Head/Asst. Head Custodian

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Superior work habits and ethics- self-motivated
• Ability to work well with students, faculty and staff
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to perform duties as outlined

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sweeps, mops, waxes, and polishes floor finishes using manual or electrically powered equipment
• Dusts and polishes desks, chairs, shelves, equipment, brass ceiling and gymnasium lights, louvers, & other building furniture
• Cleans lavatories and restrooms using required detergents and sanitary materials
• Cleans chalkboards, erasers, equipment, trophy cases, and other fixtures
• Empty waste containers
• Unlocks and locks building, close windows and turn off lights, lock and secure window and sets alarm
• Washes all glass
• Moves and stores furniture, supplies, and equipment
• Reports to work, at a time designated by supervisor, and removes snow from steps, walks, and drives
• Reports items that require major repair to supervisor
• Sets up and cleans stages, bleachers, seating, and other equipment for events
• Cleans wrestling mats with proper disinfectants
• Check boilers
• Paint and repair as needed
• Walk grounds around building and pick up trash/litter and objects that pose a safety hazard
• Regularly conduct safety check of all restrooms and other areas in the building to ensure that graffiti is identified and reported to the supervisor
• Any and all other duties assigned by a Supervisor regardless of whether or not such duties are included in this job description

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF HEAD/ASSISTANT HEAD CUSTODIAN:

• Ordering and storing supplies
• In-service training of new employees (custodians)
• Coordinate work schedule of the custodians, including work at activities
• Check boiler operation daily and on weekends
• Supervise other custodians, including assisting on staff evaluations and checking the cleanliness and security of building
• Complete weekly building and grounds walkthrough and submit a report
• Any and all other duties assigned by a Supervisor regardless of whether or not such duties are included in the Custodian or Head/Assistant Head Custodian job descriptions

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lifting, pulling, pushing and moving items (some in excess of 100 pounds) on an occasional basis