Assistant Head Custodian - High School

Assistant Head Custodian

Riverdale Ridge High School, located in School District 27J, is currently seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to serve in the role of Assistant Head Custodian. The position will be responsible for the on-going supervision and coordination of Custodians as the Head Custodian deems appropriate, and activities related to cleaning, minor maintenance, and after-hours events. Salary:
Classified Grade L, $21.66 per hour to start, depending on recent relevant experience. 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, on the 12 month work schedule. Position eligible for benefits.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and implement custodial services for all events at the high school, including parent/teacher conferences, sporting events, and all other after-hours building usage.
• Communicate with Principals, Assistant Principals, Athletic Director, teachers, coaches, security, and secretaries one-on-one or via two-way radios to ensure a clean and organized educational atmosphere throughout the school day and during after-hours events.
• Coordinate Custodians to address cleaning problems and/or extra cleaning that may be needed for daily sporting events, after-hours events, and other building usage.
• Coordinate and work with Maintenance Department, fire code inspectors, contractors, insurance inspectors, elevator inspectors, and water and electric meter readers.
• Use lift for replacing light bulbs inside and outside, changing scoreboard lights, and high dusting and cleaning.
• Inspect cleaning machines to ensure they are properly maintained and in working order.
• Repair and assemble desks, tables, and other furniture and install various school equipment.
• Coordinate and perform deep cleaning at site during summer vacation. Work with summer school staff and summer contractors as needed.
• Perform snow removal and apply ice melt during the winter months.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Colorado driver's license.
• First Aid and CPR certifications, and safety certification required within 6 months after hire.
• OSHA training, Haz Mat licensing, and BOCES training required within 1 year after hire.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a post offer, pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to pass a Colorado and Federal Bureau of Investigation background check.
• Over 3 years of experience in custodial field. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must have knowledge of basic computer skills and operating Microsoft and School dude to create work orders.
• Communication, writing, interpersonal, supervisory, and basic math skills.
• Knowledge of custodial methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of school/facilities layout and location of circuit breakers, keys, and mechanical system shut-off switches/valves.
• Basic knowledge of maintenance and mechanical systems.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with basic cleaning equipment required.
• Operating knowledge of floor scrubber and all cleaning machines required within 2 months after hire.
• Operating knowledge of snow removal equipment and hand tools required within 6 months after hire.
• Must be able to pass a post offer, pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to pass a Colorado and Federal Bureau of Investigation background check.