Lead Custodian

NOTICE OF VACANCYBrookfield Elementary SchoolLEAD CUSTODIAN 12month positionREPORTS TO: Building Principal and Facilities ManagerRESPONSIBILITIES: Under the general supervision of the principal oversees and personally performs work required to maintain the related building and adjacent grounds in a safe sanitary and orderly condition. Performs a variety of custodial grounds keeping minor repairs and related tasks associated with the upkeep of the facilities and grounds. Works in partnership with the Facilities Manager on projects or events that involve the FUNCTIONS: Assumes responsibilities for and keeps the principal informed on matters relating to the overall health safety sanitation and operating condition of the school buildingAvailable for emergency calls from School or District Administrators 24hours a dayResponsible for daily custodial cleaning or minor repair workPerforms general site inspections records and reports discrepancies generates work requests and purchase ordersImplements a program of preventive maintenanceResponsible for scheduling inspecting and approving the work of outside contractors who make repairs and/or improvements to school propertyResponsible for inspection and repairs on all custodial equipmentOrders custodial supplies and equipment controls use and storage of consumable supplies and materialsMaintains records and provides reports as required Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal or Facilities ManagerABILITY TO:operate common and specialized cleaning equipment and toolsperform heavy physical labor to include lifting pulling pushing and working on laddersuse hand and small power tools to accomplish minor repairs and adjustments employing general handyman skillswork without direct supervision maintain schedules set priorities organize tasks coordinates and instructs the work of othersadhere to safety standards and safe practices especially in the handling and use of chemicals and blood borne pathogensmaintain cooperative and productive working relationships through the use of courtesy and tact when dealing with otherscarry out complex and /or multiple tasksprepare accurate reports and maintains records REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: High School Graduate or EquivalentA valid drivers license in the state of residenceMinimum 3 years experience in facilities cleaning or maintenance Experience in a supervisory role preferredDemonstrated leadership skillsDemonstrated ability to effectively communicate with facilities personnel building principals central administrators and organizational alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptableThose with trade experience i.e. plumbing carpentry electrical HVAC etc. are encouraged to applyMust be able to pass CORI and fingerprintbased state and national criminal background testsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of School Dude or other facility management softwarePHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk use hands or fingers handle or feel objects tools or controls reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance stoop kneel crouch crawl or smell and occasionally required to employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move more than 100 ENVIRONMENT:While performing the duties of this job an employee may occasionally be required to work in adverse job environmental noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to HostermanBrookfield Elementary School37 Central StreetBrookfield MA 01506POSTED: 41025APPLICATION DEADLINE: 43025Tantasqua/Union 61 School Districts are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.