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divh2Head Custodian/h2pThe Head Custodian is a working custodial position who performs daily custodial duties and coordinates and assists with supervising all aspects of daily and periodic cleaning in and around the museum, office, and storage areas. This position requires working some nights that were open and on weekends. Applicants must be available to work flexible hours and schedules to fulfill the needs of the organization. The Head Custodian reports to the Custodial Manager./ph3Essential Functions/h3ulliPerform specific daily custodial duties and substitute for custodial stations when necessary./liliAssign and train custodial staff on Exploratorium protocol for daily and periodic work./liliOperate, maintain, and repair cleaning equipment./liliMonitor assigned work areas regularly to ensure proper standards are maintained./liliRespond to emergency clean-up situations and reassign staff as needed to deal with same./liliHelp to maintain effective working relationships with staff, public, and other occupants of the museum./liliMaintain and track cleaning supply inventory. Order and stock supplies./liliCoordinate with janitorial service contractors to ensure smooth transitions and consistent quality of service between in-house and contractor teams, particularly during handover of evening events./liliAbility to lift and carry a minimum of 25 pounds, and to bend, kneel, stand, reach, climb a ladder, and move heavy objects using appropriate equipment./liliOther duties as required./li/ulh3Minimum Qualifications/h3ulliHigh school diploma with seven (7) years of custodial experience./liliDemonstrated ability to monitor and direct work of team members in a fast-paced environment./liliGood interpersonal/human relation skills; ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization./liliAbility to operate, diagnose, and perform some repair of cleaning equipment./liliUnderstands MSDS, hazmat rules and regulations, and proper use of cleaning chemicals./liliOrganizational/planning ability./liliAbility to communicate in ASL, Spanish, or Chinese a significant plus./li/ulh3Physical Requirement/h3pThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./pulliAbility to lift and carry 35 lbs/liliAbility to push and pull 50 lbs/liliAbility to bend and kneel, reach, move from place to place, twist at the waist/liliAbility to climb and work on ladders/li/ulpThis position is open until filled./p/div