LEAD CUSTODIAN

POSITION PURPOSE: Under general supervision of the Custodian Supervisor, oversees the day-to-day duties of all custodians while performing custodial and cleaning duties at the NHA administrative offices and Conference Center; prepares Conference Center rooms and facilities for meetings; assists in assigning custodian work schedules and in coordinating special cleaning jobs with Department Heads.   EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position. Oversees the day-to-day duties of all custodians; Assigns and directs work; Addresses complaints and recommends solutions; Reports any disciplinary concerns to the Area Director; Assigns substitute custodian to areas where primary custodian is absent. Sweeps, mops, scrubs and polishes floors; sweeps and vacuums rugs; spot-cleans carpets; Dusts and polishes furniture and yard work; Empties, cleans and lines waste receptacles and disposes of trash; Washes doors, windows, walls, ceilings and furniture; Cleans microwave ovens, stoves, coffee pots, refrigerators and kitchen appliances; Polishes metalwork; Cleans and disinfects restrooms; Restocks restroom supplies as necessary; Reports the need for maintenance and repair; Strips, seals and buffs floors; Cleans carpets Closes windows, turns off lights and locks doors to secure buildings; Maintains equipment and materials in proper condition; Keeps basic records of work performed, time sheets, etc.; Observes safe working practices, including maintaining storage areas in a safe condition; Corrects or reports any safety or fire hazards; Follows label instructions to mix and dilute cleansers, disinfectant and stripping agents to ensure proper strength for use; Uses a wide variety of tools, equipment and supplies; Sets up conference rooms for meetings; sets up sound systems, VCRs and CCTV systems; Assists in maintaining the Conference Center master calendar; Cleans lighting fixtures and replaces light bulbs and fluorescent tubes;   May assist other maintenance personnel in maintaining buildings and fixtures; operates vehicles to deliver supplies and materials between various NHA sites; Operates vehicles to pick up and deliver individuals to Conference Center meetings; Moves office furniture and equipment and may make minor repairs. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.   DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: Materials, supplies and equipment utilized in cleaning activities. Proper cleaning methods and the safe usage of cleaning materials, disinfectants, janitorial tools and equipment; Use and minor maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in custodial work; Safety practices and equipment related to the work; Proper mixing and dilution of cleansers, disinfectants and stripping agents; Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.     Ability to: Understand and follow written and oral instructions; Safely operate automobiles and small vans; Complete assignments independently without immediate supervision; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work. Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret miscellaneous drawings and schematics. Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.   Experience and Training: A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is High school diploma or general education degree (GED); plus, one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of cleaning methods and procedures.   LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Certification in Pediatric First Aid and CPR must be met within 90 days of employment. A valid California driver's license is required upon hire and must be maintained throughout employment. Must meet and maintain State law and County licensing requirements regarding employment in a childcare center (Fingerprints, TB, Physical, Immunizations).    PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to one-hundred (100) pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use simple arithmetic reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with constant interruptions; and interact with staff, the public and other organizations.                 WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud.