High School Head Custodian

**Please be aware if offered a job in the following position, it will be contingent on passing a physical.

This position is 8 hours per day/260 day school year.

Purpose Statement:

The job of Head Custodian, High School is done for the purpose/s of maintaining an attractive, sanitary and safe facility for students, staff and public; providing equipment and furniture arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events; coordinating and directing the work of custodial staff, groundskeepers/custodian, and boiler operator/custodian at high school; and minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure.

Essential Functions

• Arranges furnishings and equipment (e.g. assembly, meetings, cafeteria for lunch, removing and moving furniture, etc.) for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and special events.
• Cleans assigned facilities (e.g. cafeteria, classrooms, offices, restrooms, sidewalks, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Delivers a variety of items (e.g. supplies, furniture, audio visual equipment, boxes, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate parties.
• Develops custodial supply and equipment budget for the purpose of meeting District goals.
• Evaluates situations (e.g. involving staff, students, parents, the public, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Inspects facilities and equipment (e.g. HVAC units, boilers, irrigation systems, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and/or identifying necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.
• Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuum, mops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items required to properly maintain facilities.
• Performs preventative maintenance and/or repairs/replacements (e.g. light bulbs, unclogs drains, cleaning grease traps, washing walls, spotting floor surfaces, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability and safety of facility.
• Prepares a variety of reports (e.g. requisitions, safety inspections, work orders, inventory records, time sheets, etc.) for the purpose of providing information required to maintain the facility.
• Prepares facility for daily operations (e.g. opening gates, raising flags, unlocks doors, turn off alarms, snow removal, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and safe for occupancy.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, alarms, graffiti, unauthorized individual, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning educational environment.
• Secures facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and potential liability to organization.
• Supervises assigned custodial personnel (e.g. coordinate schedules, provide training, participates in evaluation, interviews, assists in selection of new custodians, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring functions are performed thoroughly and efficiently.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment and materials used in industrial maintenance; operating standard office equipment including computer software applications; adhering to safety practices; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: methods of industrial cleaning including floor and carpet; basic tools for minor repairs; safety practices and procedures; coal fired boiler maintenance; and confined space entry.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; working weekends and holidays; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; and tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the Organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 80% walking, and 15% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and some hazardous conditions.

Experience

Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing

Pulmonary Functions Test

Certificates & Licenses

CPR/First Aid Certificate

Continuing Educ. / Training

None Specified

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance