Lead Custodian

The Lead Custodian (Environmental Technician) is responsible for maintaining the area assigned and provide services in a clean and sanitary manner following Plymouth Harbor policies and procedures to provide support and assistance to the Housekeeping Supervisor in overseeing the day-to-day Custodian operation; to assign and co-ordinate work orders for Custodians, ensure work orders are completed, and maintain a log of completed work orders.

A person in this job position will normally work a 40-hour week. Flexibility is required on occasions when alternate hours and/or overtime are needed to meet deadlines, respond to emergencies and/or storm events, or provide weekend/evening coverage.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Process and complete work orders; report problems/concerns to your supervisor.
- Create bi-weekly schedule for team.
- Change laundry chemicals and filters.
- Report any unsafe conditions or items in need of repair.
- Produce reports, as requested by Housekeeping Supervisor.
- Coordinate and assist with furniture moving.
- Re-stock inventory, as requested.
- Recognize and remove visible debris in any area of the facility.
- Perform set-ups/take-downs for events and programs.
- Recycle material/trash pick up and disposal.
- Possess a working knowledge of equipment used and its correct operation.
- Meet weekly with Dining Services Assistant Director to plan for upcoming set-ups/breakdowns.
- Perform floor care duties including vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, stripping, waxing, burnishing, machine scrubbing, carpet cleaning, use of automatic scrubber, etc.
- Use proper chemicals and dilution rates for tasks performed.
- Clean windows, tracks, and frames.
- Help Housekeepers when necessary.
- Maintain cleanliness in work and break areas.
- Work safely, complying at all times with Plymouth Harbor safety standards; use a back support when moving furniture or lifting heavy objects.
- Call 555 in the event of an emergency.
- Ensure quality workmanship in all projects.
- Keep all supplies and equipment in good working order.
- Maintain equipment including routine preventative maintenance checks.
- Respond to emergencies such as water leaks.
- Provide support to Security staff when working evening/weekend hours.
- Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, and mandatory in-services as approved or required.
- Discharge properly any other responsibilities and duties that may be assigned by the Housekeeping Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

**Experience**:

- Minimum three years as a Housekeeping/Custodian leader or equivalent in a hotel, resort, CCRC, or private Housekeeping Services company.

**General**:

- Must have good organizational skills.
- Must be a detail-oriented person and able to perform duties with great accuracy on a daily basis.
- Must have excellent personal skills, demonstrating the ability to conduct oneself in a non-controversial style; a style that inspires the respect of others and promotes a sense of trust in the individual’s competence.
- Must have good communication skills, speaking, writing, and listening.
- Must be fluent in English.