Custodian Lead High School

POSITION TITLE:Lead Custodian - High School

EXEMPTION STATUS:Non-exempt

REPORTS TO:Custodial Supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:12 months

Primary Purpose:

Supervise the 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:

Education/Certification

High school diploma or GED preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills

Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning maintenance and safety procedures

Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance

Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment

Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies

Experience:

Three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Custodial Management and Cleaning

• Implement and maintain established cleaning schedule that will include cleaning of floors chalkboards marker boards wastebaskets windows furniture equipment and restrooms.
• Keep school building and grounds neat and clean including: sidewalks driveways and parking lots.
• Maintain an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and order additional supplies as needed.
• Assist with all room set up including moving/arranging tables and chairs and equipment as directed.
• Direct and assist in setting up facilities for special events.

Personnel Management

• Direct and monitor the work of custodians at assigned campus.
• Resolve employee issues or refer to supervisor.
• Record employee hours worked on time cards or time sheets.

Maintenance and Repairs

• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure the comfort health and safety of students and staff.
• Regulate heat ventilation and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel water and electricity.
• Make minor building repairs as needed and report major repair needs to principal.

Security and Safety

• Secure assigned keys.
• Assume responsibility for opening and closing building each school day.
• Oversee procedures for locking checking and safeguarding facilities.
• Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during occupancy.
• Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash and chemicals.
• Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report conditions that are not correctable immediately.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in professional learning activities staff meetings and special events as assigned.

Communication

• Articulate the districts mission to the community.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate the job performance of custodians.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Tools/Equipment Used: Buffer stripper wet and dry vacuum cleaner electric drill shampooer lawn mower edger and weed eater
• Posture: Continual standing walking; frequent kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling twisting climbing
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions wrist flexion/extension
• Lifting: Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds without assistance 30-55 pounds with assistance and more than 55 pounds with appropriate assistance
• Environment: Work indoors and outdoors on slippery or uneven walking surfaces and ladders; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures dust toxic chemicals and materials
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress work with frequent interruptions