What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Custodian position at University of Dubuque?
The Lead Custodian supports the daily custodial operations of the University by ensuring that campus buildings remain clean, safe, and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors. This position performs a full range of custodial duties—including cleaning classrooms, offices, restrooms, and common areas—while also providing leadership and direction to custodial staff and student workers. The Lead Custodian assigns and adjusts daily work duties, offers training and support to team members, and inspects completed tasks to ensure high-quality standards are met.
Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 3:00pm-11:30pm
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist with the supervision and coordination of custodial personnel and student workers to ensure effective workflow and service quality
- Maintain cleanliness of campus buildings, including classrooms, offices, restrooms, and common areas
- Vacuum, sweep, and mop floors to ensure a safe and sanitary environment
- Wash walls and windows
- Empty trash and recycling bins and ensure proper disposal
- Assist with setup and teardown for campus events, including moving furniture, equipment, and supplies
- Operate floor and carpet machines
- Provide guidance, training, and support to custodial staff
- Assign daily work duties and adjust schedules to meet operational needs
- Inspect completed work to ensure quality and compliance with standards
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of the University’s Mission
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong time-management skills to complete tasks efficiently
- Strong training and mentoring skills to guide new or less experienced employees
- Works well independently and as part of a team
- Dependable, punctual, and committed to maintaining a clean, safe environment
- Ability to bend, stoop, and kneel
- Excellent communication skills—verbal, written, and interpersonal
- Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs.
- Ability to stand on your feet for long periods of time
- Previous experience operating floor and carpet machines
- Ability to climb a 12’ ladder
Qualifications:
- Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Previous supervising experience is preferred