Head Custodian II – Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts - Lower; N158-2627

Head Custodian II – Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts - Lower

Reports To:

Principal and Custodial Manager

Primary Function:
This position oversees and participates in the routine maintenance and housekeeping of a public building by inspecting the cleaning work done by custodial staff, performing routine maintenance tasks, and performing related work as required.

Typical

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect the cleaning work completed by custodial staff.
• Participate in the cleaning and maintenance of the building; operate boilers and heating equipment, and perform related building maintenance work.
• Develop work schedules for custodians.
• Supervise and train custodial staff in the proper use and safe keeping of cleaning equipment, materials and disinfectants.
• Distribute supplies and equipment, keep records of inventory supplies and preventive maintenance.
• Make regular tours of the building to ensure that premises are kept neat and orderly; supervise and perform limited minor repairs.
• Responsible for ongoing evaluation of all custodial personnel within scope of responsibility.
• Evaluate custodial staff, including input of Night Lead for 2nd shift custodians, Custodial Manager and Principal as needed.
• Perform other related duties assigned by supervisor and/or designee.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and

Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Three years' experience in building cleaning and performance of maintenance tasks
• Previous supervisory work preferred
• Knowledge of modern building cleaning methods, materials and equipment
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of a low-pressure boiler and standard plumbing equipment
• Ability to maintain and organize records
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, school principals, other school staff, as well as with the public
• Must be able to work within difficult time constraints and under stressful conditions

Certification / License Requirements:
None

Salary and Terms of Employment:
Salary in accordance with Local 566, AFL-CIO Salary Schedule 79 ($57,532-$64,. Twelve-Month Work Year.

Application Procedure:
To be considered, all internal and external applicants must fully complete a Hartford Public Schools' online application, which can be accessed through our Applicant Tracking System, Nimble, at  Internal applicants should use a personal email address when applying. Please do not use your hartfordschools.org email. Candidates' application and supporting documents will be reviewed. Candidates who advance through the initial review will be notified and placed in the pool for consideration by hiring managers.

Candidates will be contacted directly by hiring managers for interviews.