Lead Custodian

QUALIFICATIONS:

•       A minimum 3+ years’ custodial/janitorial experience required.

•       At least one year successful experience leading, directing, and evaluating the workflow of others required.

•       High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

•       Able to understand, speak, read/write, follow direction, and direct the workflow of others in the English language required.

•       Above average customer service skills.

•       Ability to solicit the cooperation of others with positive outcomes.

•       Ability to communicate issues that arise to the direct supervisor or to the designated backup supervisor in their absence.

•       Willingness and ability to ascend/descend stairs and/or ladder, push and pull, work above head, bend, stoop, lift, load, reach, and grasp, as well as carry 40 pounds or more.

•       Successful ability to respond to rapidly changing priorities.

•       Willingness to work variable shifts, days of week, overtime, and work in various locations.

•       Valid CA Driver's License required. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

·        Good written and oral communication skills in English; ability to communicate effectively and cooperatively with co-workers, guests, other departments, and management in English on a daily basis.

•       The ability to learn and apply safe work practices, including hazardous waste management and handling, injury and illness prevention program, confined space procedures, and safe chemical practices.

•       Ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to motivate self and to work professionally with co-workers.

•       Demonstrates ability to originate constructive and appropriate action to achieve results.

•       Ability to follow through on tasks to completion in a timely manner.

•       Demonstrates the ability to maintain a service attitude and approach to students and other customers.

•       Demonstrates good attendance, neatness, punctuality, accuracy, and personal hygiene.

•       Demonstrates the ability to provide a positive service attitude and approach to students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the University. Ability to be respectful of residents and co-worker’s privacy and property. Ability to maintain and support a respectful work place at all times 

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS*:

•       Ability to promote diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion in the execution of role;

•       Ability to lead diverse and inclusive work teams toward common vision or goal(s); establishes oneself as an essential team contributor;

•       Demonstrates a wide range of people (or soft skills) to build and sustain respectful and collaborative relationships/networks, internal and external to R&DE;

•       Demonstrates agility to lead change

•       Demonstrates effective emotional intelligence, especially in situations with time constraints 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

•       Work areas are inside and outside various Student Housing facilities as assigned.

The pay rate is $28.43 per hour. Placement in the pay range is subject to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Internal candidate rates will be applied based on the CBA language for promotion and transfer.

Why Stanford is for You:

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enriches the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

•       Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or course auditing. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.

•       A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.

•       A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.

•       Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.

•       Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the university will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.