Custodial Shift Leader PM shift - Duneland

Duneland School Corporation Shift Leader

A Duneland School Corporation Shift Leader is required to clean, sanitize and maintain corporation properties in a safe and lawful manner. The Chesterton High School (CHS) Shift Leader has a highly visible role in the daily operations and assistance of the custodial services department. The Shift Leader is responsible for maintaining supplies, and dealing with students and staff on a regular basis.

The CHS Shift Leader will interact with individuals both inside and outside of the corporation and therefore, must have the ability to present a professional and organized image at all times. The Shift Leader may be required to work in other Duneland School Corporation facilities.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Principal responsibilities and duties include:

• Responding to requests for information and services in a prompt, efficient and friendly manner.
• Providing exceptional service to all students, community members, teachers, co-workers, and other staff members.
• Observing safety and security procedures.
• Operating, maintaining and sanitizing equipment in compliance with local, state, federal and OSHA standards.
• Conducting shift meetings, processing building use forms, coordinating cleaning areas with other Shift Leaders, communicating with the Custodial Manager in the absence of the Head Custodian.
• Conducting inspections and cleaning of areas in accordance with local, state, federal and OSHA standards.
• Performing locker repair and providing minor building maintenance and repair.
• Assisting Grounds Services department with grass cutting, landscape maintenance and snow removal.
• Scheduling and participating in group and independent training.
• Promoting and participating in ongoing safety and informational training.
• Setting up, monitoring and providing service for special events arranged by Duneland School Corporation.
• Maintaining daily contact with the building principal regarding building activities or schedule changes.
• Documenting attendance issues and forwarding along with payroll forms to Custodial Manager.
• Accepting delegated authority and providing overall property clean up.
• Assisting with custodial services provided throughout the Corporation.
• Assisting with daily delivery of bulk food products and supplies.
• Assisting the Food Service Department in product stocking and storage.
• Monitoring performance of custodial staff members assigned to Shift Leader's site.
• Responsible for maintaining a positive and productive work environment.
• Working with Head Custodian, Custodial Manager, Director of Facilities and Human Resources office to resolve employee problems and complaints.
• Performing other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics include:

• Demonstrating interpersonal skills necessary to deal tactfully and effectively with persons at all levels in order to develop and maintain productive relationships both inside and outside the corporation.
• Ability to learn new skills quickly and assimilate into daily work.
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality both inside and outside the corporation.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in the use of all Custodial Services equipment.
• Demonstrating organizational and time management skills.
• Recognizing, analyzing and offering solutions to problem situations related to daily work.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during times of high stress.
• All Custodial Service employees must transfer to other Dune land properties with impromptu notice.

Special requirements include:

• Work environment:
  This position typically works in facilities with a controlled temperature environment. Occasional exposure to inclement weather conditions may occur depending upon assignments.
• Equipment:
  This position is required to maintain a working knowledge of all custodial equipment. A basic knowledge of operations concerning computers, printers, telephone…