Head Custodian - Riverview Middle School

HUNTINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Head Custodian

Terms of Employment: 12 Month Position

Evaluated By: Custodial and Maintenance Supervisor

Job Summary

Oversee and maintain a clean and organized school environment for the students and employees of Huntington County Community Schools

Employment Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Prior custodial/maintenance experience
• Valid Indiana Driver's License
• Must have proficient oral and written skills
• Possess basic computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Knowledge and use of power cleaning equipment
• Basic knowledge of electrical and plumbing

Classified Employee Confidentiality Statement

As an employee of the Huntington County Community School Corporation, some job duties may involve access to information/records that are considered confidential. Employees of the school corporation respect the confidentiality of the student and follow procedures to protect privacy.

Essential Job Duties

• Supervise custodial staff
• Keep building and premises neat and clean at all times
• Maintain MSDS and fire inspection folder for building
• Maintain a supply of cleaning products and equipment
• Accept changes in regular schedule for necessitated and unanticipated events
• Report anticipated and unanticipated events (i.e. weather, water line breaks, plumbing and electrical problems, vandalism) promptly to supervisor
• Report any safety related concerns immediately
• Assume responsibility for securing building (i.e. making sure doors and windows are closed and locked, lights are off, and any equipment is turned off and put away). Be sure alarm system is set.
• Move any furniture or equipment within building as required by supervisor
• Comply with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbing, and waste
• Take initiative in seeing items that need attention and addressing these areas through personal steps or through a supervisor
• Keep all sidewalks and lots clean of snow and ice
• Change lamps, light ballasts, and vacuum breakers as needed
• Meets all aspects of the Classified Employee Handbook
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required

Job Description

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Essential Cognitive Factors

• Plan, organize, and schedule priorities
• Use independent judgment and initiative in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problems
• Discreetly handle confidential and politically sensitive matters
• Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Tactfully and courteously respond to requests and inquiries from the general public and staff
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community
• Work assigned overtime as needed
• Take oral and written directions while working productively with fellow workers
• Work safely

Physical Factors

(Occasionally = 0-2.5 hrs./day; Frequently = 2.5-5.5 hrs./day; Constantly = 5.5+ hrs./day)

• Sitting/standing - constantly
• Stooping/kneeling/crouching - frequently
• Hearing and speaking clearly - constantly
• Heights - frequently - ladders, genie lifts, platform lift at heights of 30 feet
• Environment - expose to a variety of conditions/climates, fumes (cleaning products)
• Lifting (80 lbs.) - frequently
• Climbing - frequently - stairs, ladders, scaffolding

The Huntington County Community School Corporation assures Equal Employment Opportunities for job candidates and employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

Head Custodian Date

Vacation days

Holiday pay

Health, dental and vision insurance

Life, accidental dismemberment and long-term disability insurance

Public Employee Retirement Fund