Head Building Custodian

Full Time/Full Benefits

12 MONTH EMPLOYMENT

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

J. ANDREW MORROW PRIMARY SCHOOL

TOWANDA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: HEAD BUILDING CUSTODIAN
FLSA: NON-EXEMPT
GROUP: ACT 93
REPORTS TO: Maintenance Director, Business Manager, Building Principal

JOB SUMMARY
Provide a safe and clean environment conducive to learning for all students, staff and visitors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and monitor the security of the building(s) during the school day.
• Perform daily custodial duties as necessary.
• Responsible for the opening and closing of assigned building(s) each day.
• Complete work orders as assigned and report any deviation from them to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Supervise the performance of all custodians, ensuring duties and responsibilities are being met.
• Prepare a schedule for custodians that encompasses school and community needs.
• Prepare and organize a summer schedule to ensure the building is ready for opening day.
• Receive, process and maintain an inventory of all building supplies.
• Prepare the building for daytime activities/events.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs.
• Coordinate monthly fire drills; participate in the administration of the Crisis Management and Security Plan.
• Assist with snow and ice removal.
• Assist with the selection process and assignment of custodial staff.
• Provide needed training to custodial staff.
• Administer personnel policies; evaluate custodial staff with the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Serve as a positive role model for students in all aspects of performance, demonstrating pride in the honorable profession of public education.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Make inquiries and/or purchases as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor, Business Manager or Principal
• Maintain communication with administrators regarding any major issues that need to be addressed.
• Explore and recommend the implementation of procedures to enhance the efficiency of building operations.
• Assist with swimming pool testing procedures.
• Participate in meetings, workshops and conferences as required.
• Support public education and student achievement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor, Business Manager and building Principal.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Must be able to demonstrate mechanical aptitude
• Must possess experience in custodial services and/or maintenance field
• Must be able to read and interpret operation and maintenance manuals
• Must possess knowledge and understanding of various cleaning chemicals
• Must possess employment history of being punctual, dependable and able to work independently
• Must possess knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) process
• Must possess excellent math skills
• Must possess excellent organizational skills
• Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code)
• Submission of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code)
• Submission of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994
• Submission of Federal Criminal History Record in accordance with Act 114 of 2006

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to reach above and below the waist
• Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects
• Ability to perform repetitive motion
• Ability to lift/carry supplies weighing 80 lbs. or more
• Ability to climb, crouch, stoop, kneel, crawl and reach overhead while standing
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of the workday

SENSORY ABILITIES

• Visual acuity
• Auditory acuity

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Must be able to work in extreme cold (32 degrees or less) and extreme heat (90 degrees or more)

TEMPERAMENT

• Must be cooperative, congenial and service oriented
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
• Able to make judgments and work under high levels of stress

COGNITIVE ABILITY

• Ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to organize tasks
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Ability to exercise good judgment

SPECIFIC SKILLS

• Must possess technology skills
• Must possess leadership skills
• Must possess supervisory skills
• Ability to operate various maintenance equipment and office equipment
• Supervise approximately 10 employees directly/ 0 indirectly
• Must appropriately handle confidential information

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability or disabilities to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job)

Approved November, 2011