Bloomington Service Maintenance
Job Specs

JOB TITLE AND LEVEL: Custodial Area Team Leader / SM35

JOB CODE: 001129

DATE: July 2010

JOB PURPOSE:

Leads custodial employees and participates in performing custodial duties as needed.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides structure and oversight for 2 - 5 entry-level employees.  Prioritizes work assignments within a given routine and assigns tasks.

Monitors work for quality, accuracy, and completeness to ensure compliance with departmental sanitation standards.

Manages and controls equipment and chemicals assigned to a given routine.

Inspects assigned areas and equipment to ensure that the quality of care is consistent with departmental standards.

Reports staff concerns, areas of deficiency, and any need for building maintenance to the shift supervisor for appropriate action.

Trains new employees on equipment, products, and departmental policies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of effective leadership techniques.

Ability to lead people and processes.

Knowledge of general cleaning procedures and equipment.

Ability to operate and use standard cleaning equipment and materials.

Ability to perform work that requires medium to heavy physical effort.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to use a computer.

Ability to work in safe and efficient manner.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High school diploma or GED

Experience: One-year custodial work and demonstrated leadership skills.

Certifications/Licenses: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting, standing, walking, driving, climbing/ladders, squatting/kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs multiple times per shift, fingering, talking, hearing, and seeing.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Spends most time indoors, possible exposure to extreme hot or cold for one hour plus. Risk of bodily injury from mechanical parts, electricity, etc. Possible exposure to fumes, odors, etc. that may affect respiration and skin.

The intent of this job specification is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this specification.