Custodian 1, Head

Summary:
The Custodian 1 Head will supervise custodians perform cleaning minor maintenance yard duties and assign tasks to provide a clean and healthy learning environment in all school district facilities.

SUPERVISORY EXPECTATIONS: Manage assigned clerical staff and subordinate professional personnel in one or more sections of the department. Take responsibility for the overall direction coordination and evaluation of assigned teams. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the districts policies and applicable state and federal laws. Responsibilities include interviewing hiring and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must:

Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is expected as part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.

Support the districts vision mission goals and Strategic Plan.

Engage in civility respect and professionalism.

Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities:
Sweeps mops scrubs strips waxes and burnish floors including vacuum and shampoo carpets as applicable. Cleans and sanitizes restrooms (includes all fixtures) restocks supplies and removes and disposes of trash and waste products.

Maintains clean organized custodial supply storage.

Performs minor non-cleaning maintenance tasks of facility (i.e. changes light bulbs changes toilet seats unclogs toilets changes ceiling tiles touches up paint secures window(s) delivers supplies sets up for facility activities meetings and/or conferences assembles and moves furniture etc.).

Executes a lawn program including but not limited to: mowing (pushing and/or riding) weeding weed-eating edging trimming fertilizing minor plant replacement mulching blowing off sidewalks/curbs watering pressure washing and graffiti removal as appropriate.

Opens or closes and secures facility; including gates doors windows and alarm systems. Turn on and off all lights making sure that grounds and facility are free of debris and hazards. Responds to emergencies by securing the perimeter.

Attends in-service meetings to remain updated with technology changes in field; train staff on proper cleaning techniques.

Develops schedules for custodial staff in areas applicable to positions and assignments.

Prepares all required reports and maintains confidential records (i.e. maintenance requests inventory payroll) using basic computer skills as applicable.

Supervises assigned personnel monitor staff performance and make immediate improvements.

Maintains dependable transportation and updated working telephone in accordance with Hillsborough County Public School Policy.

Possess basic comprehensive skills of the working English language.

Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Other information:
Communications: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Cooperation: Establishes and maintains effective relations. Exhibits tact and consideration. Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner. Offers assistance and support to co-workers. Works cooperatively in group situations. Works actively to resolve conflicts.

Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests.

Managing People: Provides direction and gains compliance. Includes subordinates in planning. Takes responsibility for subordinates activities. Makes self available to subordinates. Provides regular performance feedback. Develops subordinates skills and encourages growth.

Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.

Leadership: Exhibits confidence in self and others. Inspires respect and trust. Reacts well under pressure. Shows courage to take action. Motivates others to perform well.

Planning & Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner.

Personal Appearance: Dresses appropriately for position. Keeps self well-groomed. Wear School Board provided uniform daily.


NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender religion national origin marital status sexual orientation gender preference political beliefs social/family background disability or age.

The district accords preference in selection retention and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.


Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in large scale housekeeping and yard maintenance knowledge with one (1) year of related management or supervisory experience required.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: All Custodians 1 Head employees must successfully complete Florida School Plant Management Association (FSPMA) professional custodial training program and successful completion of the Custodial Operations Career Advancement Training program through Hillsborough County Public Schools.

Language Skills: Reads and interprets documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instruction and procedure manuals. Writes routine reports and correspondence. Speaks effectively before groups of individuals.

Mathematical Skills: Adds subtracts multiplies and divides in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Computes rate ratio and percent and draws and interprets bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical Activities: Standing walking sitting climbing balancing stooping kneeling crouching bending crawling handling keyboarding fingering feeling talking hearing tasting/smelling near acuity far acuity depth perception color vision and field of vision.

Lifting Demands: Up to 55 pounds.

Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.

Environmental Conditions: Noise intensity: 3 moderate; extreme cold extreme heat wet/humid work with cleaning chemicals wear eye protection vibration/impact work with or near heavy equipment proximity to moving mechanical parts exposure to electrical shock fumes or airborne particles.