Lead Custodian (Mt.Blue Middle School)

MT. BLUE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT - RSU 9

227 MAIN STREET, FARMINGTON, ME 04938

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Lead Custodian

Mt. Blue Middle School

Full- time, year round position; includes storm days, summer breaks & scrub weeks

Job Goal(s): The goal of a Lead Custodian is to supervise and participate in the general cleaning and maintenance of the assigned schools(s). The position will be a liaison between the custodial department and the administration of the assigned school(s) in order to be able to provide a safe, clean learning environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Self-directed; Motivated; Detail Oriented
• Ability to establish a team environment with other custodial employees
• Ability to delegate and communicate effectively
• Good organizational skills
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Ability to read and comprehend technical information
• Ability to work safely with chemicals and equipment
• Physical ability to lift 40 lbs, stand, climb stairs and ladders, lift, push, bend, and pull for extended periods

Certifications

• Holds or is able to hold a valid Maine DOE Background Check - CHRC
• Hold a valid Maine Drivers License

Education

• High School diploma or GED equivalent

Experience

• 2-3 years experience in custodial and/or supervisory related field

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Provide direction and supervision to custodial staff
2. Procuring and maintaining custodial supplies for effective custodial department
3. Maintain communication with custodial staff and school(s) administration
4. Be a positive role model and have a productive custodial team.
5. Be able to follow district policies; contractual obligations with professional attitude
6. Be able to use and communicate through district email; Google applications; Schooldude
7. Wear proper uniform attire and maintains serviceability
8. Takes responsibility for daily operations of assigned school(s)
9. Ability to identify and predict budget needs of the custodial department
10. Serve as resource for all Fire, school safety, and OSHA related procedures and policies
11. Serve a liaison between school security communications companies and Operations and Maintenance Supervisors; Will be on-call list for security communications.
12. Be an integral part of building inspections, including fire, safety, and security as needed.
13. Maintain current SDS Manual for their assigned schools(s)
14. Perform monthly safety inspections, including, fire extinguishers, exit signs, emergency lighting
15. Maintain records of all monthly inspections related to safety of assigned school(s)
16. Participate in all fire, lockdown, lock out, and hold in place drills
17. Responsible for minor maintenance activities on school and grounds as needed
18. Practice preventive maintenance on all vacuums, auto scrubbers, carpet extractors, or any machinery used in the custodial department
19. Responsible for replacing ceiling tiles, lights, batteries in bathroom fixtures as needed
20. Reporting any other maintenance issues via Maintenance Direct (Schooldude)
21. Maintain documentation of safety and quality checks as a way to monitor job performance for custodial staff they directly supervise
22. Participate in Performance Evaluations for custodial staff in assigned school(s)
23. Be an integral part of training new hires and continual training for custodial staff
24. Participate in professional development for custodial staff
25. Maintain a sense of leadership for their assigned school(s)
26. Participate in monthly walk around with Operations Supervisor
27. Be able to maintain confidentiality
28. Demonstrates ability to change and adapt quickly to situations
29. Demonstrates knowledge of custodial equipment, materials, and methods
30. Discuss problem resolutions in a professional manner
31. Works closely with Operations Supervisor
32. Complete OSHA 10 Class through Safety Works
33. Maintain tools and machinery for a effective custodial department
34. Complete any professional development courses as instructed by Operations Supervisor
35. Must pass a physical exams directed by state requirements and districts stipulations
36. Must become CPR certified; and maintain certification throughout employment
37. Promptly inform Operations Supervisor of any potential risk factors or problems
38. Work on development of SOP(Standard Operating Procedures)
39. Wear proper PPE(Personal Protective Equipment)
40. Follow all necessary requirements of time clock procedures
41. Perform any additional duties as directed by the Operations Supervisor

Working Schedule

• The Lead Custodian is a 40 hour per week position; there may be some hours in excess of pre-established hours. The position is primarily a day-time position; there may be some required change to shifts based on district needs to cover leave requests and special projects.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools or district buildings may be required for certain positions

Reports To: Operations Supervisor

Terms of Employment: As determined annually by the District.

Evaluation: Completed annually by Operations Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Note: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.