Custodian Shift Leader

Summary: Commercial cleaning background preferred but the district would be willing to train the right candidate. Responsibilities include the nightly oversight of custodial work on the Lamoille Union Campus along with the custodial work of its section as well as coordination of event set up and take down. Participates in job related trainings, instructions, and activities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned) 1.Responsible for the daily custodial operations in assigned location in compliance with the district cleaning standards procedures. a.Daily cleaning of assigned building section b.Ensures the neat and clean appearance of the building at all times. Conducts periodic building walk-through with self and/or Principal/Facilities Director. c.Restocks disposable supplies d.Uses technology resources to review daily needs and to prepare necessary building and equipment setups. e.Prepared facility for evening/night and weekend events f.Reports all relevant problems associated with the building to the Principal and/or Facility Director. g.Ensures that established protocols for annual building openings and closings are met. 2.Performs and over sees routine and preventative maintenance at assigned location a.Operates and maintains the equipment, which includes but is not limited to tractor, auto scrubber, wet/dry vacuums, buffing machines, and carpet extractors. b.Handles chemicals, cleaning solutions, and power equipment in accordance with product specifications and with all safety rules and regulations. Disposes of hazardous wastes according to district policies and established State and EPA standards. 3.Assists in building security and student safety by: a.Ensuring building/fire codes are met b.Expected to be on-call for any emergency situations. c.Knowledgeable of all emergency shut offs (gas, electric and water.) d.Maintain a safe campus by making sure that all windows and doors are secured at appropriate times and end of day. 4.Performs other duties as assigned by building principal or Facilities Director Shift Leader Responsibilities: Manages assigned support staff in accordance with the Principal and Facility Director directives and the District's policies and applicable laws. Assigned responsibilities may include training, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints; and resolving problems. Ensures that work is performed in a safe and responsible way at all times. Presents a neat, clean, and appropriately dressed manner. The ability to work in a collaborative team environment is essential to the employee's successful job performance. Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: Must have a high school diploma or General Educational Development Diploma (GED). Previous experience with commercial cleaning methods. License, certificate, and special requirements: Must possess a valid Vermont drivers license, may require the use of district or personal vehicle while conducting school business. The ability to pass a back ground, and finger print check. Ability to obtain or complete 2 hour asbestos awareness training, blood borne pathogens training, and VOSHA safety training. Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine and complex reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the District. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to establish and maintain effective and respectful working relationships with students, staff, vendors and district communities. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and School Board policies. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Must be able to keep high levels of confidentiality in all aspects of job performance. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations, as defined by the District, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, stand, walk, and use hands and fingers to handle controls, objects, or tools. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head, and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs on to ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as cleaning supplies, and pails, and while unloading trucks. Occasionally, the employee will lift and/or move up to 90 lbs. such as salt and bulk furniture. At times the employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, scrubbing machines, and remove snow. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and will work outdoors. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually very moderate to quiet. Terms of Employment: 7.5 hours per Day/260 Days/Year Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated at least annually by the Principal/District Facilities Director in conjunction according to the stated performance objectives and the qualities and characteristics contained on the evaluation form.