Custodian II, (DAY)

Definition: Under general supervision, to lead and participate in custodial and routine maintenance functions and activities; to perform general custodial functions in maintaining equipment, special purpose facilities, buildings, offices and adjacent ground areas in a clean, neat, orderly, safe and secure manner; and to do other related work as required. Example of Duties:   

• Assist in the planning, organizing, and leading of custodial and routine maintenance functional activities in accordance with a predetermined work schedule
• Inspect and review the work of a custodial work crew, and provides assistance and direction as necessary
• Perform skilled custodial functions in the setup, arrangement and operation of special purpose equipment, such as stage lighting panels, curtain operation, set arrangements, and other similar functions
• May lead and participate in the preparation of athletic fields and sport facilities pertaining to competitive sport activities
• Prepare supply, material and equipment requests in maintaining an adequate supply, material and equipment operation inventory
• Perform routine maintenance and orientation and in-service training programs
• Assist in the maintenance of custodial operational records and custodial personnel time reports
• Perform polishing, vacuuming, washing walls, and other general cleaning tasks;
• Provide technical input into the performance appraisal of custodial personnel

  Qualifications:  Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials and equipment used in cleaning and maintaining a wide variety of surfaces, equipment and furniture
• Planning, organization and work scheduling procedures and techniques; safe practices and working methods pertaining to cleaning and maintenance functional activities

 Ability to:

• Effectively maintain work schedules and motivate custodial personnel to accomplish assigned tasks
• Perform light to moderately heavy manual functions
• Effectively lead and help evaluate the work performance of custodial personnel
• Assist in the training and orientation of new custodial personnel
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

 Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

 Experience:  

• Two years of experience in custodial and maintenance work, preferably in a school setting.