Head Custodian

Job Title: Head Custodian

Terms of Employment: 12-month contract; 260 days

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Building Principal, Facilities Supervisor, and Assistant Facilities Supervisor

The Head Custodian is responsible for the daily, routine maintenance that keeps the buildings and grounds hygienic. The Head Custodian manages the Custodians, and works closely with the Custodians to maintain the value of the buildings.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must pass Missouri requirements to work in public school buildings.
• Demonstrated work history reflecting stability and reliability
• Ability to work around dust and cleaning chemicals
• Demonstrated ability to operate heavy cleaning equipment such as scrubbing machines, high speed buffers, carpet extractor, and recycle bailer
• Ability to move heavy items (desks, file cabinets, mattresses, recycle bins) and lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodations
• Ability to work from stepladders up to 14 feet with or without accommodations
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide units of measure
• Ability to follow written & verbal instructions & perform duties with minimal supervision
• Ability to stoop, bend, reach, kneel, and climb frequently and for extended periods of time while performing job duties
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of customer service
• Demonstrated commitment to working with multicultural populations
• Ability to work with others on multiple tasks/projects and complete assignments with specified deadlines.
• Ability to lead and offer guidance to others.
• Ability to manage time appropriately.

• Three or more years of experience in maintenance and custodial duties

• Supervise, manage, train, schedule, and verify timesheets of custodial staff
• Be in the assigned building at all times except when custodial responsibilities require assistance in other areas. Notify the office when it is necessary to be out of the building.
• Assume responsibilities for the opening and closing of the building each school day and for determining, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off. Activate and deactivate the building security systems.
• Raise the flags.
• Scrub and disinfect floors, fixtures in the restrooms daily. Check restrooms throughout the day. Replace soap and paper supplies. Clean water fountain daily.
• Sweep classrooms daily.
• Vacuum carpeted areas at least once every other day, more if needed.
• Dust flat counter surfaces, bookcases, window ledges, telephones and table as needed; objects do not need to be removed before dusting.
• Clean hallways each day and as conditions require.
• Keep all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in good state of preservation.
• Clean all chalkboards at least once a week.
• Clean entry mats daily.
• Remove graffiti as soon as possible.
• Sweep gym floors before school begins each day and before events if you are assigned a building which houses a gym.
• Follow district procedures for clean-up of vomit and other body fluids.
• Conduct an on-going program of general maintenance. (i.e. replacing ceiling tile, tightening screws in desks, chairs and door closures, replacing light bulbs, doing minor plumbing repairs and cleaning filters and checking motors in the unit ventilators.)
• Report major repairs promptly to the district maintenance supervisor.
• Check the building heating system at least twice a day to ensure that it is working properly, when in use. Report problems to the district maintenance supervisor promptly.
• Move furniture or equipment as requested for various activities as directed by the principal.
• Wash windows on both the inside and outside at least once each year and more frequently if necessary.
• Keep constant check on the duty sheet to be posted in the building office.
• Keep building premises, including sidewalks and play areas clean at all times.
• Shovel, plow and/or put ice melt on walks and steps as appropriate.
• Contact warehouse supervisor for supplies as needed.
• Mow around buildings as requested.
• Check for safety hazards and report them to the district maintenance supervisor.
• Help unload commodities.
• Cooperate with all district personnel.
• Participate in professional meetings.
• Follow all district policies, including those relating to a drug-free school.
• Contribute to an effective and efficient school district.
• Be prepared for any surprises and be able to cope.
• Pick up mail at the post office and night deposits at the bank daily.
• Clean the gym locker rooms and coaches' office daily, making sure that the stools, showers, sinks and drinking fountains are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. Keep all dispensers filled. Clean the benches, walls door frames, and mirrors as needed. Keep the floors clear of clutter, swept and mopped. Keep the towel and waste baskets empty. Check periodically throughout the day. Keep towel barrels available.
• Keep commons area clean throughout the day,…