MS Head Custodian (Level 4) - 8hrs, Derby Middle School

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Middle School Head Custodian
Job Description

Purpose: Ensures that the custodial staff provides students and staff

with a safe, clean, and efficient place in which to learn and
work.

Responsible to: Maintenance and Custodial Supervisor

Salary: Custodian Hourly Rate Schedule, Level 4

Classification of Employment: Non-Exempt

Date: July 2019

Qualifications:

1. Possess all of the requirements of a regular custodian.
2. High school diploma or equivalent is desired.
3. Demonstrated aptitude or competence for executing the duties and

responsibilities outlined in this job description.
4. Demonstrate the willingness to oversee employees and coordinate job

functions.
5. Valid Kansas driver’s license, preferred.

Essential Functions:

1. Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

a. Keep buildings and premises neat and clean.
b. Monitor building temperature to provide temperatures appropriate

to the season and to ensure economical usage.
c. Clear snow from walkways and steps during inclement weather.
d. Clean classrooms, dusts furniture, sweeps, mops, and vacuums

corridors.
e. Clean and disinfects restrooms and drinking fountains.
f. Washes windows and keeps grounds free of trash.
g. Perform yard keeping chores such as grass cutting and trimming

shrubs so as to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive
condition.

h. Keep floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state
of preservation.

i. Clean whiteboards, perform minor building repairs, report needed
maintenance repairs to maintenance department.

j. Remain on school premises during duty hours and during non-
school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and
his/her attendance is required by the custodial supervisor.

k. Assume responsibilities from the opening and closing of the
building each school day and for determining that all doors and
windows are locked and lights (other than for security) are turned
off.

l. Keep enough chemicals and supplies on hand to perform daily
duties.

m. Conduct an ongoing program of general maintenance and upkeep
on equipment.

n. Maintain good working relations with principals, staff, and public.
o. Assist the custodial supervisor in managing staff, informing him/her

of events and activities involving the custodial staff as required.
p. Make sure that all assigned areas are cleaned and maintained

according to cleaning schedule.
q. Assist custodial staff to assure their areas meet district standards.
r. Comply with all district polices, rules and regulations.

2. Physical Requirements/environmental Conditions:

a. Requires the ability to stand and walk on level surfaces as well as
climb up and down stairs for prolonged periods.

b. Requires the ability to manually move, lift, carry, push or pull heavy
objects or materials.

c. Requires the ability to stoop, bend and reach.
d. Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.
e. Must be able to work in and around chemical odors.
f. Must be able to maintain appropriate levels of personal hygiene

and sanitation.
g. Must be able to follow district guidelines regarding dress code.
h. Must be able to work with cleaning chemicals, solvents, and

disinfectants.
i. Requires the full range of motion with neck, shoulders, elbows,

wrists, back, torso, knees and ankles.
j. Must be able to lift 25 pounds repeatedly.
k. Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.

General Responsibilities:

1. Maintain the cleanliness of building and premises.
2. Make sure the building is secure after hours
3. Report maintenance concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
4. Maintain proper sanitary and safety practices.

5. Report any unsafe practices or improper behavior regarding staff, students,
or the general public.

6. Move furniture or equipment within the building premises as required for
various activities and as directed by the custodial supervisor.

7. Adhere to all district health and safety policies.
8. Other duties as assigned by the maintenance and custodial supervisor

and/or administration, which are consistent with the general requirements
and qualifications of the position.