Head Custodian

REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL/CUSTODIAL DIRECTOR

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs general custodial duties in offices, classrooms, restrooms, hallways, locker rooms, and other scheduled work areas. Duties include, but not limited to, cleaning, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, washing, floor scrubbing, and gathering and disposal of trash.
• Daily cleaning and care of cafeteria, both during and after lunch and breakfast.
• Direct supervision, along with Custodial Director and Building Principal, of building custodial staff.
• Ability to prioritize job duties while handling emergency clean up calls and other requests from building staff throughout the day. Flexibility is a must.
• Provide excellent customer service to staff and students. Foster and maintain good communication with all building staff.
• Perform general lawncare duties outside including, but not limited to, mowing – with push or riding mower, using electric or gas weed trimmer, and pulling weeds manually.
• Stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting of various items.
• Performs summer cleaning duties.
• Secures the building each day and assists with deliveries to the school.
• Performs monthly, bi-annual, and yearly Preventative Maintenance for equipment, fire alarm related maintenance, etc.
• Assists with the setup, supervision, and clean up for athletic events and other extra-curricular activities.
• Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintains confidentiality as defined within the policy and procedure manual.

QUALIFICATIONS:

In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Experience Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Skills to operate hand and powered equipment used in housekeeping maintenance along with other custodial functions.
• Knowledge of methods and use of materials, tools, and equipment used in general housekeeping maintenance functions while applying standards for safe use of equipment.
• Ability to stand/walk or sit/ride for prolonged periods and frequently climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push/pull, and reach with arms. The employee must be able to talk/hear effectively, work independently with minimal supervision, perform a variety of tasks, understand and carry out oral and written instructions. The employee must possess the desire to work cooperatively and collaboratively with co-workers, demonstrate initiative, be flexible as well as provide attention to detail. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, reaching/handling/ near visual acuity/depth perception.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must be able to demonstrate good judgment in decision making and a desire to seek proper counsel when in doubt.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. In a work shift, employee may: Stand/Walk 7-8 hours, Sit 1-2 hours
2. Employee may use hands for repetitive: Single grasping, Pushing & Pulling, Fine manipulation
3. Employee may need to: Bend, Squat, Climb stairs, and Lift frequently
4. Lifting: Medium Work: Lift or move 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking
5. Environmental Exposure:

                                                May be exposed to sun, rain, wind, or snow

                                                May be exposed to extreme heat or cold

                                                May be exposed to confined spaces

                                                May be exposed to heights of more than 6 feet

                                                May be exposed to dust and dirt

                                                May be exposed to chemically treated fluid

                                                May be exposed to bodily fluids

Qualifications:

• Education – High School Diploma or GED

Hourly Pay: $16-18 based on experience

Length of Position: Up to 52 weeks

Position Type: Non-exempt

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a head custodian.

Salary : $16 - $18