High School Custodial Department Head - Millard North - 2:00pm-10:30pm (Mon-Fri)

Millard North High School is seeking a visionary and experienced leader to be a Custodial Department Head. This full-time, 12-month position calls for a dynamic individual ready to guide and inspire our custodial team to excellence.

Position includes:

• Pay Rate ~ Base Pay for Head Custodian: $21.76 plus $2.74/hr dept head stipend and $0.29/hr evening stipend
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Leave
• NPERS Retirement Plan

Title: High School Custodial Department Head (Group 3)

Reports To:  District Custodial Manager

General Summary:  This position must achieve and maintain the highest possible standards of custodial responsibilities.  The High School Cusodial Department Head position is responsible for maintaining the appropriate amount of supplies while ensuring appropriate budgetary guidelines are being followed.  The department head is responsible for ensuring the staff of approximately 14 custodians are following appropriate guidelines, working as expected and that safety and cleaning protocols are being followed.  Weekend and activity scheduling are part of the responsibilities of this position. This position requires routine manual labor associated with daily cleaning and security. and safe operation of District facilities. Employees in this job classification perform various duties requiring moderate physical strength. Typical routine duties include, but are not restricted to: cleaning education facilities. classrooms, lecture halls, study halls, cafeterias, libraries, gymnasiums, restrooms, locker rooms, offices, athletic areas, equipment rooms,  hallways, common areas, outside and other building and office areas. Additionally, this position requires performing tasks associated with the prescribed housekeeping program. Demonstrating exceptional  interpersonal skills and relationships with co-workers, staff, students, and the general public are requirements for this position.

Essential Job Functions: 

1. General Duties: (70%)

• Ensures appropriate workforce scheduling for weekends and activities.
• Train, motivate and monitor workforce.
• First fifty feet - both inside and outside - show well for the public, students and staff.
• Changes plastic bags, cleans restrooms, classrooms, chalkboards and whiteboards, erasers, pencil sharpeners, walls, ceiling and light fixtures, glass, blinds, and draperies.  
• Ensures the monthly PM’s, safety inspections, and monthly supply orders and other reports are completed accurately and on-time. 
• Keeps restrooms supplied with paper products, soap and other items. 

2. Performs successful operation and training associated with the housekeeping floor care program including: dust mopping, wet mopping, vacuuming, sweeping scrubbing, stripping, neutralizing, waxing, spot cleaning stain and gum removal and shampooing of floors (15%)

3. Additional Duties (15%) 

• Dusts horizontal and vertical surfaces.
• Keeps ceiling tiles in place.
• Provides services for special activities
• Identifies and reports items requiring repair actions.
• Works closely with office staff and fellow workers to provide feedback on building maintenance actions. 

Qualifications:

1. Education Level:

• High School diploma or equivalent

2. Other Requirements:

• Ability to provide clear direction through verbal and written communications
• Basic cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
• Ability to organize.
• Computer proficiency and effective communication skills
• Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength.
• Ability to operate mechanical cleaning equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain acceptable working relations with supervisors, staff, students, general public and fellow workers.
• Work overtime as required.
• Presents a neat and clean appearance.
• Ability to complete required training.
• Ability to work from ladder and scaffolding.

3. Preferred

• Able to perform assigned duties with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper usage of products and equipment.
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.

Special Requirements:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the supervisor and building Principal.

FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION, please complete our application from the MPS website.  Highly qualified applicants providing at least two references (one supervisory reference) will receive priority consideration. All applicants will receive notifications by email, but only the most qualified will be called for interviews.  Please check your email for status updates.