Head Custodian School-Based

Dare County Schools

Head Custodian

Salary: State Salary Schedule

Reports to: Principal

(w/ guidance from Director of Facilities)

Job Title: Head Custodian

Direct Reports: Custodial Staff

Reports to: Building Administrator

Position Summary: In addition to normal custodial duties the head custodian will:

Assist the custodial staff of a building in providing a clean, safe and sanitary environment for the students and staff. Perform a variety of tasks in custodial services for the building or campus that may include, but not be limited to training, budgeting, ordering, inventory, providing equipment and supplies, interviewing potential custodial employees and supervising custodial staff.

Duties and responsibilities:

1. Supervise, direct, instruct and train custodial personnel in routine and non-routine duties, with special emphasis on safety procedures

1. Analyze and allocate workload equitably and provide clear instructions regarding operations and duties

1. Prepare and maintain an annual budget for custodial equipment and supplies.

1. Consult with administrator relating to school activities and community use of building and arrange needed services

1. Provide positive and consistent leadership for employees

1. Respond to office and staff requests

1. Input building maintenance needs into the work order system, work with maintenance personnel as needed and maintain adequate records

1. Inspect building(s) to insure quality services and discuss results with other custodians and administrators as needed

1. Assist Administrator with Employee Performance Appraisal as requested

1. Maintain employee work schedules, vacation schedules, overtime, absence reports, time cards, etc. for payroll purposes

1. Perform energy management functions as required

2. Respond to emergencies in an appropriate manner

1. Maintain recycling program if required

1. Assist in cafeteria during lunch if requested

1. Be an ambassador of DCS’s values. Be a good role model to students and fellow employees by demonstrating commitment to work ethic, and guide the behavior of their team members accordingly.

1. Perform other duties as necessary or as requested by building administration

Skills Required (interpersonal, physical and soft skills)

Contact with all levels of building personnel and district personnel, students, parents, rental groups, custodial vendors and the community. Required to be able to climb stairs and/or ladders, exerting 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly, have the ability to squat, bend, stoop, reach, push and pull. Attendance at required meetings. Overtime may be required. Exhibit a professional manner. Ability to work in a calm and efficient manner. Ability to organize. Ability to understand all phases of the job. Ability to be a team player.