Custodian Lead

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE:

Performs responsible semiskilled and lead worker duties in the cleaning and care of the school systems buildings and grounds.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs the duties of custodian as required.
• Assists the Area Leader in the preparation of work schedules.
• Verifies daily attendance and submits payroll corrections to Area Leader.
• Evaluates the daily attendance of custodial staff.
• Inspects work performed to ensure that it meets expectations and established standards.
• Implements alternative plans during periods of limited staffing.
• Records and reports any personnel related issues.
• Trains new staff in the use of cleaning chemicals equipment and related supplies and materials.
• Receives and verifies orders.
• Coordinates activities with other departments to ensure service is provided efficiently.
• Coordinates and participates in the cleaning of an assigned area in the school systems buildings.
• Inspects the work of other custodians assigned to that facility and trains new workers.
• Monitors boilers heating and air conditioning systems adjusts as necessary notifies appropriate trades personnel when problems occur.
• Inspects and evaluates the physical condition of facilities to determine the type of work required.
• Unlocks and secures facilities as required.
• Cleans bathroom fixtures and floors and replaces paper and soap.
• Mops vacuums buffs and dust mops floors.
• Cleans desks windows water fountains empties trash.
• Orders or requests cleaning supplies and equipment in order to maintain adequate inventory for crew.
• Moves furniture strips and waxes floors.
• Replaces light bulbs and cleans fixtures as required.
• Ensure public grounds are clean.
• Performs snow removal as required.
• Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of the methods equipment and supplies used in the cleaning and appearance of buildings and grounds.
• Considerable knowledge of the routine maintenance requirements of buildings grounds and equipment used.
• Knowledge of school purchasing procedures.
• Ability to identify cleaning needs and address with appropriate methods and supplies.
• Ability to monitor coordinate and give appropriate feedback on the work of other custodial personnel.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor school officials other employees and the general public.
• Ability to keep simple records.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Physical strength is necessary to perform manual tasks.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum: High School Diploma/GED and three years full-time custodial experience.
• Desirable: High School Diploma/GED and four years custodial full-time experience with two years increasing responsible leadership experience.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

N/A

Pay Grade 57 - $2838.63 Monthly Pay Rate - Full Time Position

PHYSICAL WORK DEMANDS:

PHYSICAL

ACTIVITY

FREQUENCY

C Constant

F - Frequent

O - Occasional

I - Infrequent

NR - Not Required

PHYSICAL

ACTIVITY

FREQUENCY

C Constant

F - Frequent

O - Occasional

I - Infrequent

NR - Not Required

Climbing/Balancing

F

Lifting/Carrying

F (up to 50 lbs.)

O (up to 90 lbs.)

Crawling/Kneeling

F

Grasping/Twisting

F

Walking

C

Reaching

F

Running

I

Pushing/Pulling

F

Standing

C

Fingering/Typing

F

Sitting

O

Driving

NR

Bending/Stooping

F

Others:

In compliance with Federal Law Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools administers all education programs employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex race color religion national origin age or disability.