Position Summary

DESCRIPTION:
Fulfill departmental objectives by leading and directing the work of a team of 3-10 (FTE) housekeeping staff in assigned building(s). Inspect the work of custodial staff when necessary to ensure quality control, safety standards, and compliance with health regulations. This function accounts for 15% of the lead's time. Remaining time spent performing custodial maintenance of York College’s residential, administrative, dining, and support facilities in an assigned area. These positions are considered part of the weather and emergency staff and may need to respond emergency issues outside normal times. Position may be required to complete overtime work based on events and staffing needs.
OUTCOME:
College facilities and related equipment will be clean, orderly, safe, and prepared for College classes and functions.

Essential Functions

15% Housekeeping Supervision

• Training, leading, and directing staff on all technical elements of the custodial maintenance process and to safely operate industrial-rated power equipment used in custodial maintenance field
• Monitoring methods, procedures, and products used to ensure compliance with departmental procedures and safety and quality standards
• Work with Custodial Manger on staff evaluations and corrective action plans if required.
• Preform quality control inspections.

• Cleaning, maintaining and stocking restrooms, public corridors, lobbies, offices, classrooms, locker-room facilities, and lounges to expected standards.
• Vacuuming and extracting carpeting; scrubbing, finishing, and burnishing floors; polishing furniture and woodwork
• Operating heavy-duty power custodial equipment and climbing ladders
• Maintaining key security at all times
• Maintaining grounds in the immediate vicinity of the assigned area, including sweeping sidewalks
• Coordinate special cleaning or work projects during semester breaks.

• Lock or unlock interior and exterior doors as assigned.
• Assist with event coverage, which may include event setup, coverage or event teardown.
• Inspect building/work area and report any irregularities in a timely manner.
• Remove trash/recycling from buildings as assigned.
• Assist with setups and furniture moves as needed
• Load and unload trucks as needed.
• Respond to emergency clean ups or urgent tasks as required.

• Keep custodial closets/carts, utility rooms and boiler rooms cleaned and organized and stocked properly.
• Clean and properly store all custodial equipment, moving equipment, and tools after daily use. Minor maintenance of tools/equipment including belt replacement, emptying, cleaning and replenishing consumables necessary to operate safely and efficiently. Including mops and utility carts.

• During inclement weather keep lobby and hallway floors as clean and dry as possible.
• Snow and ice removal using hand shovels, scrapers or power equipment.
• After snow removal spread calcium or de-icing material on steps and sidewalks by hand.

• Assist the College in complying with local, state and federal laws such as recycling, waste disposal, safety’ Right to Know’ regulations, Blood borne Pathogens standards and chemical usage. Participate/Attend trainings provided.
• Practice safe work habits; be aware of safety issues that may affect the welfare of employees, students or the public.
• Only use college provided cleaning chemicals, supplies, and equipment properly and as directed.
• Operate and maintain housekeeping & moving equipment in a safe and prudent manner.

Experience and Education Required

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid PA Driver’s license required with safe driving record.
• 2-5 years of housekeeping/event setups experience preferred.

Required Skills and Qualifications

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal building/outside conditions but occasionally exposure to extreme weather conditions.
• Frequently exposed to water, dust, dirt, and cleaning chemicals.
• Occasionally exposed to heights, confined spaces, de-icing materials and cleanup of bodily fluids.
• Position requires climbing ladders, bending, stooping, walking, grasping, shoveling, sweeping, mopping, pushing, pulling, reaching and operating housekeeping equipment for extended periods of time.
• Maximum lifting of 50 pounds. Frequently lifting objects up to 25 pounds, employee must get help if lifting over 50 pounds. Occasionally pulling and pushing up to 75 pounds.

• Position requires handling multiple tasks and taking directions from several sources.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Must be able to read and understand MSDS/SDS safety sheets, work orders and directions for event setups.
• Be able to set priorities and complete tasks under time constraints in a safe manner.
• Must be able to use basic math skills to calculate mixing ratios for cleaning chemicals and to complete setup requirements for Campus events.
• Must be able to work as a team and maintain cooperative relationships.
• Be able to work independently in absence of supervision to follow College procedures and routines.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must be willing to work overtime to accomplish the outcome if needed.
• Working closely with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff, while respecting the privacy of all customers
• A positive, cooperative, and respectful attitude should always be projected toward the College, faculty, students, staff, and community members.
• May need to use personal vehicle for transportation.
• Must be able to interact with other shifts and/or departments to accomplish goals.
• Be on-call for emergencies such as snow storms, icy and/or flooding conditions, equipment failures, etc. and participate in the on-call emergency rotation
• Be able to adjust work schedule when required.