Head Custodian-PAF#1254103

Oversees and participates in the custodial and light maintenance work found at a school or equivalent site. 

The Head Custodian performs and/or leads custodial and general maintenance duties usually at assigned site with responsibility for the efficient use of staff, supplies, equipment and time to provide optimum service.  Incumbent is recognized as a very skilled custodial worker who may delegate routine, non-urgent, or relatively straightforward tasks and may personally perform work when a thorough, practical knowledge of custodial techniques or an added level of skill is required.  Competence and thoroughness are most important to insure pleasant, safe and sanitary working conditions for District staff, students and the general public.  Head Custodians generally work at a single site (with some exceptions).  Advancement to Head Custodian requires a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Custodian II and demonstrated skills and abilities in light maintenance, prioritizing work assignments, working independently, and communicating effectively with Custodians on different shifts.

• Plans, prioritizes, and carries out the custodial services usually at a single school or equivalent site. If assigned to daytime services, identifies work that can be accomplished by evening and night custodial crews, similarly, identifies work to be performed by skilled maintenance specialists. 

• If assigned to nighttime services, coordinates, assigns, and inspects the work of assigned Custodians, and provides communications to the daytime staff or maintenance on matters needing attention.

• Performs Custodian duties and may provide or coordinate orientation and work methods training of Custodians.

• Establishes daily and weekly schedules for custodial and utility maintenance services.  Maintains records of work activity.

• Confers with school administrators or Supervisor of Custodial Operations regarding custodial and maintenance needs of assigned building, grounds, and facilities.

• Inspects and makes minor adjustments and repairs to heating, electrical, air conditioning, and related equipment.

• Maintains records and prepares reports. Monitors energy management systems. Assists in ordering and maintaining custodial materials and supplies for assigned buildings.

• Unlocks doors and gates.  Inspects buildings and grounds for damage, needed repairs, security, and safety hazards.  Raises and lowers flags.  Those assigned to nighttime services ensure the security of buildings and crews performing work.

• Orders, receives, inventories, stores, issues, and maintains necessary school and custodial, grounds, and general maintenance supplies, materials, and equipment.  Maintains the custodial supply inventory system.

• Oversees rooms, furniture, and equipment arrangements for school activities and special events.  May assign other custodial staff to supervise special events. Coordinates, directs, and may participate in the major cleaning of the school plant.

• Prepares, submits, and follows up on major maintenance work requests.  Ensures the maintenance, cleanliness, and proper operations of facilities including play areas, stadiums, and auditoriums.

• Oversees and sets up rooms and facilities for a variety of day and evening activities.

• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

The position requires thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial care and routine facilities maintenance.  Requires a thorough knowledge of the buildings and grounds of the assigned site.   Requires working knowledge of the cleaning agents and chemicals used in cleaning, including mixing, reactions, proper use, and storage.  Requires working knowledge of work hazards and safe work techniques, including lifting procedures.  Requires knowledge of the security and safety required at a school site and proper procedures for identifying unauthorized people or unsafe facilities.  Requires basic knowledge of common fixture, plumbing, and electrical repairs.  Requires sufficient reading and writing ability to read work instructions and document work activity onto standardized forms.  Requires sufficient human relations skill to train Custodians and exercise courtesy when dealing with others.

Requires the ability to perform the essential duties of the position with limited supervision.  Requires the ability to prioritize and organize work routines and special assignments to meet timelines and deadlines.  Must be able to observe all safety precautions and procedures.  Must be able to operate and maintain tools and equipment in a working condition.  Requires the ability to perform routine maintenance tasks and to be able to determine when to refer more complex maintenance requirements to a supervisor.  Must have the ability to give general work training and guidance to other Custodians.   Must be able to follow oral and written directions. Must be able to work independently and collaboratively.  Must be able to apply District policies and procedures.  Must be able to respond to emergencies.

Incumbent must be able to function effectively indoors and outdoors engaged in work of primarily an active nature. Requires the ability to maintain cardiovascular fitness to engage in strenuous physical labor.  Requires near visual acuity to write, to read directions and product labels, and to observe work in progress.  Requires sufficient hearing and speech for verbal, telephone, and 2-way radio communication, to hear sound prompts from equipment, and to determine if equipment is functioning properly.  Requires manual and finger dexterity to write and to clean and make minor equipment repairs.  Requires the ability to lift (from overhead, waist and floor levels, max. 50 lbs.), carry, push and pull (up to 75 pounds, unassisted), bend, squat, reach, and twist and turn head and trunk to clean and to remove trash, move furniture and equipment.  Requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

Requires completion of high school as evidenced by reading and arithmetic skills and abilities; plus 3 years of custodial and routine maintenance experience and special training in safety and handling of hazardous materials.

Requires a valid Driver’s License and ability to get a First Aid Card or CPR certificate.

Work is performed indoors and outdoors where significant health and safety considerations exist from physical labor and handling of materials that include waste and blood born pathogens.