Chief Custodian 630 am to 300 pm - Old Mill Middle North

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Chief Custodian

JOB SUMMARY
Participates plans and supervises the general cleaning of assigned facility to ensure a safe and sanitary learning environment for students and staff along with operating boilers and maintaining variety of mechanical equipment.

Additional Work Days/Hours
Based on the assignment the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Emergencies
• Inclement weather conditions
• Overtime as needed
• Summer hours

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Makes minor plumbing electrical general maintenance and custodial equipment repairs.
• Performs cleaning and inspects facilities and grounds to ensure maintenance of safety sanitary and security standards on a daily basis.
• Performs preventive maintenance and operates the heating air conditioning and ventilating equipment in a safe and efficient manner to provide a comfortable interior climate within established guidelines.
• Opens closes and locks buildings and gates or assigns tasks to responsible subordinate.
• Assists the principal or designee in preparing work requests.
• Maintains records of area inspections inventory training and equipment maintenance as required.
• Instructs employees in the proper use of building services supplies equipment and cleaning procedures.
• Oversees and participates in the snow removal program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.

Experience

• Three 3 years minor building maintenance repair experience or required;
• Three 3 years AACPS Custodian I experience and required;
• One 1 year heating and cooling equipment experience and preferred;
• Two 2 years professional cleaning and preferred;
• One 1 year supervisory and/or lead experience and preferred;
• Six 6 months Anne Arundel County Public Schools Lead Custodian experience and preferred;
• Six 6 months Anne Arundel County Public Schools Lead and/or Chief Custodian acting assignments preferred.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the applicant to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Ability to speak read and write English sufficiently to give and receive instructions.
• Knowledge of and ability to ensure compliance with Right to Know Law Asbestos Awareness Blood Borne Pathogens and general cleaning methods and procedures and handling of cleaning equipment and chemicals including proper disposal.
• Ability to operate custodial and grounds care equipment.
• Ability to safely use and operate genie lift; training provided if necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Ability to employ business technology tools as required of all AACPS employees e.g. Email obtaining relevant AACPS employee information through the AACPS Intranet employing the electronic benefits enrollment tool and any other electronic tools implemented in the future.
• Provides basic hand tools.

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses certifications and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Successful completion of 4th Grade Stationary Engineer License issued by Maryland Board of Stationary Engineers required; or
• Successful completion of Introduction to Operations Equipment & Plant Procedures Course and Certificate issued by AACPS or equivalent outside course required; or
• Consideration will be given to candidates who can achieve a passing grade on Introduction to Operations Equipment & Plant Procedures Course and Certificate issued by AACPS or equivalent outside course required; and
• Successful completion of Leadership Training or Certificate Course issued by AACPS or equivalent outside course required; or
• First available after appointment Leadership Training or Certificate Course issued by AACPS or equivalent outside course required.

Driving Requirements

• N/A

LEADERSHIP ROLE
Lead Worker Duties/Responsibilities

• Train employees
• Direct the work of employees
• Provide feedback to assist the supervisors assessment of the employees performance
• Plan the work
• Instruct employees in specific techniques and technical methods to use
• Perform same type of work as employees the Lead Worker is assigned to lead

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions 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.

Physical Demands

• Standing: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Walking: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Sitting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Using hands to handle or feel: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Pinching (fine motor skills): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Wrist deviation: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Keyboarding: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Pushing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Pulling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Reaching (with hands and/or arms): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Climbing (Ascend/Descend): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Balancing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Stooping: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Kneeling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Crouching: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Crawling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Bending: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Twisting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Squatting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Talking: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Hearing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Smelling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Repetitive Motions: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: under 1/3 percent of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment
Location

• Office school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Outdoor environment: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Street environment (near moving traffic): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Confined space: under 1/3 percent of the time

Exposure

• Outdoor weather conditions: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Work near moving mechanical parts: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Work in high precarious places: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Fumes or airborne particles: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Toxic or caustic chemicals substances or waste: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Risk of electrical shock: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Vibration: under 1/3 percent of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

• Up to 50 pounds: under 1/3 percent of the time

Travel Requirements

• N/A

Employee Safety Statements

• The employee is required to use safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of workrelated accidents.
• Adheres to safe practices and methods in the operation of equipment and supplies related to the job.
• The employee is responsible for correcting and/or reporting any conditions within an AACPS building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees and students.

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