Head Custodian - Temporary

Head Custodian - Temporary

LOCATION:

Norup International School Monday – Friday, approx. 6:30 am – 3:00 pm 40 hours/week COMPENSATION:
Starting at $18.53 per hour per the current AFSCME Salary Schedule - commensurate with education/experience + benefit package provided in the current AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement.

POSITION OBJECTIVE:
To assist the administrator and staff with the responsibility of the building's physical plant, systems and grounds so that children can learn and grow in a safe, clean, welcoming and environmentally "friendly" school. We are looking for a leader with a "no-excuses" approach to facility management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High standards for attendance, punctuality, initiative, and the ability to work without constant supervision
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Three years successful experience as a Custodian
• Pass physical examination showing ability to perform manual labor including stooping, bending, lifting 50 pounds or more
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively, as well as understand both oral and written instructions
• Ability to create and maintain good public relations with clients
• Ability to use building equipment, materials, and methods used in Custodial work, to follow safe procedures, and comply with all laws and regulations related to work
• Ability to complete minor maintenance repairs
• Demonstrated sense of teamwork and willingness to learn
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Ability to recognize, analyze and correct building problems
• Preferred:
  Valid low-pressure boiler operations license
• Preferred:
  Demonstrated ability in electrical, mechanical and plumbing repairs

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Taking primary ownership of the cleanliness, safety and presentability of the building
• Provide direction to building Custodial/Maintenance staff
• Lead and participate in summer project cleaning at Norup or other buildings as assigned.
• Lead and participate in final building preparations for the start of the school year ensuring all systems are operational and the facility is welcoming.
• Conduct inspection activities and preventative maintenance activities as required both inside and outside of the building
• Make routine repairs to the building and equipment as needed. Major repairs shall be reported in writing to the building administrator and Central Maintenance
• Be responsible for the safe and proper operation and maintenance of heating, ventilating and mechanical equipment of the building
• Comply with the requirements of the building prevention maintenance checklist
• Check the building for potential fire hazards and correct them
• Be responsible for assuring that all exits are open from the inside when building is in use in order to meet fire regulations
• Perform painting in the building
• Maintain a master painting record for the building and all rooms
• Perform repairs, movement and adjustment of furniture
• Immediately replace all broken glass or other hazardous waste and dispose of it properly following all policies and regulations.
• Remove snow and ice from all walks, porches and other areas immediately around the building
• Be responsible for the care of grounds, including trimming of the shrubs and ground care equipment
• Pick up litter around the building site
• Perform duties of other custodians when necessary and lead by example
• Be responsible for maintaining a schedule of Custodial Staff for evening events and functions
• Be available for taking calls from Security Service
• Perform other duties as assigned.