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This position plays a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of our facilities. As a Head Custodian, you will oversee and coordinate the custodial activities of the facility, ensuring a clean and well-maintained environment. This role involves managing a team of custodians, developing cleaning schedules, and ensuring that all areas of the facility are maintained to high standards.

• Supervise and support the evening crew of part-time custodians.
• Assign tasks evenly and appropriately among custodial crew.
• Oversee daily cleaning operations, including floors, restrooms, offices, common areas, and all other facility spaces.
• Monitor exterior areas by frequently assisting with trash debris pick-up and changing trash liners.
• Ensure that cleaning protocols and standards are being followed consistently.
• Monitor inventory levels of custodial supplies and equipment and make recommendations for ordering and purchases.
• Inspect and maintain assigned custodial equipment and small tools for proper operating conditions.
• Perform regular facility inspections to identify areas requiring attention or improvement.
• Collaborate with departments to coordinate special projects, events, or maintenance activities.
• Respond to requests for additional cleaning services or support.
• Maintain accurate records of cleaning activities, supply usage, and equipment maintenance.
• Conduct essential security functions to lock/unlock and inspect facilities as needed.
• Address any complaints or concerns from facility occupants regarding cleanliness and maintenance.
• Assist in developing and implementing action plans to address identified issues.
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve issues promptly.
• Respond to and manage custodial-related emergencies, such as spills or damage, to minimize disruption and ensure safety.

• Primarily indoors, with occasional exposure to outdoor conditions.
• Typical working hours will consist of evenings 2:30pm-10pm, but may vary depending on the facility's needs, including some weekends and holidays.

• The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the facility.
• Must have the ability to lift and carry heavy objects, such as cleaning equipment, bags of cleaning supplies, and waste containers, often weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling to clean low-lying areas and pick up trash.
• Ability to reach above shoulder height to clean windows, walls, and other high surfaces, as well as stretch to access hard-to-reach areas.
• Strength to push and pull cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, floor buffers, and carts, across various surfaces.
• Awareness of and ability to follow safety procedures to prevent accidents or injuries, including the proper handling of cleaning chemicals and equipment.

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be required to attend a variety of meetings, activities, and events held at all MRD locations, as well as check in or follow up with custodial staff and duties at all MRD facilities.
• Efficient and adequate transportation to and from all MRD facilities is required.

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional training or certifications in custodial services or facility management is a plus.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in custodial or facilities management, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and management skills, including the ability to motivate and direct a team.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in using cleaning equipment and understanding of cleaning chemicals and procedures.

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• PERA employer and 401K contribution options.
• Paid time off (PTO) in addition to 10 paid holidays, and a family membership to the Community Recreation Center.