What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Custodian - West Elementary position at Tooele County School District?
- Leads, directs, and assists in organizing daily work routine of multiple custodial employees, assigns work areas and routes, creates written work schedules and written performance inspections of custodial employees.
- Ensures daily expectations for cleanliness, safety, and functionality are met at all times in school facility.
- Maintains active custodial substitute lists for the purpose of scheduling substitutes as necessary, including floating custodian assignments.
- Maintain preventative maintenance schedule for heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, including quarterly air filter changes, fan motors and belts.
- Complete routine preventative maintenance on custodial equipment and maintain preventative maintenance records.
- Oversees minor maintenance work performed by custodial staff.
- Maintains inventory of supplies. Develop requisitions with building custodians for school and cleaning supplies.
- Meets with principals and custodians to provide reports on building needs and conditions. Informs students, other site personnel and supervisor for the purpose of providing information regarding activities, safety and/or proper maintenance of facilities.
- Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, alarms) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning educational environment.
- Checks buildings and grounds to ensure that they are properly cleaned.
- Ensures shrubs, lawns and flower beds are trimmed clean and safe.
- Arranges furniture and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and events.
- Maintains records relating to employees' time, performance and overtime list.
- Works with school district employees, service companies and contractors to maintain and improve the work environment.
- Works with Custodial Supervisor or designee to submit work orders.
- Instructs custodial employees on how to respond to system failures, location shut off procedures for water, fire sprinklers, gas, and electricity.
- Trains assigned personnel for the purpose of developing professional trade and safety awareness skills.
- Attends in-service training (e.g. blood borne pathogens, cleaning solvents, floor care, first aid, etc.) for the purpose of receiving information on new and/or improved procedures.
- Cleans assigned school facilities (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, grounds) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe work environment.
- Delivers various items and materials (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture) for the purpose of ensuring adequate supplies to the appropriate parties.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Use hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.
- Use of personal computer.
- Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
- Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
- Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
- Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
- Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
- Ability to read labels on containers and materials used in the course of work.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
- Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures.
- Knowledge of how to use equipment, and train others in the use of equipment.
- Organizational and time management skills.
- Works in standard office and school building environments.
- Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions, including snow removal.
- Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.
- Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
- High School or Vocational School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
- Experience with managing and developing employees, work systems, and crew structures.
- Previous successful experience in building management/maintenance capacity or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- [State] Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
JobID: 9178
Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Head Custodian
Maintenance/Custodial/Head Custodian
Date Posted:
1/31/2025
1/31/2025
Location:
West Elementary School
West Elementary School
Date Available:
24/25 School Year
24/25 School Year
Closing Date:
02/14/2025
02/14/2025
Head Custodian – West Elementary School
Core Responsibilities
Under direct supervision of the Custodial Supervisor, to provide responsible daily custodial operations, maintaining a sanitary and safe facility for students, employees and the public; minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure; ensuring that assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner and overseeing and supporting assigned custodians in the performance of their assignments.
Essential Functions
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Equipment
Safety Requirements
Travel Requirements
Frequent travel between schools, or between schools and the Central Office, is required. Work Schedules
Frequent travel between schools, or between schools and the Central Office, is required. Work Schedules
Must work standard schedule and overtime as needed, including nights, weekends and holidays when required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Qualifications Profile
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Contract:
Contract:
Full time, 12 month employee
Support Professional Employees Salary Schedule, Level H2 - 22.88 (Includes additional 2 levels for Head Custodian position)
Benefit Eligible at a Classified, full time rate
Support Professional Employees Salary Schedule, Level H2 - 22.88 (Includes additional 2 levels for Head Custodian position)
Benefit Eligible at a Classified, full time rate
