Lead - Custodial Services

Utah Valley University is seeking a Lead Custodian! Working under the direction of Custodial Services supervises the full-time, part-time, and temporary custodial personnel in proper floor care, cleaning, furniture setup/moving, and safety procedures.
The schedule is from 4:30 pm to 1:15 am, Monday through Friday.

• Supervises and trains full-time, part-time and temporary custodial personnel in all custodial operations. 
• Trains and monitors safety in working with hazardous chemicals, cleanup of body fluids, ladders, lifts and other equipment. 
• Adheres to department cleaning, lock-up/unlocking, and furniture set-up schedules in order to provide proper facilities cleanliness. 
• Maintains inventory and issues supplies to custodians. 
• Helps the campus and facilities maintain a safe, clean, comfortable environment conducive to learning. 
• Performs and ensures the daily maintenance and cleanliness of custodial equipment
• (10%) Reports building and equipment repair issues to Custodial Supervisor. 
• Assumes duties of Custodians, other Leads and some duties of the Custodial Supervisors in their absence.

Graduation from a standard senior high school or the equivalent plus one year of full-time custodial experience, including some supervision. Part-time experience will be prorated.

• Knowledge of training in proper use of hazardous chemicals and products. 
• Knowledge of cleanup and proper protection from body fluids.
• Knowledge of proper radio communications.
• Knowledge of pest control.
• Knowledge of all floor types such as terrazzo, cement, wood, vinyl, corry and ceramic tile as well as carpet fibers, weaves and backings.
• Knowledge of waxes/polishes, acids, other chemicals, buffers, extractors, vacuums and scrubbers.
• Knowledge of general maintenance operations.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to supervise and provide on-the-job training.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Must be able to perform heavy lifting with the ability to expend arduous physical effort and to work in conditions that may involve some hazards and at times, considerable discomforts.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.