Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Lead Custodian

Posted 13 days ago

Job Description

Definition

Definition: Under general supervision of the Custodial Supervisor, oversees the day-to-day custodial work activities for Community facilities. Supervises, assigns, and monitors work activities for a variety of cleaning, maintenance, and minor repairs for community facilities. This position is treated as an FLSA non-exempt, considered a DRIVING position subject to working on call and weekend hours.

Essential Functions: (Essential functions may vary among positions, but may include the following tasks, knowledges, abilities, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.)

Examples of Tasks

1. Acts as Lead Custodian for custodial workers in the department. Plans and assigns daily work activities to subordinate workers. Reviews work in progress and ensure projects are completed within assigned timeframes and in accordance with established standards, guidelines, and plans. Trains new/less experienced workers in procedures/techniques for completion of all assigned projects and tasks. Responds to workers questions regarding work assignments.

2. Assists and monitors custodial workers in performing a variety of general cleaning tasks, including vacuuming and steam cleaning carpets, scrubbing, mopping floors, stripping, waxing, and polishing floors, washing windows and equipment, dusting and polishing furniture, and cleaning/sanitizing restroom facilities.

3. Oversees the mixing of cleaning chemicals and solvents. Ensures that workers are trained on proper methods/procedures for mixing cleaning materials and the hazards associated with improper use.

4. Maintains an inventory of cleaning equipment, tools, supplies, and materials at the assigned facility. Picks up and delivers items for other staff, including supplies and materials.

5. Responds to emergency situations and performs other tasks and special assignments as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics :
  • Knowledge of equipment and supplies used for cleaning work.
  • Knowledge of general maintenance methods and practices, including floor stripping and waxing.
  • Knowledge of equipment use and maintenance.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of employee supervision and training.


  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other staff and the public.
  • Skill in following oral and written instructions.
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other staff and the public.
  • Skill in planning, scheduling, and assigning the work of subordinate workers to ensure projects are completed in accordance with established standards, guidelines, time frames, and in a safe manner.
  • Skill in supervising and training subordinate staff.


  • Ability to pick up and move objects weighing at least 50 pounds.
  • Ability to climb ladders or steps, and bend or stoop repeatedly or continually.


Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience: Graduation from high school or GED, and minimum of two (2) to three (3) years custodial experience, or a closely related field, and one (1) year experience leading or supervising a work crew. Must be knowledgeable of procedures for the safe use of cleaning chemicals and solvents.
  • For enrolled Community members without a GED, must obtain a GED. Requires participation in the HR GED Program and successful completion of the Arizona state certified exam in order to continue employment with SRPMIC.


Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that would allow the candidate to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position, will be considered.

Underfill Eligibility: An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill.

Special Requirements

  • Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License.


Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.

"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified : Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods:

1) attach to application

2) fax (480) 362-5860

3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

Documentation must be received by position closing date.

The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted .

Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.
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