Job Description: The Custodian, Lead is responsible for the successful completion of professional
janitorial cleaning and trash collection services for assigned areas within the Iraq sites in a manner consistent with a US Embassy. The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the
nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.
- Lead a team of Custodians.
- Train others in proper cleaning techniques.
- Assign custodians to specific areas, periodically inspect their work, and hold them
accountable for work that is not completed to standard. - Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition.
- Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, latrines, and shower, shampooing
rugs, washing walls and glass, removing trash, cleaning laundry rooms, washing machines
and dryers. - Report or notify Supervisor of need for repairs.
- Gather and empty trash.
- Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
- Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
- Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
- Vacuum, steam-clean, or shampoo carpets.
- Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
- Notify Supervisor concerning the need for major repairs.
- Clean building floors by sweeping mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
- Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges,
and squeegees. - Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to
specifications. - Clean and restore building interiors damaged by coffee stains, dust, fingerprint, or water,
using commercial cleaning equipment. - Follow procedures for the safe and effective use of chemical cleaners and power equipment,
in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures. - Drive vehicles required to travel cleaning work, including vans, small trucks, ATV’s, or golf
carts. - Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.
Minimum Acceptable Experience Level: Minimum of 1-year successful experience in a supervisory
custodial position for an office and/or residential facility with at least 5 janitorial staff. Must be able
to communicate in English. - Minimum Acceptable Experience Level: Minimum of 1-year successful experience in a supervisory custodial position for an office and/or residential facility with at least 5 janitorial staff. Must be able to communicate in English.
