Head Custodian, Love Memorial Elementary School

Qualifications / Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and TB test before starting employment.
• Ability to work independently and to supervise custodian staff assuring building is maintained at all times
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to read, write and keep records
• Ability to perform simple calculations
• Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift objects
• General knowledge and skills of cleaning methods, materials and equipment, and physical ability to use equipment (i.e. floor stripper, waxer, power buffer, etc.)
• Not restricted from climbing ladders
• General knowledge of routine maintenance requirements of buildings (bathrooms, offices, classrooms)
• Willing to clean after students (in all situations)
• Ability to identify cleaning needs and address with appropriate methods and supplies

Duties

• Performs a variety of manual activities, in accordance with established practices and cleaning schedules including: cleaning and maintaining buildings; maintenance of grounds
• Independent tasks in unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance functions, such as delivery of supplies, materials, and equipment; making minor equipment repairs; reports needed maintenance and repair of equipment
• Work is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, noise, hazards associated with maintenance and equipment operations, gases, oils, and fumes
• Responsible for the timely completion of assignments at sites/schools
• Duties include but not limited to: loading and unloading trucks; cleaning and sanitizing space and equipment; transporting equipment and general warehouse duties as may be required; verifying delivery orders for accuracy against written delivery invoices or work orders; placement of delivered items; delivers supplies to staff as assigned; maintains equipment according to schedule; assumes responsibility for maintaining sufficient levels of fuel, oil and other fluids vital to the proper functioning of equipment assigned; performs other duties as assigned
• Work is supervised by Principal, Assistant Principal, or other designee, and is reviewed through inspections, observations, work review and discussions, feedback from school personnel, and completion of projects and tasks
• Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with administration, staff, and co-workers
• Other duties as assigned

Application Process