Head Cleaner (Revised)

• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: TWU - B&G
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Standard Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
• Building: Morningside Campus
• Salary Range: $30.94 - $38.67

Position Summary

Reporting to the supervisor, Building Services, the Head Cleaner is responsible for the planning, assignment, control, and execution of custodial work, whether standard duties or special assignments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communications with customers, monitor job progress, and conduct inspections.
• Adheres to standard system schedules and routines in the allocation of assignments to his/her crew following established methods and procedures and using the correct equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Monitors and performs cleaning, dusting, wall washing, carpet shampooing, vacuuming, stripping, scrubbing, waxing, and buffing of floors, rooms, offices, and other interior spaces.
• Observe and report all damage, malfunctions, or deficiencies of Customer Service and reports problematic conditions, safety hazards, or breaches of security to the supervisor or others as appropriate.
• Requisitions and issues material supplies and equipment.
• Candidates must be physically fit to do extensive walking, stair climbing, medium lifting and carrying, and overhead work.
• The work schedule includes weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to communicate and give verbal and written instructions in English.
• The ability to speak Spanish is helpful.
• Five years experience as a Heavy Cleaner, previous leadership and training experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and good working knowledge of equipment and machinery operations.
• Must be able to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

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  Ability to perform minor repairs preferred.

  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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