Custodian, Lead ; Jain MS

Position: Custodian, Lead I; Jain MS
Location: Sarasota

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MANATEE COUNTY

Local

Title:

LEAD CUSTODIAN I

State

Title:

Head Custodian Maintenance Unit Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB GOAL:

To provide assistance with leadership and skilled work in sanitation of plant facilities, and to assist in maintenance of buildings and grounds.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.

Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Custodian. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement.

Completion of Certified Custodian Training.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to assist with planning, scheduling, instructing, and directing staff of custodial personnel. Knowledge of fire protection, sanitation, and safety standards as applicable to schools. Thorough knowledge of custodial operations, processes, and building and grounds maintenance. Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities and even temperament in time of emergency and in the solution of day-to-day problems. Ability to operate both riding and walk behind mowers.

Ability to use weed eaters and other hand-operated equipment. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary in the operation of equipment.

REPORTS TO:

Site Administrator

SUPERVISES:

N/A

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with the oversight and maintenance of a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.

Assist with development of schedules for custodial staff.

Instruct custodial staff in safe and proper use of custodial equipment and cleaning supplies.

Act as contact person when maintenance personnel arrive on the site.

Keep head custodian apprised of job and work order status.

Assist in the development of a security procedure for the proper opening and the safe closure of building(s).

Perform cleaning tasks as assigned. Assist custodial staff with any and all assignments.

Perform maintenance, renovation, and repair of existing facilities.

Perform general maintenance duties; determine corrective action for repairs outside his/her scope of work.

Assist with the requisition and distribution of custodial supplies.

Report all safety hazards.

Maintain accurate records of daily work and time and payroll information.

Follow safety standards in performing work and report unsafe conditions to site administrator in a timely manner.

May be required to work after hours and/or weekends.

Follow all School Board policies, rules and regulations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Heavy work. Requires frequent lifting operations involving weights up to fifty pounds, occasional lifting with assistance of heavy objects including teacher's desks, filing cabinets, large tables, appliances such as refrigerators/washers/dryers, etc. Requires lifting, holding, carrying, sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity. The worker is exposed to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions.

The noise level in the work environment can be high ety is the highest priority.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

Board approved:

Revised:

05/07/2001

03/23/2009

05/22/2018

11/09/2021

SALARY

SCHEDULE:

AFSCME

PAYGRADE: 24B

SHORT

TITLE:

OPL
011

STATE JOB CODE: 79025

Pay Scale

Negotiated Starting Hourly : $17.10