Indiana University · 2 days ago
Custodian Team Lead
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$37K/yr - $37K/yr
1+ years expIndiana University is a leading educational institution providing housing for students. They are seeking a Custodian Team Lead to oversee entry-level custodial employees, ensuring compliance with sanitation standards and maintaining the quality of care in assigned areas.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
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. Assists with snow removal activities as necessary
Qualification
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
Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrates 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
Ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations
Effective communication
Ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls
Ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position one's self in low level positions
Ability to detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases
Ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections
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
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Company
Indiana University
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