Job Description

SUMMARY:

The Custodial Team Leader assists the Custodial Supervisor by providing front line leadership to the Custodial Staff in accordance with all University policies, procedures and guidelines. The Custodial Team Leader also exemplifies and upholds the Facilities Department’s mission which is to create and maintain an outstanding learning environment through constant attention to our community’s needs and thoughtful care of our beautiful campus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advocates safety for everyone on campus by identifying, reporting and addressing when appropriate

• Interacts daily with diverse staff, students and faculty by providing a welcoming and positive atmosphere

• Preserves the heritage and unique infrastructure of the University by striving to exceed industry cleanliness standards

• Cleans assigned areas as directed and follows operating

• Responsible for the care and upkeep of resources provided to them by the University

• Ensures operation is properly staffed

• Maintains accountability of University of Richmond cleanliness standards

• Supports operation initiatives and delivers department established communication

• Responds and assists with any custodial related requests as directed

WORKING HOURS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds.

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, go up and down stairs and walk for long periods

• Must be able to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions including heat, rain and snow

• Frequently required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a High School degree or educational equivalent preferred

• Understanding of custodial operations including equipment and best practices required

• Leadership and hospitality experience preferred

• General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook

• Ability to effectively communicate with listed contacts above

• Required:  Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to produce a driving record with a minimum of 3 years of driving history in good standing

WORK HOURS:

• Full-time, non-exempt position

• Primarily day shift (start time varies between 5am-7am), weekends occasionally; 8 hrs./day; 40 hrs/week

• All Facilities employees are designated as essential personnel and are subject to work outside the normal work schedule on an emergency basis and are also subject to planned overtime work as required by the immediate supervisor.

SALARY STRUCTURE:

Pay Grade 3 ($16.81 to $19.75 per hour)