Head Custodian

Job Title: Head CustodianReports To: Facilities Manager, Building PrincipalUnion Status: Support UnitWork Calendar: Full-Time, Year-Round July1-June Days)Job Summary: The Head Custodian will be responsible for maintaining optimal operating results for the buildings andgrounds of the school district. The Head Custodian will provide regular supervision and scheduling of two or morecustodians on multiple campuses. The Head Custodian will perform routine custodial duties and, in conjunction with thefacilities manager, oversee all aspects of the physical plant, including managing inventory and ordering, buildingmaintenance and cleaning, and building safety. The Head Custodian will assure that all local, state and federal regulationsare followed as prescribed by the facilities manager.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned supervisor(s).Standard Custodial Duties Hard and soft floor care including: vacuum, shampoo, sweep, dust mop, wash, strip, wax, and buff.

Wash and clean windows, window coverings, walls, chalkboards, whiteboards, trash cans, water fountains, andsinks. Dust furniture, fixtures, woodwork. Install and maintain bulletin boards and displays, and repair boards, artwork, frames, and displays. Provide setup and breakdown of cafeteria, gymnasium, auditorium, or other spaces for special events.

Empty trash & recycling receptacles and pick up litter in and around buildings. Unload materials from delivery trucks. Provide routine grass trimming and leaf raking near building entrances. Clean and stock bathrooms, change and clean shower curtains.

Repair/replace ceiling tiles. Replace light bulbs and change clocks. Move furniture. Do routine maintenance of heating and ventilating vents and fixtures (i.e.

filter changes, locks (i.e. oiling), andlockers. Open building at designated time; raise flag (first shift only). Remove snow from immediate walks and exits.

Provide coverage for custodial absences as requested. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Reportsknown safety hazards in the school to the building principal and facilities manager. Available to support students and staff during evacuation drills and emergencies.

Participate as a member of the school safety team as requested: Activate alarm during drills; help inspect thebuilding to ensure everyone has evacuated and alerts principal of such; perform school safety inspections as part ofa team; attend informational meetings.Additional Head Custodian Duties: Assist facilities manager in development and management of long-term maintenance and capital improvementplans. Update, and implement routine maintenance plans in conjunction with the supervisory union facilities manager. Monitor and document adherence to maintenance plans per established procedures. Conduct daily inspections of the facilities to identify issues and proactively correct problems.

Create schedules and task assignments for the custodial staff in collaboration with the principal and facilitiesmanager, and supervise the quality of the work. Collaborate with the principal, facilities manager, and others to develop and implement school safety processes andcompliance, including administering training, running drills, and conducting safety audits. Partner with the principaland facilities manager to respond to emergencies. Respond to after hours facilities emergencies and notify facilities manager Work with the facilities manager to ensure buildings meet all government regulations and environmental, health,and safety standards Provide feedback to the facilities manager for the purpose of drafting reports and making recommendations asrequested by the school and supervisory union administration Assists the facility manager in updating and maintaining the departments working knowledge of any current andongoing information, certificates, registrations, licenses and other documents pertaining to all aspects of the facility.

Collaborate with other facilities staff within OSSU to address issues around the supervisory union Serves as on-site contact for outside vendors and contractors Communicate with contractors and vendors to schedule routine maintenance and basic repairs Solicit price quotes from vendors for supplies and repair work and submit for purchase approval Manage inventory of custodial suppliesSupervision Received: Reports to and receives administrative supervision from the facilities manager and buildingprincipal.Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essentialduty satisfactorily, in addition to the following: Education and Experience. High school degree, or equivalent, plus 1 to 2 years of relevant experience preferred, or acombination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. Commercialcleaning experience preferred. Experience waxing and stripping floors, and using a scrubber, floor buffer, commercialvacuum and other floor machines also preferred.

Knowledge and skill related to routine housekeeping and maintenance work required. Reliable transportation to work and to and from all campus locations.Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to performeach essential duty satisfactorily, in addition to the following: Language Skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex scientific, educational, and technicaljournals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitiveinquiries or complaints.

Ability to write articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability toeffectively present information to teachers, leadership, public groups, and school board members. Mathematical Skills. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statisticalinference.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practicalsituations. Reasoning Ability/Mental Requirements. Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establishfacts, and draw valid conclusions. Communication & Interpersonal Skills.

Ability to communicate courteously, efficiently and effectively witha variety of individuals, including students, faculty, administrators, parents, and representatives of outsideorganizations. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with peers, subordinates, supervisors, parents,and outside agencies. Tools/Technology Requirements. Proficient computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet, and databaseprograms required.

Experience with Microsoft Office and Google (preferred).Working Conditions: Work is normally performed in both a climate controlled office environment as well as inand around buildings in different weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee isexposed to fumes or airborne particles (including dirt and dust) with low to moderate frequency. The employeeis occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed towet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions;risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Periods of sitting in frontof a computer, reading, and keyboarding are often necessary. Stress can result from a need to meet deadlinesand emergency situations.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job,the employee is regularly required to move around the building, go up and down stairs, to operate foot andhand controls, to use a telephone and to write.

The employee frequently reaches with hands and arms, withsome bending and twisting to; climb steps; stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/ormove up to thirty (30) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. This positionrequires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, handling and working witheducational materials and objects, and providing oral information. Specific vision abilities required by thisjob include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability toadjust focus.Definitions - Physical DemandsSitting: remaining in a seated positionStanding: remaining on one's feet in an upright position ata workstation without moving aboutWalking: Moving about on footSeeing: Perceiving with the eyeHearing: Perceiving or listening to sound by earTalking: Articulating, speaking or discussing using spokenwordsDexterity: Skill in the use of hands and fingersLifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level toanother (includes upward pulling)Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in thehands or arms or on the shoulderBending/Stooping: Bending the body downwardand forward by bending the spine at the waist.Occurs to a considerable degree and requires fulluse of the lower extremities and back muscles.Crawling: Moving about on the hands and knees or handsReaching: Extending the hands and arms in any directionPushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the objectmoves away from the force (includes slapping, striking, andkicking)Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the objectmoves toward the force (includes jerking)Twisting: Rotating; moving to face in alternate directionClimbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs,scaffolding, ramps, poles, ropes and the like, using the feet,legs, and/or arms and handsBalancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent fallingwhen walking, standing, crouching, or running on narrow,slippery, or erratically moving surfaces; or maintainingbody equilibrium when performing gymnastic featsCrouching: Bending the body downward and forward bybending the legs and spineKneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest onthe knee or knees.Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or workingwith handsThis general outline illustrates the type of work, which characterizes the Job Classification.

It is not anall-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positionsassigned to the classification Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities toperform the essential functions.Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by peopleassigned to this classification. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employeesmay be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.