Chief Custodian - Level 4 - Edgewood Middle School

Harford, United States (On-site)

Human Resources Office

102 S. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, Maryland 21014

Telephone:

www.hcps.org

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

HCPS is committed to recruiting and retaining effective and diverse educators and staff to build a climate of student success and improve learning experiences for every child in every classroom.

Organizes, schedules, and coordinates all facets of the custodial program at a level IV facility within the guidelines established by the Facilities Management Department. Operates and maintain boilers, air conditioning and all other auxiliary equipment as a Grade 4 stationary engineer. (Level IV classification is determined by Harford County Public Schools.)

These items are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

Oversees, prepares and maintains the multiple facilities among our largest school campuses which may include interscholastic athletic events (i.e. stadium, track, turf field, tennis courts, auxiliary gyms, swimming pools, etc.)

Maintains working knowledge of the boiler(s), heating, ventilation and air conditioning system(s) (HVAC).

Makes periodic visual safety inspections of the boiler, air conditioning and auxiliary equipment.

Troubleshoots and gathers necessary information on malfunctioning equipment and communicates findings to the Facilities Management Department in a timely manner.

Keeps fuel consumption records and prepares operating efficiency reports if required.

Requisition s equipment, tools, parts and supplies.

Assists the building administration in evaluating employee work performance.

Advises employees of policies, procedures, and/or directives affecting their employment.

Advises the building administration concerning unexpected or unusual work problems.

Inspects area to assure maintenance of safety, sanitary, and security standards.

Assures maintenance of fire extinguishers and other firefighting equipment.

Protects property from pilferage, misuse or vandalism.

Performs security checks as required.

Inspects work performed by outside contractors and prepares reports on his or her findings.

Coordinates and oversees custodial supports required for after‑school activities.

Performs building and other school campus facility cleaning activities.

Assigns, directs and does follow‑up on the work performed by custodial employees.

Maintains pesticide log sheets for school site and assists with any identified pest problems on the school campus.

Responds and assists as designated essential personnel during situations including but not limited to inclement weather assignments, vandalism, and emergency repairs.

Coordinates snow removal efforts to assume re‑opening of the building as quickly as possible.

Performs other work‑related duties as assigned.

This is a full‑time twelve‑month position. Salary range based on Grade 10 of the FY  AFSCME Salary Schedule for Twelve Month AFSCME Personnel. Starting Salary: $58,199– Maximum Earnings Potential $81,805. Those who are entering or returning to employment with Harford County Public Schools will begin on Step 1.

HCPS offers an expansive benefits package including individual and family medical, vision, dental, life insurance, retirement savings, pension, paid time off, and more.

Three years of experience in a custodial, mechanical, or related trade, with a minimum of two years supervisory experience as a Chief Custodian or equivalent position.

Must hold and have maintained a Fourth Grade Stationary Engineer’s License issued by the Maryland State Board of Stationary Engineers.

Required to attend pesticide application training with HCPS facilities and maintain a pesticide certification applicator card.

Able to read and prepare requisitions and labels and is accountable for the ordering, receipt, storage and security of all supplies and equipment used…