Lead Custodian

Primary Purpose:
Responsible for on-site leadership of campus custodial operations. Establish and follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety cleanliness and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

Qualifications:
Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to understand and execute detailed written or oral instructions

Knowledge of cleaning maintenance and safety procedures

Ability to perform minor repairs

Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies

Effective organizational communication and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Experience in custodial services preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Custodial Management
1. Assign work to campus custodians and oversee completion according to district standards. Train custodians as needed.

Cleaning
2. Implement and maintain established cleaning schedules that include emptying waste and cleaning floors windows furniture equipment and restrooms.

3. Keep school building and grounds including sidewalks driveways parking lots and play areas neat and clean.

4. Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.

5. Maintain an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and order additional supplies as needed.

Maintenance and Repair
6. Make minor building repairs as needed and report needed major repair to supervisor.

7. Regulate heat ventilation and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel water and electricity.

8. Assist in setting up facilities for regular and special events and move furniture or equipment within building as directed by principal.

Safety
9. Assume responsibility for opening and closing building each school day. Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy. Ensure that procedures for locking checking and safeguarding facilities are followed.

10. Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.

11. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.

12. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

13. Other Duties as assigned.

14. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Work and issue work assignments to building custodians.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Buffer stripper wet and dry vacuum cleaner shampooer lawn mower edger and weed eater; small hand tools; small power tools
Posture: Frequent standing sitting kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking climbing stairs/ladders grasping/squeezing wrist flexion/extension reaching and overhead reaching
Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis
Environment: Work outside and inside on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures dust toxic chemicals and materials; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours.
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress