Head Custodian

Head Custodian

Louisville City School District Louisville High School - Louisville, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

LOUISVILLE CITY SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Head Custodian

Supervisor: Director of Maintenance

Description: Responsible for the cleanliness of assigned building and entrance grounds; cooperate in organizing and coordinating daily work schedules, remove snow and ice from entrance ways. Responsible for performing various minor maintenance tasks as necessary

NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Essential Functions:

• Ensure safety of students
• Check the heating and cooling systems
• Request needed equipment, materials and supplies
• Shovel and remove snow from entrance ways
• Maintain a clean and safe boiler room
• Sweep, vacuum, mop and wax floors
• Empty and clean waste receptacles, trash pails and pencil sharpeners in assigned areas
• Refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers and bathroom tissue in assigned areas in all school building restrooms
• Remove cobwebs, clean windows and chalkboards in assigned areas
• Check boiler room as assigned
• Secure building as directed by supervisor
• Clean and maintain custodial equipment and materials
• Clean and sanitize restrooms
• Conduct periodic inspections of the building
• Complete paperwork and inventory as required by supervisor
• Promote good safety practices and procedures
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, parents and community
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Pass on specific oral and/or written instructions for assignments to other custodial employees
• Perform minor repairs, including, but not limited to, glass replacement, electrical repairs, wood repairs, painting and metal repairs
• Ensure the care, condition, appearance, repair or replacement of all physical equipment, building, facilities, and grounds
• Perform seasonal duties such as grass mowing, raking, salting and snow removal, litter removal, sprinkling, landscaping, trimming, etc.,
• Maintain records and complete reports
• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Promote good public relations
• Knowledge of computers skills, emails, and spreadsheets

Other

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and building occupants
• Assist in ensuring building is secure and locked
• Maintain accurate inventory of all custodial equipment, materials and supplies
• Perform minor electrical, plumbing duties as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Director or Director of Operations
• Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as responsible citizens

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Five years related experience preferred
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of heating and cooling systems
• Knowledge of appropriate safety procedures
• Trained in the proper care and storage of chemicals
• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels
• Knowledge of the care of materials, methods and practices essential to proper cleaning of a facility
• Knowledge of the care and proper use of sweepers, vacuum machines, mops, brushes, wax machines, cleaning fluids and other cleaning materials and equipment
• Ability to work independently

Equipment Operated:

• Vacuum cleaners, rotary and guided machines such as scrubbing and carpet cleaners
• Wet/dry mops and brooms
• Various hand tools, e.g., putty knives, screwdrivers, electrical hand tools, saws, drills, and sanders
• Wet and dry vac
• Floor waxing machine
• Ladders
• Lawn equipment
• Snow blower
• Floor scrubbers
• Various power and plumbing tools
• Snow removal and landscaping equipment
• Scrubbers and buffers
• Power washer
• Stripping machine
• Portable air compressor

Additional

Working Conditions:

• Frequent exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Frequent operation of vehicle in inclement weather conditions
• Occasional interaction with unruly children
• Frequent requirement to lift, carry, push and…