Head Custodian - Elementary Daylight

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:

Under the joint supervision of the Principal and the Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds

STATEMENT OF POSITION:

Head Custodians provide daily custodial operations, maintaining a sanitary and safe facility for students, employees and the public; ensure that assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner; provide direction and support to custodians in the performance of their assignments; and monitor the use of facilities and equipment to protect building property.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to assume the responsibilities and perform the duties as described below:

• Receive job assignments from the Principal and Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds and carry out the orders or cause them to be carried out.

• Coordinate the custodial staff and lead workers with respect to cleaning techniques and proper use of equipment and supplies.
• Conduct ongoing inspections to ensure the building and site is suitable for safe operation, maintained at a high level of cleanliness and identify necessary repairs.
• Move and adjust chairs, desks, tables, supplies, furniture and equipment.
• Receive deliveries and distribute to appropriate areas.
• Perform routine cleaning duties in areas to which assigned including but not limited to: sweeping, mopping, dusting, scrubbing, waxing, polishing, washing, vacuuming, cleaning up biological spills and emptying waste containers. Ensure that the flag is raised and lowered daily.
• Monitor and ensure that restrooms are clean and sanitized at all times.
• Assure exterior and interior windows are cleaned on a routine basis.
• Provide snow removal by shoveling, using snow removal equipment and spreading de-icing material as needed to augment the maintenance effort.
• Mow, trim and keep the grounds free of litter at all times.
• Operate and care for the heating/ventilating systems and all custodial and grounds equipment.
• Provide light maintenance duties as needed including but not limited to: ability to use an electrical multimeter/amprobe, replace electrical devices, i.e., single pole, 3-way, 4-way switches, receptacles, ballasts and lamps in all parts of the building; replace drive belts, filters, faucet seats, washers and flushometer parts.
• Complete work order requests, when appropriate and assist the maintenance staff with projects for the building as the need arises.
• On-call for emergencies and weather related problems.
• Instruct custodial staff on how to respond to system failures and follow shutoff procedures for water, fire sprinklers, gas and electric.
• Provide daily operation of the energy management system and support for the school district energy management program.
• Organize and maintain files for the building including blueprints, manuals, contracts, warranties and other pertinent information relative to building operation and maintenance.
• Schedule and document, as per contract, necessary overtime to properly staff the building for use of the facilities by district or outside organizations.
• Prepare the building and provide custodial support to all organizations granted permission for building use.
• Identify, schedule and perform work during the summer, winter and any break during the school year that normally cannot be completed when students are in the building.
• Such other duties as may from time to time be assigned.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of custodial supplies and equipment and appropriate use of cleaning products.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, students, parents, community and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions and describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems.
• Ability to work in an environment that may have frequent interruptions.
• Ability to exercise initiative and make independent decisions to reschedule work to meet deadlines and to effectively handle emergency work.
• Project a positive image of the school district with his/her team.

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• High school diploma or other equivalent (i.e. GED, college, technical or trade school, etc.)
• Prior custodian experience.
• Ability to use computer technology for email and operation of energy management system.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
• Clearances will be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those requirements that must be met by a Head Custodian to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

• Standing or walking for extended periods of time.
• Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, pushing and grasping.
• Frequent carrying – up to 60 lbs.
• Infrequent carrying – up to 100 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position requires the ability to work in all elements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.75 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Outdoor work
• Public school
• School

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Year round work

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1 - $15