Lead Custodian- High School

NORWALK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title:                 Lead Custodian

Reports to:              Buildings & Grounds Director

Position Purpose:   Provide responsible daily custodial operations, maintaining a sanitary and safe facility for students, employees and the public; minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure; ensuring that assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner and overseeing and supporting assigned custodians in the performance of their assignments.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Cleans assigned school facilities (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, grounds) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe work environment.
• Delivers various items and materials (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture) for the purpose of ensuring adequate supplies to the appropriate parties.
• Informs students, other site personnel and supervisor for the purpose of providing information regarding activities, safety and/or proper maintenance of facilities.
• Inspects school facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in clean condition, and identifying necessary repairs.
• Assists the Buildings & Grounds secretary in organizing and implementing written work schedules of custodial employees.
• Assists Buildings & Grounds Director in providing feedback for custodial employee performance reviews.
• Works directly with the Buildings & Grounds secretary to schedule and monitor substitutes as necessary, including monitoring floating custodian assignments.
• Assist with preventive maintenance and minor repair of all custodial equipment, building equipment as directed.
• Oversees minor maintenance work performed by custodial staff.
• Maintains inventory of supplies. Develops requisitions with building custodians for school and cleaning supplies.
• Meets with principals and custodians to provide reports on building needs and conditions and reports the status to the Buildings and Grounds Director.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, alarms) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning educational environment.
• Checks buildings and grounds to ensure that they are properly cleaned and maintained - this includes snow removal
• Arranges furniture and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and events.
• Works with school district employees, service companies and contractors to maintain and improve the work environment.
• Works with school principals or designee developing work orders.
• Works with Buildings & Grounds Director to solicit price proposals from vendors for supplies and equipment and assists  with soliciting price proposals from outside contractors.
• Instructs custodial employees on how to respond to system failures, location shut off procedures for water, fire sprinklers, gas and electric.
• Assist with preventive maintenance and minor repair of all custodial equipment, building equipment as directed.
• Other duties as assigned by Buildings & Grounds Director

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to operate life safety equipment (fire panels) in the building
• Ability to use chemicals, equipment, tools and work processes in cleaning and preventative maintenance of public facilities and grounds
• Ability to read and comprehend labels, signs and written instructions
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• Ability to prioritize work
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a building team and district team
• Ability to establish positive and respectful relations with all staff, students and the public to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to safely operate mechanical equipment including but not limited to waxing machines, auto scrubber, carpet cleaner, vacuum, custodial cart, leaf blower, snow blower, and weed trimmer
• Ability to use technology and communication equipment including but not limited to the telephone, radios, work orders, and  email
• A past history of punctuality, good attendance, and positive interactions with students, staff, and public

Qualifications Profile:

3-5 years custodial experience preferred

Experience managing people and/or projects preferred

Experience working in a school setting a plus

Physical Requirements:

Physical requirements vary by individual job assignment but requires a minimum of the following physical requirements:  Lifting lunchroom tables, walking (15-25,000 steps / day), standing, bending, carrying, climbing ladders and stairs, lifting minimum of 50 pounds, driving, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, and stooping.

Working Conditions:

Varied.

Terms of Employment: 

12-month work year. Wage and work year to be established by the Board. Employment subject to provisions of board policy, state and federal law.

Evaluation:

Performance will be evaluated annually by the Buildings & Grounds Director, or in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of staff.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt.