Custodian II - 2nd Shift Lead

Custodian II Position

The Custodian II position is a second shift position responsible for the long and short term cleaning and light maintenance of Siena school buildings and grounds to ensure a safe, clean and physically attractive learning and working environment. Although the primary work location is St Catherine's High School, there are times when assistance is needed at other Siena school locations as requested by the supervisory chain.

Performs all custodial tasks in classrooms, hallways, lobbies, washrooms, offices, cafeterias, gyms, entrances and other areas. Performs a broad level of maintenance work as necessary. Handles all work duties in a safe and timely manner and enforces all health and safety codes and requirements. While this position reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor there is partnership with the school Principal(s) who may have input on daily tasks, time off requests and performance reviews.

Handles supervisory responsibility for two other night shift employees.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Custodian II is responsible for the Custodian I duties listed below, as well as additional Custodian II duties listed separately:

• Safely performs all custodial tasks in classrooms, hallways, lobbies, washrooms, offices, cafeterias, gyms, entrances and other areas according to a regular schedule and with minimum supervision. Activities include mopping, dusting, vacuuming, washing, sweeping, sanitizing, snow removal, and others. This may require working outside of normal school hours, including occasional weekends
• Complete daily work task checklist and provide it to the Maintenance Supervisor daily. Annotate any items not completed and any outstanding items for action
• Supervises and directs the work tasks for the assigned shift to other employees. Ensures compliance with Employee handbook and policies. Approves time off requests of night shift custodians and coordinates shift coverage to ensure completion of assigned tasks. Monitors work to ensure equitable task distribution to assigned employees
• Provides annual evaluations and performs feedback on employees to reward outstanding behavior, discuss strategies for improvement, provide appropriate training/direction and correct any deficiencies
• Participates in all phases of the summer cleaning program to include stripping and waxing floors, painting, window washing, deep cleaning, etc. This could include work at other school sites as assigned.
• Direct the Movement of furniture or equipment within assigned building, as required, for various activities and as directed by the principal or supervisory chain
• Assists in the preparation for school activities and events including set-up and take down, and the collecting and disposing of all trash in and around the interior of the school and surrounding property/playground areas. This may require working outside of normal school hours, including occasional weekends
• Shovels ice and snow during the winter season and performs general grounds care
• Operates and maintains floor cleaning equipment and/or associated tools necessary for cleaning
• Checks for and reports all needs for maintenance, electrical, plumbing, structural or other problems to the Maintenance Supervisor or Chief Operations Officer. Brings immediate attention to anything which may be a health and/or safety concern to the school Principal and supervisor.
• Regularly monitors the Siena maintenance database for maintenance and cleaning requests. Evaluates all requests within 24 hrs to determine urgency and extent of work requested.
• Performs minor maintenance with minimal supervision. Performs basic preventative maintenance of school equipment (floor scrubbers, unit ventilators, compressors, boilers, etc.) as directed by work checklists and Siena Maintenance Supervisor. Reports maintenance tasks requiring higher skill levels to Siena Maintenance Supervisor or Director of Operations
• Coordinates the procurement of cleaning supplies with the supervisor. Maintains neat and orderly custodial/maintenance work areas
• Secure the building daily – doors inside and outside. If applicable, activate/deactivate security alarms without supervision
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