Custodian Lead

City of Marysville, WA
Marysville, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/3/2024

This position is responsible for coordinating the material, equipment, and personnel needs to perform the custodial duties within the Support Services Division of Public Works under the direction and supervision of the division manager/supervisor.

This position, under general supervision, performs the more complex tasks and/or a wider variety of responsibilities including a variety of custodial duties in the cleaning of City facilities; provides general cleaning services by hand and with small powered janitorial equipment; provides refuse and recycling removal from work areas of City buildings; performs minor maintenance on custodial equipment; ensures security of buildings after employees have left for the day.

Work is performed within established procedures with individual judgement. Incumbents’ work is frequently reviewed.

Examples of Job Duties

Other duties may be assigned as needed.
  • Performs and acts as Lead in the performance of City custodial duties.
  • Assists Supervisor in estimating time, material, equipment, and personnel needed to perform assigned work of the crew.
  • Assists Supervisor in preparing work schedules and assigning tasks to ensure completion of projects/tasks efficiently and on time.
  • Leads work of crew in the field to ensure that work is done properly and safely, including providing directions, instructions, and training to crew members, and reviewing their work.
  • Operates and maintains custodial equipment including: vacuums, steam cleaners, floor polishing equipment and others. Reports need for major repair to Supervisor.
  • Cleans interior surfaces, fixtures and entryways including: sweeping, buffing, mopping and waxing floors; shampooing and vacuuming carpets; removing stains from carpet; cleaning and sanitizing restrooms; unclogging minor sink and toilet clogs; washes windows, cleaning drains; cleaning tables, mirrors, and windows; and replacing paper goods.
  • Removes graffiti from interior walls and woodwork.
  • Cleans and empties trash and recycling containers.
  • Maintains janitorial supplies inventory, which may include driving to pick up and deliver supplies.
  • Locks and secures buildings at the end of shift to ensure building security.
  • When assigned, performs minor painting touch ups as needed.
  • Checks and replaces interior light bulbs through normal course of janitorial duties.
  • When assigned, may replace HVAC filters as needed.
  • May assist Supervisor in preparing annual budget related to assigned duties and crews.
  • Prepares, maintains, and updates charts, files, reports and other records related to assigned duties; submits work orders.
  • Tests and evaluates new products and custodial equipment.

Qualifications

A combination of the experience, education, and training listed below which provides an equivalent background to perform the work of this position.

Experience:

  • One year of custodial, janitorial, or related experience.
Licenses or Certificates
  • Must possess, or have the ability to possess within one month of hire date, a Washington State Driver’s License.
  • Must possess, or have the ability to possess within one month of hire date, first aid, CPR, and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications.
  • Must be bondable.
  • Must successfully pass an extensive background check.

Work Environment

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms overhead and horizontally; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, push, pull, and twist. The employee must frequently lift up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and lift or move 50 – 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Incumbents are occasionally exposed to odors, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. This position works mostly indoors, and the noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

This position works a regular full-time schedule, however, incumbents will typically work evening or weekend hours.

The City of Marysville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or the presence of a non-job-related condition or disability.

This position description generally describes the principle functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

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The City of Marysville offers a comprehensive benefit package for regular full-time employees.

Regular part-time employees may be eligible for medical and dental coverage; however, they are not eligible for vision coverage. Their spouses and dependents are not eligible for health insurance coverage.

[Note: Represented employees may receive some or all of the benefits listed below based on their union contracts. Those employees should consult their union agreements for specific information about their benefits]

Insurance Benefits:

  • Medical - choice of Premera Blue Cross or Kaiser Permanante.
  • Employer pays 100% of employee's monthly premiums and 90% of dependent/qualified domestic partner's premiums.
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Dual Insurance Incentive Program
  • Vacation and Holiday Pay
  • Sick Leave
  • Jury Duty/Military Leave
Investment and Retirement Programs:
  • State of Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
  • 457 Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
  • HRA/VEBA plan
Voluntary Benefits:
  • Optional plans for life insurance, disability, and accident coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account Plan
  • Direct Deposit
  • Credit Union Membership

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