Anticipated - Head Custodian

Head Custodian

Full-Time position Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent training. Duties:
In accordance with the attached job description. Per the Local 32 agreement, the salary rate is $42,942. Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Dental, Prescription, and Vision benefits. Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Family Illness days are included.

Reports To:

Principal/Building and Grounds Supervisor

Supervises:
All custodians in his/her building

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent training Ability to read, write and communicate effectively Black Seal License Minimum experience in plant operation and maintenance; cleaning methods and procedures; repairs; security; heating and ventilation as determined by the Board Supervisory ability Demonstrated knowledge of fire/safety laws and proper handling of hazardous materials Required criminal background check and proof of US citizenship or legal resident status

Job Goal:
To oversee the custodial operations of individual school facilities to ensure a safe, clean, and comfortable school environment; to carry out administrative tasks required to maintain and operate the plant to the required standards.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assumes the responsibility for opening and closing the school each day.
• Schedules daily tasks, supervises the work of custodians and participates in daily cleaning of facilities.
• Monitors and regulates heat, ventilation and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical use of fuel, water, and electricity.
• Plans and oversees all maintenance and repair work in the building.
• Trains custodial staff.
• Maintains an inventory and recommends purchase of supplies, tools, equipment and fuel.
• Establishes contingency plans to assure building cleanliness in the event of staff absences.
• Maintains effective communication between the Maintenance Department and the building administration.
• Performs custodian functions as identified on the schedule of custodian responsibilities.
• Provides assistance on an as needed basis for the school lunch program.
• Monitors the time records of all custodians in the school and certifies them for salary payment.
• Provides information to the administration for the evaluation of the performance of custodians at his/her school.
• Completes custodian reports, building condition reports and other records as required.
• Conducts periodic inspections and tests of all electrical installations in the school to ensure their safe condition.
• Ensures that all fire/safety and environmental laws and regulations relating to plant maintenance and operation are enforced.
• Maintains preventative maintenance logs and other records as required.
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Approved: 5/12/09 JD/Maintenance