Lead Custodian (Facilities)

The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is accepting online applications for a Lead Custodian with the Facilities Management. The employee performs intermediate semiskilled work participating in and leading other custodians and inmates in building cleaning and maintenance work; does related work as required.

Responsible for inventory control of building maintenance supplies and equipment. This is repetitive manual work requiring efficient performance of simple building cleaning and maintenance duties. A Lead Custodian works under general supervision on routine recurring assignments, receiving specific instructions on each new or unusual assignment.

The work is occasionally reviewed by inspection. An employee in this class acts as a working crew leader supervising the work of Custodians.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: General knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment, and ability to use them economically and efficiently; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to supervise the work of others; mechanical aptitude; and thoroughness.

Acceptable Experience and Training: Completion of high school or GED and considerable building cleaning experience at the level of Custodian; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Pre-employment physical, and background check required.

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