Assistant Head Custodian

** Please be aware if offered a job in the following position it will be contingent on passing a physical.

** This position is 8 hours per day/260 day school year.

Purpose Statement:

The job of Assistant Head Custodian High School is done for the purpose/s of maintaining an attractive sanitary and safe facility for students staff and public; providing equipment and furniture arrangements for meetings classroom activities and events; assisting in coordinating and directing the work of custodial staff at high school; and minimizing property damage loss and liability exposure.

Essential Functions

Arranges furnishings and equipment (e.g. assembly meetings cafeteria for lunch removing and moving furniture etc.) for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings classroom activities and special events.

Assists in the development of custodial supply and equipment budget for the purpose of meeting District goals.

Assists in the supervision of assigned custodial personnel (e.g. coordinate schedules provide training participates in evaluation interviews assists in selection of new custodians etc.) for the purpose of ensuring functions are performed thoroughly and efficiently.

Cleans assigned facilities (e.g. cafeteria classrooms offices restrooms sidewalks grounds etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary safe and attractive environment.

Delivers a variety of items (e.g. supplies furniture audio visual equipment boxes etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate parties.

Evaluates situations (e.g. involving staff students parents the public etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.

Inspects facilities and equipment (e.g. HVAC units boilers etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations maintained in an attractive and clean condition and/or identifying necessary repairs due to vandalism equipment breakage weather conditions etc.

Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions paper products vacuum mops etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items required to properly maintain facilities.

Performs preventative maintenance and/or repairs/replacements (e.g. light bulbs unclogs drains cleaning grease traps washing walls spotting floor surfaces etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability and safety of facility.

Prepares a variety of reports (e.g. requisitions safety inspections work orders inventory records time sheets etc.) for the purpose of providing information required to maintain the facility.

Prepares facility for daily operations (e.g. opening gates raising flags unlocks doors turn off alarms snow removal etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and safe for occupancy.

Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage alarms graffiti unauthorized individual etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning educational environment.

Secures facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage equipment loss and potential liability to organization.

Other Functions

Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

SKILLS are required to perform multiple nontechnical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment and materials used in industrial maintenance; operating standard office equipment including computer software applications; adhering to safety practices; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math including calculations using fractions percents and/or ratios; understand written procedures write routine documents and speak clearly; and understand complex multistep written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: methods of industrial cleaning including floor and carpet; basic tools for minor repairs; safety practices and procedures; coal fired boiler maintenance; and confined space entry.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities meetings and/or events; collate data; and use jobrelated equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of jobrelated equipment. In working with others problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; working weekends and holidays; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading guiding and/or coordinating others; and tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the Organizations services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting 80% walking and 15% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and some hazardous conditions.

Experience

Job related experience is required.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing

Physical

Certificates & Licenses

CPR/First Aid Certificate; training provided

Continuing Educ. / Training

None Specified

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance