Head Custodian - Middle School

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A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 12 : 00 AM

Central Standard Time)

Head Custodian - Middle School

Position Title : Head Custodian - Middle School

Reports to : Director of Facilities

Job Summary

The role of the Head Custodian-High School is to lead and manage the operations of the District’s custodial staff and crossing guards (approx. 70 people). The Head Custodian-High School will assure efficient operations meeting the needs of students, staff, and the public. This position has a significant amount of contact with people requiring good human relation skills, flexibility, and effective oral and written communication skills. This position requires the use of independent judgment to deal with a variety of issues. This position is considered essential and is expected to respond to calls at all hours of the day and night.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with interviews, new hires, counsels, and terminations of custodial staff as required, under the supervision of the Custodial Supervisor and the Human Resources Department.
• Coordinates, assigns, and inspects the custodial work at all school buildings.
• Coordinates substitutes for custodial coverage.
• Develops and implements custodial cleaning procedures and assesses efficiency.
• Provides safety training to staff.
• Develops and implements custodial calendar of adequate coverage for extracurricular after-hours and weekend events in coordination with the athletic department.
• Provides cleaning “best practices” training to staff.
• Oversees compliance with District required training.
• Complies with District, State, Local, and Federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Responds, as required, to emergency alarm calls (burglar and fire), vandalism, snow and ice events, and other events as needed.
• Supervises and / or procures the cleaning supplies and equipment within the budget, with the approval of the Custodial Supervisor.
• Maintains all “Safety Data Sheets” on all cleaning supplies, and ensures they are current and distributed to appropriate personnel within the building.
• As required, assists with the custodial supply bid process and vendor selection.
• Develops a gym floor refinishing schedule, and coordinates and oversees the work.
• Coordinates, supervises, and assists with snow removal or ice treatment of facility sidewalks as well as public walks around the buildings. This may require off hours and weekends.
• Completes inspections of facility cleanliness and physical operations.
• Supervises custodial staff in making miscellaneous supply purchases, by either obtaining purchase orders or use of a District credit card. Receipts are to be turned in promptly.
• Completes annual performance evaluations of all custodial staff.
• Manages the facilities solid waste and recycling services (reduce service in the summer and over long breaks to save money).
• Appropriately maintains and secures any confidential records or information, and nondisclosure of such.
• Oversees, coordinates, and assists with special projects and set-ups as assigned by the Director of Facilities, the Superintendent’s office, Community Relations Office, etc.
• Ensures all timesheets are submitted promptly and accurately to the timekeeper, sign off as required.
• Maintains inventory records of all custodial equipment and supplies.
• Resolves any and all conflicts in a timely, appropriate, and professional manner.
• Suggests and implements changes in work practices for better quality and efficiency.
• Submits any safety or operational concerns immediately to the Director of Facilities.
• Assists with energy conservation measures as directed.
• Once quarterly provides the Director of Facilities and the building Principal a detailed written inspection. Discusses with appropriate staff for improvement.
• Works closely with building Principals and Custodial Supervisor regarding the custodial staffing (hiring, promoting, counseling or termination).
• Works closely with the Maintenance Supervisor; reports (daily) any issues or problems observed throughout the facility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Education and / or Experience :

Interpersonal skills :

Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Physical Requirements :

Salary commensurate with experience and education.

Contact Information :

Human Resources

315 E Dunklin Street

Jefferson City MO 65101

573-659-3013

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Applicants for admission or employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, sources of referral and applicants for employment, and all professional organizations that have entered into agreements with our School District are hereby notified that our School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.

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