LEAD CUSTODIAN

BASIC FUNCTION: 

      Provide work direction and guidance to assigned custodians and participate in custodial duties to clean and maintain classrooms, offices, buildings and related assigned facilities in a clean, safe and orderly condition.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Assign, monitor and participate in cleaning and custodial functions for assigned classrooms, buildings and related facilities; inspect assigned site and report condition of facility.
• Assign, monitor and review the work of assigned custodial personnel; assist in training; submit time sheets of custodians to proper personnel.
• Inspect assigned areas for safety hazards and compliance with sanitation standards; report safety, sanitation and fire hazards to appropriate authority.
• Perform a variety of custodial duties as required including cleaning floors, walls, fixtures, chalkboards, carpets and restrooms according to established methods and procedures.
• Perform minor, non-technical repairs as needed; prepare work orders for emergency maintenance; report need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority.
• Lock and unlock doors and maintain security of school facility.
• Pick up paper and debris and sweep and clean walkways and entrances; assist with snow removal from steps, walkways and entrances as needed.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums and floor cleaning and polishing machines; assist with ordering supplies and equipment as needed.
• Inspect heating and electrical systems to assure proper working condition as assigned.
• Provide in-service training for custodial staff as assigned.
• Report suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus to appropriate personnel; monitor facility and equipment for possible hazards or unsafe conditions and notify appropriate personnel.
• Lock and unlock gates, doors and windows; maintain security of the school facility; turn on alarm system as assigned.
• Perform special custodial work upon request of faculty.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

      KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Proper methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work and routine non-technical maintenance.     
• Requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Principles of training and providing work direction.
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Modern cleaning methods, including basic methods of cleaning and preserving floors, chalk boards, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.

      ABILITY TO:

• Oversee and participate in custodial work to assure the maintenance of assigned school facility is in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
• Train and provide work direction to others.
• Inspect, assign and review the work of others.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Properly estimate quantity and types of supplies and equipment needed.
• Use cleaning materials, equipment and methods according to established standards.
• Apply and explain schedules, procedures and use of equipment and supplies used in custodial work.
• Maintain tools and equipment in a safe, clean and working condition.
• Perform minor non-technical repairs.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Inspect and assure the security of facilities during assigned shift.
• Maintain routine records and reports.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

            Any combination equivalent to:  high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and one year custodial experience