Lead Custodian

CUSTODIAN CREW LEADER
Salary Grade 52

An employee in this class performs a variety of manual activities cleaning and maintaining buildings and functions as a crew leader for a small number of lower level custodial workers. The employee also controls and performs routine maintenance to heating and air conditioning equipment on the worksite. The employee exercises considerable judgement in most activities. An employee in this class will solve most problems, including those referred by other workers, although complex problems will be referred to a supervisor. Errors will be revealed by inspection of work, and some errors may result in loss of time because of the involvement of other workers. Limited supervision is given to check completion of tasks in accordance with instructions and standards of cleanliness. An employee in this class oversees the work of lower level employees.

• Assigns tasks to other custodians.

• Demonstrates work procedures.

• Observes work of lower level custodians and identifies any needed improvement.

• Tends heating and air conditioning equipment.

• Cleans and makes minor repairs and adjustments to heating and air conditioning equipment.

• Moves equipment and supplies as directed.

• Makes minor repairs to furniture or facilities.

• Reports to supervisor damages or needed repairs requiring outside attention.

• Washes windows, woodwork, walls and other surfaces.

• Cleans and polishes floors.

• Replaces light bulbs and fluorescent tubes.

• Empties wastebaskets and other trash receptacles.

• Sorts and stores material for recycling program.

• Locks and unlocks doors.

• Maintains adequate supplies and materials on site.

• Maintains records of work schedules and assignments.

• Reports outstanding or unsatisfactory work and behavior to supervisors.

• Considerable knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.

• Working knowledge of procedures to operate heating and air conditioning equipment.

• Skill in the use of small equipment used in routine cleaning.

• Ability to work with other people, including making assignments.

• Ability to understand and follow simple oral or written directions.

• Ability to keep simple records.

• Experience in housekeeping.

This specification has been designed to represent the general nature and level of work found in positions in this class. As such, it is not intended to contain all of the duties and qualifications required of an employee in a single position (job). Consequently, it is not to be perceived as a position (job) description or as identification of essential functions as required by ADA.

Public Schools of North Carolina (Approved by the State Board of Education 12/21)