Lead Custodian (Maintenance)
General Statement: The Fleet Science Center's Lead Custodian supports the Fleet Mission and Visitor Experience Philosophy by maintaining and cleaning the building premises including carpets, lighting, hardware, etc. This position serves as a leader within the Custodial Team and works closely with the Custodial Supervisor to ensure all janitorial needs are met. This is a full-time, benefitted position primarily working evening and nighttime shifts, but may need to occasionally work during daytime business hours to provide additional coverage.
Compensation for this position includes our generous benefit package - employer paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance, paid time off, and 401k retirement plan. Working for the Fleet also comes with great perks including free access to other Balboa Park museums and the San Diego Zoo, free Fleet Science Center passes to share with friends and family, discounts at the Fleet's Science Store and Craveology Cafe, and other discounts at vendors around Balboa Park! Come join our team!
Reports to: Custodial supervisor and/or Director of Facilities.
Primary duties and responsibilities, including mental requirements of position.
- Clean and service restrooms.
- Clean mirrors, empty all trash and recycle containers, and pick up trash on floors in assigned areas.
- Vacuum lobby, IMAX theater, science center, lecture hall, and offices.
- Clean and sweep north and south entrances.
- Sweep, mop and buff all hard surface floors.
- Use a carpet extractor.
- Use hard surface scrubber.
- Clean all doors and glass inside and out.
- Carry out weekly maintenance of waterless urinals.
- Assist in training fellow custodial staff in equipment and cleaning methods.
- Create work orders and follow up on progress as required.
- Serve as the internal point of contact for custodial issues or concerns in supervisors' absence.
- Be knowledgeable of the Safety and Emergency plans for the building.
- Perform routine maintenance of equipment.
- Additional duties as assigned by supervisor and/or Director of Facilities.
THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY THE PERSON ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. PRINCIPAL DUTIES ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THOSE FUNCTIONSTHAT ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS JOB. AN INCUMBANT.MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM ALL OF THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES OUTLINED ABOVE.
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT STATE OR IMPLY THAT THE ABOVE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITON. AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ANY OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES AS REQUESTED BY MANAGEMENT.ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH A DISABILITY.
Physical requirements of this position:
Medium work: Position involves the ability to frequently exert up to 20 pounds of force and occasionally up to 50 pounds of force to move objects.
Business location presence: This position requires physical presence at the business location during all assigned working hours in order to adequately perform all duties.
Experience, education, or skills required of the incumbent in this position:
ESSENTIAL:
- Minimum 6 months lead or supervisory experience.
- Minimum 6 months janitorial and custodial experience.
- High school diploma.
- Able to work independently and exercise sound judgement and decision making.
- Able to communicate effectively with patrons, teammates, and other staff members.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
DESIRABLE:
- Knowledge of Balboa Park and San Diego attractions.
- Customer service experience.
- Knowledge of janitorial equipment such as buffers and carpet extractors.
