitive motion involved on a daily basis may include, but not limited to, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, reaching, climbing, and squatting
• Ability to operate small power tools
• Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching into areas not fully air conditioned
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods of time to include climbing / descending stairwells and ladders
• Can work independently and in stressful environments
• Regular, consistent and predictable attendance
• Able to drive between customer locations. Optional local area travel using personal vehicle. Approximately 10% of the time and will vary during the month and week
• May have responsibility to enter customer facilities that require background screening.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in custodial, janitorial, or cleaning services.