Custodial Engineer II Boonsboro High School

Custodial Engineer II

Grade 10 of the ESP Salary Scale ($24.23 - $43.82) 8 Hours/Day, 12-Month Work Year

Reports to Facilities Operations Manager

Role Overview: A Custodial Engineer II is responsible for the care of the physical facilities at high schools. This includes all the buildings and grounds associated with the school. A Custodial Engineer II works the day shift and supervises the work of other custodians.

• High school diploma/GED.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Minimum three (3) years' experience in the field of commercial cleaning and building maintenance.
• Minimum two (2) years' experience working with and supervising other employees.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment to perform minor maintenance and operations duties including the assembling of furniture.
• Ability to use computer systems to perform work functions including but not limited to ordering supplies, enter work orders, receive and send e-mails.
• Willingness to participate in in-service training programs.
• Regular and predictable attendance which is an essential function of this position.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Maintain the physical plant of a large high school.
• All phases of interior cleaning by using hand and mechanical tools.
• Acquire and develop knowledge of the school's mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Develop proficiency in the function, use and care of all emergency lighting, fire protection and security systems and procedures for performing fire drills, testing emergency lighting systems and emergency generator systems.
• Perform and direct all phases of grounds-keeping including necessary snow removal.
• Make minor repairs to equipment and buildings.
• Make monthly safety checks of the entire facility and equipment.
• Order supplies and maintain a proper inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Maintain and operate all types of mechanical equipment.
• Provide required services to the athletic facilities and programs.
• Assist the principal and other professional staff with co-curricular and extracurricular activities as appropriate.
• Provide custodial services to groups using schools after hours and on non-school days.

• Train and provide proper orientation in methods and use of cleaning materials and equipment to new custodians assigned to the school.
• Coordinate with Lead Custodian duties for Second/Third shift staff assignments.
• Develop a summer cleaning program to provide complete cleaning during the summer months.
• Keep employees advised of WCPS policies and practices, providing interpretation and explanation's where necessary.
• Review and evaluate performance of staff monthly and determine necessary adjustments to maintain a process for improvement.
• Provide sufficient managerial training for the Lead Custodian.
• Demonstrate courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

The Environmental Factors and Physical/Mental demands represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sufficiently and efficiently move throughout the building and grounds for extended periods.
• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with others as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, and hear.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to move, raise, lower, and carry objects up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Must be able to operate powered equipment.
• Must be able to bend, crouch, stoop, reach, walk stairs, climb, and shovel.
• Will be subjected to loud noises, dusts, fumes, and hot and cold outdoor temperatures.