Senior Custodian

The Senior Custodian performs skilled and responsible manual work in the cleaning maintenance and general care of town buildings and surrounding grounds. The role includes ensuring a safe clean and orderly environment and performing related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• HS Diploma/GED;
• Authorization to work in the US;
• Must have 3 or more years of experience in a custodial/janitorial position;
• Reliable transportation;
• Ability to fluently speak read and write in English;
• Ability to respond to emergencies off shift;
• Ability to use technology (computer cell phone);
• Knowledge of the use of tools techniques equipment and procedures required in the care of municipal school buildings;
• Ability to plan and prioritize work be self-motivated and perform multiple tasks promptly;
• Ability to access the internet to obtain information in support of the department operations;
• Ability to lift 75 pounds;
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods;
• Ability to work effectively with teachers and support staff;
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills and the ability to work with all stakeholders;
• Ability to lead and give direction to junior-level custodians

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sevior Custodians are responsible for:

• Opening and closing of the school and associated buildings including but not limited to unlocking/locking doors turning off/on alarms raising and lowering flags; operating required lighting conducting opening walkthroughs ensuring building safety and functionality before student occupancy ensuringthe security of buildings and closing and locking windows and doors;

• Daily policing and monitoring school grounds to address litter as well as noting/reporting safety issues concerns and maintenance needs paying special attention to dumpster areas playgrounds building entrances and exits;

• Cleaning and monitoring the bathrooms throughout the day to ensure health and safety standards are met; following Universal Precautions and sanitation procedures when handling the cleanup of bodily fluid spills. Unclog plumbing and waste traps (toilets urinals and sinks) as needed;

• Leading custodians in the removal of snow and ice by operating snow blowers shovels and spreaders for the clearing of walkways and stairs to maintain safe entry into buildings;

• Employees may be required to report to work before during and after serious inclement weather.

• Maintaining communications with Junior Custodians and submitting SBM work orders on behalf of Custodians and building administration;

• Assigning building-based work orders and assignments to Junior Custodians including cleaning area assignment minor repairs and special assignments;

• Monitoring Junior Custodians work for completion and quality. Mentors Junior Custodians where needed including building-based training on custodial equipment and cleaning products;

• Ensuring building-wide cleaning operations are carried out;

• Ensuring SBM Facilities Managers are aware of all non-functioning equipment;

• Placing orders for custodial supplies;

• Maintaining communications with building-based administration in the area of building safety and
  operations;

• Moving furniture setting up and breaking down for games meetings and special events;

• Monitoring the buildings mechanical and safety systems and reporting any unusual conditions;

• Performing daily checks of all mechanical spaces sprinkler control rooms and boiler rooms;

• Taking immediate reasonable action (if safe to do so) to control and limit damage by fire or flood;

• Replacing classroom air filters as directed;

• Replacing needed lightbulbs remove and replace non-asbestos ceiling tiles;

• Having a working knowledge of AHERA reports when carrying out duties throughout the building;

• Attending and completing department-required training;

• May be required to operate lawnmowers string trimmers and hedge trimmers to maintain the buildings appearance;

• Responding to security and fire alarm calls including off-shift hours;

• Carries a radio while on duty for communication within the building;

• Communicating and meeting regularly with the building-based administrator to set and update
  building goals in the areas of responsibility;

The responsibilities and duties listed are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

This series includes positions that provide supervise or administer the custodial staff and minor maintenance functions for schools and other municipal public buildings and their appurtenances (grounds walks lawns and shrubbery). Primary duties are cleaning housekeeping and operation and maintenance of low-pressure heating lighting and ventilating systems. Maintenance duties are semiskilled and do not require journeyman trade or craft knowledge. Also included are positions that are responsible for maintaining order and safeguarding occupants in addition to the custodial and housekeeping duties when the latter are primary.

The aforementioned job title is authorized for use in the Building Maintenance Series. The title definitions include illustrative duties and are not all-inclusive.

Terms of Employment/Salary/Work Year:

As negotiated by the Fitchburg School Committee and theFitchburg Education Association(FEA).

HOURS: 6am - 2pm

Competitive and comprehensive health benefits are offered through the City of Fitchburg; offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI prior to your start of employment.

Notice of Non-Discrimination
The School Committees policy of nondiscrimination extends to students employees and the general public with whom it does business. Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion creed national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age or disability in admission to access to employment in or equal treatment in its programs and/or activities in compliance with state and federal law.
Questions related to this policy must be addressed to: The Office of Human Resources 376 South Street Fitchburg MA 01420

Required Experience:

Senior IC