Working Leader Country Oaks Elementary

Highland, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 18 - 22

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian

Date Posted:
10/13/2025

Location:
Country Oaks Elementary

District:
Huron Valley Schools

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The working leader is responsible for keeping the assigned building(s) clean safe functional and secure in accordance with the prescribed codes and established district policies and standards. A working leader must maintain all assigned building(s) in a state of operational excellence such that they present no interruptions distractions or obstacles to the education program.

Position Type: Maintenance/Custodian

Location: Country Oaks ElementarySchool

Salary: Per contract: $18.30-$22.01

Reports To: Working Foreman Principal

Status: School Year 2025-2026

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Date Posted: 10/14/2025

Closing Dates: Internal: 10/20/2025 External: Until filled

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to follow written directions and written instructions whether by Building Principal on work order or on manufacturers data sheet and verbal directions from Building Principal Foreman Supervisor of Maintenance or Supervisor of Operations where applicable.
Demonstrated ability to organize work and time and work independently.
Demonstrated ability to identify maintenance and safety needs of a building and grounds
Must demonstrate knowledge and abilities to do plumbing and heating repairs minor building equipment repairs and is knowledge and use of tools.
Must have experience and knowledge in all phases of commercial custodial cleaning.
Must demonstrate ability in following: Good written and verbal communications skills; good computer skills; good organizational skills; ability to see projects through from beginning to end; good follow-up skills; good record keeping skills; good public relation skills with building staff and visitors; good leadership skills.
Must have ability to perform physical tasks required by this position including the ability to lift heavy objects ability to climb a ladder or work at heights up to 50 feet and ability to work outdoors in hot and/or cold conditions.
Applicants will be required to take objective written and hands-on skills tests relating to the various activities of this will also be required to take a mechanical test as purposes of these tests are to demonstrate the basic knowledge of the applicant.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Because of the nature of the work this employee must be willing to improve skills necessary for the routine activities of the position and to develop the skills and knowledge for the position.
Directly responsible to the working foreman and/or building principal when school is in session and to the Supervisor of Operations at all other times.
Perform the assigned work schedule following approved custodial job procedures.
Correct minor maintenance problems in the building.
Perform assigned duties in the care of grounds including mowing of grass in areas immediately around the building and other areas not accessible to large machinery removal of snow and ice from walks and steps and care of flowers and shrubbery.
Maintain a neat and clean uniform when on duty.
Project a positive image for the school district with all district employees students and community members.
Maintain proper and neat storage areas for custodial supplies equipment and tools assigned to the building.
Maintain building and grounds security by opening/closing the building each school day and during special events as directed.
Assist the principal or building foreman in performing custodial jobs when requested.
Maintain good sanitary conditions of building facilities.
Make arrangements for use of school facilities by non-school groups as indicated on building use requests.
Cooperate in a pleasant and courteous manner with all groups that use the building after regular school hours.
Report problems noted in the building to the foreman or principal.

Must have knowledge of the operation of mechanical electrical and heating units in the building.

Must be familiar with the proper operation and care of custodial mechanical equipment.
Must have knowledge of institution cleaning procedures.
Maintain playground equipment in safe and good operating condition.
Shall be willing to work on call as needed for emergency repairs overtime or special needs falling outside the normal work hours.
Shall perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that a custodian encounters while performing essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works indoors and will occasionally work outdoors including both hot and cold weather. The employee will be expected to climb and work from ladders and/or personnel lift as necessary. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products degreasers and sprays. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Working on call as needed at any time for emergency repairs overtime or special needs falling outside the normal work hours can be expected.

There is a high probability that contact with blood-borne materials will occur within daily duties. All duties and procedures are to be performed within health safety standards as established by local and state OSHA and school district emergency procedures.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those requirements that must be met by a custodian to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects tools or controls; and give and receive oral and written instructions. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat stoop or kneel reach above the head and reach forward. The employee frequently uses hand strength to grasp tools and rungs of ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds including cleaning supplies pails and bags/boxes. Occasionally the employee will lift or move up to 80 pounds including bags of salt and furniture. The employee will sometimes push or pull items such as tables bleachers scrubbing machines etc. This job requires close vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Physical Performance Required to Perform the Job
The custodial position requires that an individual be able to perform the following tasks at the physical levels indicated in order to carry out the essential functions of the job.

RARELY OCCASIONALLY FREQUENTLYCONSTANTLY
(1-10% shift) (11-32% shift)(33-66% of shift)(67-100% of shift)

LIFTING TASKS
FLOOR TO WAIST LIFTING	100 LBS	80 LBS	50 LBS	0 LBS
WAIST TO SHOULDER LIFTING	40 LBS	25 LBS	17 LBS	0 LBS
OVERHEAD LIFTING	0 LBS	10 LBS	0 LBS	0 LBS
HORIZONTAL LIFTING	80 LBS	35 LBS	17 LBS	7 LBS
CARRYING: Front Carry	30 LBS	25 LBS	12.5 LBS	0 LBS
PUSHING: Horizontal tractive force	40 LSB	30 LBS	25 LBS	12.5 LBS
PULLING: Horizontal tractive force	30 LBS	25 LBS	12.5 LBS	10 LBS
POWER GRIPPING: Right	19 LBS	16 LBS	10 LBS	5 LBS
Left	19 LBS	16 LBS	10 LBS	5 LBS

RARELY	OCCASIONALLY	FREQUENTLY	CONSTANTLY
(1-10% SHIFT)	(11-32% SHIFT)	(33-66% OF SHIFT)	(67-100% OF SHIFT)
MOVEMENT TASKS
REACH: Overhead	X
Right	X
Left	X
Lateral	X
SQUAT: Sustained	X
Repetitive	X
BEND	X
HEAD/NECK: Flexion	X
Rotation	X
Static flexed position	X

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Apply on-line at

Internal applicants please indicate your seniority date when applying.

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Jeanna Klebba

Administrative Assistant to Human Resources

2390 South Milford Rd. Highland MI 48357

248.684.8217 (TELEPHONE) 248.684.8266 (FAX)

E-MAIL:

Jeanette Wenger Chief Human Resource Officer and TitleVI Officer

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Title II the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 it is the policy of the Huron Valley School district that no person shall on the basis of race color religion national origin or ancestry sex age disability height weight or marital status be excluded from participation in be denied benefits of or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.

Position Type:Maintenance/Custodial/CustodianDate Posted:10/13/2025Location:Country Oaks ElementaryDistrict:Huron Valley SchoolsPOSITION DESCRIPTION The working leader is responsible for keeping the assigned building(s) clean safe functional and secure in accordance with the prescribed codes and est...