Custodian Lead

About Us:
**_VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories_**

**PAY RATE**: $21.27-$22.39 PER HOUR

**JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE**

The Lead Custodian performs and oversees daily janitorial duties, and immediate minor repairs to the facility, supervision of custodial team through preparation of work schedule, time clock accountability, instruction of work, inspection of work, and education/hands on instruction of proper job duty techniques. Assists Program Staff in set-up and tear down for special events / classroom instruction.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Maintains the interior and exterior of the facilities, including building, parking lot and grounds, in good condition
- Supervises all tasks needed to maintain cleanliness, sanitation and safety of the facility,
- Performs or directs minor repairs that might include the following: Carpentry, Plumbing, Interior painting, Refurbishing and cleaning, Landscape and irrigation systems.
- Oversees completion of daily maintenance checklist provided to subordinates; Assures tools and supplies are stocked and appropriately secured in vehicles as well as in maintenance store rooms; maintains cleanliness and order of store rooms; performs regular inventory of cleaning supplies and minor repair items.
- Checks facility daily for any safety concerns; understands local and building safety codes and requirements as well as OSHA, health department and EPA requirements; reports all deficiencies to shelter management
- Coordinates project duties, event set up, and break down with Program Staff (Shelter Coordinator, Job Developer, Activities Specialist, et cetera).
- With Maintenance Department, plans and schedules facility maintenance, including major repairs
- Drives company vehicle to restock supplies and supervise two locations
- Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**:
**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications

**EDUCATION**:

- High school diploma (or GED/High School Equivalence Certificate)

**EXPERIENCE**:

- Minimum of 1 year of custodial experience
- Prior experience as a supervisor

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Custodial or building maintenance experience in a school setting preferred
- Ability to read and write instructions in English preferred
- Background in construction trades a plus
- Proven familiarity with homelessness and related issues a plus
- This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S._
- If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment._