Under moderate supervision, assigns, monitors, and reviews tasks performed by work crew and operates buffing, shampooing, and cleaning equipment.

• Assigns, monitors, and reviews tasks performed by work crew

• Trains new employees

• Operates buffing machine to wax floors

• Operates shampooing and vacuuming machines to clean carpets and floors

• Operates Metro vehicle to transport crew, equipment and supplies to various Metro locations

• Sweeps, mops, strips, and waxes floors

• Dusts office furnishings

• Cleans walls, windows, and ceilings

• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms

• Lifts, moves, and empties trash receptacles

• Maintains equipment

• Takes inventory and orders cleaning supplies as needed

• Moves office furniture upon request

• May operate forklift to move trash or supplies

• Leads employees by assigning work and providing training

• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

May be required to perform other related job duties

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

• Methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures utilized in custodial work

• Leadership techniques

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

• Assigning, monitoring, and reviewing tasks performed by a work crew

• Safely operate buffing, shampooing, vacuuming, and ceiling cleaning equipment

• Following oral and written instructions

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

• Operate a forklift

• Perform moderate physical labor

• Tolerate exposure to cleaning agents and fumes

• Lift and move objects weighing up to 60 pounds

• Interact professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives

• Communicate effectively with others

• Travel to offsite locations

• Read, write, speak, and understand English

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.  Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis.  A typical combination includes:

Education

• None Required

Experience

• One year of relevant experience performing custodial work

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• Valid California Class C Driver License

• Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

• High dust, dirt, and/or grease environment

• Work with regular exposure to odors or fumes

• Exposure to bodily fluids and waste

• Exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles

• Work on slippery or uneven surfaces

Physical Effort Required

• Standing

• Walking

• Pushing and/or pulling

• Lifting or carrying 

• Driving and/or operating heavy equipment

• Reaching by extending hand(s) and/or arm(s) in any direction

• Operating foot pedals

• Communicating through speech in the English language required