Custodial Services Job Description
Custodial services
provides the Custodial Manager and the Director of Facilities and Services with performance reviews of custodial staff. Ensures cleaning equipment is kept clean and in good working condition. Cleans water fountains, lounges, furniture, laundry rooms, computer labs, stairways, handrails, student clean up rooms, elevators and tracks, janitor closets, janitor carts, office areas, conference rooms, classrooms, and provides dusting.
Custodial Services Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Light maintenance of equipment related to custodial duties
Enforces JAX/Custodial policies and guidelines by advising custodial staff of the JAX/Department policies/guidelines, issues verbal warnings for violations and recommends progressive disciplinary action to the immediate supervisor as appropriate
Maintains custodial supply areas and equipment
Filling in as a floater – fill in for Custodial Services Specialists in residences halls and apartments when other team members are absent, during position vacancies, and during heavy work periods
Perform all duties of the Custodial Services Specialist as required by work rotation
Supervises the day-to-day activities of the custodial staff on the 2nd shift
Provides custodial staff goals, training, mentoring, problem resolution, monitors performance and completes annual reviews
Maintains an effective business relationship with the custodial team
Develops an effective team by instructing all employees in the proper methods and use of materials and equipment for safe and efficient work performance and evaluates individual performances to meet established standards
Custodial Services Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Custodial Services
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: NEHA, OSHA, CCE, CEH, REA, AED, CPR
Education for Custodial Services
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the custodial services job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Education, Management, Technical, Associates, Industrial, General Management, Business/Administration, Business, Oral Communication, Communication
Skills for Custodial Services
Desired skills for custodial services include:
Applicable safety procedures related to custodial
Equipment
Housekeeping services
000 sq
> than 100
Custodial
Housekeeping services for a large
Solid waste and recycling practices
Subject matter
Custodial equipment
Desired experience for custodial services includes:
Valid DC, VA or MD driver's license
Ability to walk, climb stairs, bend and crouch, reach and pull while performing duties
Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds and be physically able to shovel snow and work outside during all seasons
Clean and disinfect bathrooms
Work with all managers or designee to ensure building spaces are arranged according to building schedules
Comply with standing instructions provided by cleaning schedules, safety rules, and regulations for personal protection
Custodial Services Examples
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a custodial services. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for custodial services
- Ensures that administrative records and reports regarding custodial staff are accurate and current by reviewing employee time cards and monitoring employee absences
- Observes safety hazards, maintenance problems, and equipment defects
- May do minor repair work on building equipment and facilities
- Filling in as a floater – fill in for Custodial Services Specialists in residences halls when other team members are absent, during position vacancies, and during heavy work periods
- Representing custodial team at apartment related meetings
- Ensuring that supplies, equipment and all necessary items are present and in safe working order for assigned area
- Common shower areas
- Classrooms
- Office spaces
- Exterior of buildings
Qualifications for custodial services
- Typically requires education/formal training equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree and eleven or more years of progressive experience in environmental services with at least five of those years in management
- Ability to communicate effectively with direct reports, college personnel, students, faculty and sub-contractors required
- Work must be performed in a highly collegial, professional and collaborative manner with FO&M shops and College departments
- Willingness to work different shifts as needed and overtime as required
- Computer literacy and familiarity with standard business related software required, , Excel, Web browsing, and Word programs, electronic payroll and work order systems
- Strong commitment to a diverse working environment and serving the needs of a large and diverse community
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Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of custodial services. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for custodial services
- Provide supervision to the custodial staff directly reporting to you
- Coordinate and collaborate with your customers offering the benefit of your technical expertise in providing Custodial Services including special service requests, pre-assessment of work area (if necessary)
- Search for and pilot new processes, equipment and/or material to improve the department’s effectiveness
- Entrance ways
- Performing light duty – empty trash containers and other refuse containers, replace liners
- Vacuuming – vacuum all assigned floors and entrance mats
- Cleaning restrooms – clean and sanitize all restroom fixtures and mirrors
- Utility cleaning – clean building entrances
- Conducting quality checks on completed work, assigning tasks
- Maintaining security, appearance, and overall cleanliness
Qualifications for custodial services
- Minimum of three years of supervisory experience of 5+ employees
- Trained in appropriate health and safety regulations
- Knowledgeable in LEED and GREEN initiatives
- Must possess a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
- Experience using MAXIMO, preferred
- The ability to read and write English
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a custodial services. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for custodial services
- Plans, directs and coordinates all of the custodial responsibilities of a campus sector
- Review new and renovated building projects for custodial operation needs
- Ensuring staff complies with University and departmental policies and procedures
- Implementing quality assurance programs to insure safety practices followed and duties are being completed
- Replacing mattresses
- Perform other light maintenance duties as required
- Assists in hiring qualified employees by participating in the interview process and making recommendations regarding the employment of applicants
- Handles personnel issues within department
- Sweeps, scrubs, and mops floors
Qualifications for custodial services
- Lift heavy equipment and proper use of cleaning supplies
- Pass training courses
- Three years’ experience in an academic, industrial, or institutional custodial services environment
- 2+ years demonstrated success supervising and leading, directing and training employees, to include staff development, organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced team environment while consistently maintaining a positive and professional demeanor
- Ability to interact well with a wide range of internal and external clients
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Our growing company is looking for a custodial services. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for custodial services
- Cleans whiteboards
- Cleans windows and walls
- Cleans restrooms and other facilities as assigned
- Cleans elevators and stairwells
- Empty resident rooms
- Position requires a valid California Driver's License
- Direct and coordinate pest management for interior building spaces, including vendor coordination and reactive and proactive service
- Maintain adherence to safety standards and training for all staff in this area
- Use the TMA system to provide work reports and resource use
- Provide year round cleaning of apartment community center
Qualifications for custodial services
- Ability to multi-task, have strong follow-through and be able to work independently
- Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or
- Ability to move about, stand and walk for extended periods of time
- High school graduate or equivalent experience and education
- Six months of janitorial or building maintenance work is required
- Must have the necessary skills to do on the job training with student workers
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a custodial services. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for custodial services
- Distribute materials and supplies to custodial staff on campus grounds
- Coordinate requests for set up and moving of furniture and equipment for special events
- Communicating with Apartment Coordinator regarding apartment turns completed and in progress
- Communicate with Housing teams regarding apartment turn schedule and prioritization
- Assisting in orientation and training of team members regarding apartment cleaning/standards
- Installing, replacing, or repairing burned out lights, smoke detectors and batteries, and window coverings
- Moving furniture, replacing mattresses
- Using and measuring supplies and products responsibly, safely, and efficiently
- Supervise the Housekeeping Staff for JHU, School of Medicine
- Establish and maintain contact with outside service providers
Qualifications for custodial services
- Due to the duties of this position, successful candidates must be at least 18 years of age.**
- Cleaning restrooms and shower facilities
- Understand written and verbal instructions from supervisors, customers, and staff
- Demonstrate reliability/dependability through work history, school, or business
- Experience with computers for basic functions
- Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout the shift