What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Building Custodian - Anticipated position at Towanda Jr/Sr High School?
TOWANDA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
ANTICIPATED OPENING
JOB TITLE: HEAD BUILDING CUSTODIAN
FLSA: NON-EXEMPT
GROUP: ACT 93 - GROUP H
REPORTS TO: MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR, BUSINESS MANAGER, 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
- 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