Lead Custodian

POSITION TITLE: Lead Custodian 

DEPARTMENT: Health Operations 

WAGE: Grade 11 

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt 

ESC CODE: 37-1011

FUNDING SOURCE: Indirect  

OPENING: May 13, 2026

CLOSING: May 23, 2026

Position Summary:

Under the Supervision of the Facilities Manager, The Lead Custodian is responsible for implementing written cleaning procedures for cleaning and disinfecting all properties of Yakutat Tlingit Tribe to include, but not limited to, YTT main offices, Health Center (YCHC), Child Care, Senior Center, Natural Resources and several residential housing units. The Lead Custodian is charged with ensuring that all facilities are cleaned and sanitized in accordance with YTT and YCHC procedures and universal precautions protocol.

This position provides direction, training and supervision of custodial staff and is responsible for ensuring that custodial staff have the tools, supplies and skills needed to do their jobs. This position is responsible for ensuring that general cleaning tasks are completed in all areas, offices, corridors, stairwells, elevators, public and other assigned areas and properties, in accordance with all operating procedures, infection control and safety policies.

This position requires compliance with YTT’s compliance standards, including its Standards of Conduct, Compliance Program, and policies and procedures. Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the position’s regular performance evaluation. 

 Essential Functions:

1. Must attend in person training by YCHC Facilities Manager and verify that they adhere to YCHC cleaning policies and procedures. 
2. Communicates to all Custodians on shift the Supervisor’s instruction and methods of completing assigned work.
3. Inspects work assigned and ensures assignments are completed.
4. Checks work in progress; demonstrates proper work methods; orientates and educates new staff; reports to supervisor, the progression of work and is accountable for the completion of duties assigned.
5. Provides hands-on training to all custodial staff and verifies that they adhere to YTT’s and YCHC’s cleaning policies and procedures.
6. Performs custodial duties following a Check Off list.  The list must be strictly adhered to for quality control purposes.
7. Performs minor maintenance duties as assigned.
8. Cleans and sanitizes all the medical and dental work and patient care areas daily to include exam rooms, laboratory, x-ray, and visitor areas.
9. Completes daily housekeeping duties of all buildings/departments to include vacuuming, dusting, laundry, windows, sweeping, mopping, daily sanitizing of high touch surfaces and proper handling of all garbage waste.  Assist in keeping walkways and exits free of debris and obstructions.
10. Replenish cleaning, housekeeping and maintenance supplies as needed.
11. Ensures all supplies are stocked and ordered as needed.
12. Properly handle and store all hazardous waste.
13. Assist in maintaining an updated listing on file of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) information for all applicable clinic departments.
14. Assists with incoming and outgoing deliveries as needed.
15. Utilize a daily check off system for monitoring daily routine and non-routine housekeeping tasks.
16. Responsible for managing custodial staff schedules. 
17. Responsible for evaluating the daily work performance of custodial staff
18. Responsible for submitting written reports on all major department concerns, including sanitation, safety or personnel issues to direct supervisor.
19. Assist with hiring, supervising, evaluating, and correcting performance.
20. Assist in emergency preparedness and maintaining building security. 
21. Wears appropriate personal protective equipment as per training, signage and product labels.  Adheres to safety regulations as per departmental training.
22. Must comply with federal laws and regulations as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
23. Performs related duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of established safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of cleaning principles, techniques and utilization of proper cleaning products, standard of precautions, transmission-based precautions, types and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and the requirements of the hazard
• Knowledge of safety data sheets (SDS).
• Knowledge of the use of various cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Skill in proper use of cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
• Skill in operating cleaning equipment such as a vacuum cleaner and other powered cleaning equipment.
• Skill in following instructions; prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the provision of customer service.
• Skill in the use of such office equipment as a computer, scanner, fax machine, and copier.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The work involves moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, carts, or machines; exposure to contagious diseases or irritant chemicals. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear, such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields.

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing or walking; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity. The employee must be able to read, write, speak and hear.

This position requires operation of a motor vehicle.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility:

This is a mid-level position that reports to the Facilities Manager. Provides day-to-day work direction and guidance to custodial staff but does not have formal supervisory or managerial authority.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of custodial experience performing similar duties preferred.
• Possession or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Alaska with a clean driving record.
• Must successfully pass a criminal history and background check.
• Must present vaccination documentation or submit to immunity testing for Tdap, hepatitis B, measles, varicella, and influenza within 3 months of hire.

Disclosures:

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

THE YAKUTAT TLINGIT TRIBE IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. THIS POSITION MAY BE SUBJECT TO RANDOM DRUG TESTING AND CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK.  

Preference will be given to qualified Yakutat Tlingit Tribal Member and/or Alaska Native candidates.

NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE WILL BE APPLIED TO HIRING OF THIS POSITION AS DEFINED IN TITLE 25, US CODE, CHAPTER 14, SUBCHAPTER V, SUBSECTION 273 AND 274.  WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WITH PREFERENCE GIVEN TO QUALIFIED NATIVE AMERICAN/ALASKA NATIVE APPLICANTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW AND TRIBAL POLICY.

Compliance with our Employee Health Policy is a condition of employment.  You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screenings and/or immunizations within 3 months of your start date. Jobs designated as Health Care Personnel (HCP), require that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, and T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis).