Head Custodian - West Blvd Elementary School

Head Custodian

The Head Custodian is a working supervisor who coordinates and supervises the custodial and maintenance infrastructure care of an assigned building. The head custodian also aids with school programming needs for the administration, faculty, staff, and students. This position is from Monday – Friday, 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM, with a 30-minute break.

Essential Responsibilities And Duties

• Supervisor of building custodians and assignment of duties
• Create schedule for all cleaning duties of the building
• Ensure security of the building
• Set-up/take-down of tables, chairs, and other equipment, for school functions and other events
• Available for extra hours, in order to meet building requirements.
• Monitor and operate heating and air conditioning systems
• Perform activities necessary for keeping the buildings open, comfortable, and safe
• Courteous interaction with teachers, staff, students and users of the building
• Identify and report building repair/maintenance needs

Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

Qualifications

Minimum:
Must have knowledge of carpet, tile and concrete floor maintenance;
Must have knowledge of restrooms, shower and locker room maintenance;
Must be a self-starter, a good communicator and able to motivate fellow workers;
Must be able to follow written and oral instructions;
Must enjoy working with people of various backgrounds;
Must have general knowledge of cleaning and servicing of custodial equipment;
Must be able to bend, twist, squat, climb and lift 50-60 pounds;
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions related to work assignments;
Knowledge of the safe use of supplies and equipment;
Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, building cleaning and maintenance procedures;
Ability to maintain a cooperative and positive relationship with other people.

Preferred:
High School diploma and supervisory experience in same or related field. Two years custodial experience with Columbia Public Schools or equivalent preferred.