Olmstead Head Custodian

Position

Custodian – Olmstead Elementary School, Logan County School District –
Starting Date: Immediately.

Under general supervision, lead and participate in the performance of skilled custodial and routine maintenance functions to maintain a clean, safe, and secure school environment; perform other related work as needed.

• Cleaning and maintaining large buildings and adjacent grounds.
• Perform operational functions in preparing athletic fields and arranging and setting up athletic facilities.
• May perform stage lighting, curtain movement, and set arrangements during stage productions.
• Review and inspect the work of a custodial crew to ensure adherence to cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Provide technical input into performance evaluations of custodial personnel.
• Maintain operational records and custodial time reports.
• Prepare clear, concise operational summaries as required.
• Requisition supplies, materials, and equipment to maintain operational inventory.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and conducting custodial orientation and in-service training programs.
• Assist custodial personnel in resolving unusual problems and situations.
• May perform routine facility and equipment maintenance, including minor repair, part replacement, and adjustment tasks.
• Inspect heating, ventilation, and water systems to ensure adherence to procedures and guidelines.

• Knowledge of cleaning and maintenance methods, procedures, materials, and equipment for a variety of surfaces and activity centers.
• Knowledge of cleaning and maintenance quality control, personnel motivation techniques, and strategies.
• Knowledge of safe working methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of policies, regulations, and operational guidelines for large school building maintenance.

• Ability to effectively maintain work schedules and motivate custodial personnel toward task completion.
• Perform light to moderately heavy manual activities.
• Lead custodial personnel and provide technical input into their performance.
• Assist in training and orientation of custodial personnel.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

• Exert 50 to 75 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Have adequate range of motion in upper extremities.
• Work may involve ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps; walking or standing for extended periods.
• Require perception of sound, vision, depth, oral information, manual dexterity, and ability to handle various materials and objects.
• May be exposed to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions.
• Accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Three years of experience in skilled custodial work, including one year in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Education:
  
  completion of high school (12th grade).

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.