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Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania's Custodial Services Department invites internal applicants to apply for the position of Custodial Team Lead.

The shift for the position is Monday to Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good. 

The custodial team leader will delegate the authority to prioritize work within the assigned area to maintain departmental work standards, work assignments, cleaning policies and procedure goals and objectives. This position requires you to make decisions based on a full knowledge of these guidelines. Deviations from these guidelines must be reported and/or approved by supervisor or management.

The ideal candidate values teamwork and collaboration, is dependable, takes initiative, solves problems effectively, communicates clearly, and supports organizational change. The Facilities team values effort and pride in a job well done.

As a member of the Facilities Divisional staff, this position is deemed essential. Essential employees must remain or report to work during partial or full day closings of the University due to hazardous road conditions, emergency circumstances or for other reasons.

• One year as a Custodial Worker 1 (commonwealth title) OR;
• One year of experience performing custodial work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the materials, methods, and practices used in custodial work
• Knowledge of aseptic and sanitation materials hazards and safety guidelines
• Ability to read and understand written materials
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

About West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester University (WCU) of Pennsylvania is among the top regional comprehensive public universities in the nation, serving more than 17,500 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels with a national reputation for excellence, value, and student success. Founded in 1871 as an institute for teacher preparation, West Chester offers more than 118 undergraduate and 103 graduate programs in more than 50 fields of study. In addition to the main campus in West Chester, the University offers programs through its graduate center, the Philadelphia campus, and online. Five colleges and two schools comprise the University: Colleges of Arts and Humanities, Business and Public Management, Education and Social Work, Health Sciences, and the Sciences and Mathematics, as well as the School of Music, and the School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies. Located in Chester County (25 miles from downtown Philadelphia) the area combines the best of enjoyable daily living with easy access to the full spectrum of country and city attractions. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

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