Head Custodian

CAPAC

,I SCHOOLS.us

Head Custodian-Full-time

Deadline for applying - Until Filled

Department: District

Reports to: Jr.-Sr. High School Principal

Employment: 8 hrs., Evenings, M-F, ESS Position

Salary: $23.50/hr.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Summary: This position's responsibilities include general housekeeping and minor maintenance of assigned building(s), including the upkeep of the grounds immediately surrounding the assigned building(s), preparing it for the next school day for students, staff, and visitors. Oversees custodians at the building level.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or G.E.D. required; previous experience in custodial care of buildings or grounds, preferred.

Clear criminal history check, physical, and drug test required; first aid training.

Alternatives to the above qualifications, as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Instruct custodians verbally or in writing in building routine preventive maintenance activities and cleaning.

Maintains inventory of custodial/maintenance supplies and equipment. Maintain work-related records and prepare various reports as directed.

Cleans and preserves designated spaces, equipment, etc. in the building.

Performs ongoing preventive maintenance and minor repairs on custodial equipment, plumbing, building structure, and hardware.

Assist the supervisor in scheduling and assigning extra time for custodians.

Maintains building and grounds security.

Assists visiting public utilizing the facilities with directions within the building or in obtaining and setting up immediately around the building, such as snow removal from walkways, picking up debris, etc.

Accept and verify deliveries.

Maintain building areas in a clean, neat, safe condition with the proper use of materials, methods, and practices, being self-motivated and working independently to meet multiple deadlines.

Adapt a flexible work schedule and routine, performing duties with awareness of students, staff, visitors, and weather conditions, primarily working indoors and occasionally outdoors.

Operate, clean, and maintain custodial equipment/tools complying with Federal, State, and local laws/procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, chemicals, and other supplies/materials; maintain and implement up-to-date cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.

Communicate or receive directives and concerns clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; use the appropriate channels in the appropriate order when concerns arise.

Must be able to perform the physical demands of this position, requiring moderate strength frequently lifting or pushing up to 50 lbs. and includes frequent standing, talking, seeing, and hearing. It will be expected to repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motions many times and at times push or lift up to 90 lbs.