Head Custodian, ES

Job Title

Head Custodian

Principal

Maintenance Department

Nonexempt

235

MS1

Supervise the campus custodial operations. Establish and follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

• Education/Certification:
  
  High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Candidate must have a satisfactory outcome of a fingerprinting background check. Non‑refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.

• Ability to read and understand instructions in English for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment.
• Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with subordinates, peers, and supervisors.

Three years experience in custodial services.

• Direct and monitor the work of custodians at the assigned campus.
• Help train custodians.
• Direct and assist in setting up facilities for special events.
• Evaluate subordinate custodians in conjunction with the Campus Administrator.
• Order custodial supplies as needed and maintain a monthly product inventory list.

• Implement and maintain established cleaning schedules that include cleaning of floors, windows, window sills, blinds, chalkboards, wastebaskets, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
• Dust, sweep, and mop floors on a daily basis; replace light bulbs as necessary.
• Scrub/strip wax floors as scheduled.
• Cleans and sanitizes restroom fixtures, hardware, tile, mirrors, partitions, and floors as necessary.
• Keep school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas, neat and clean; sweep exterior walkways.
• Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.
• Set up tables, chairs, etc. for school meetings, social functions and other events.

• Performs minor maintenance work, such as removing and replacing pencil sharpeners as needed.
• Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
• Perform minor paint touch‑ups as needed.
• Assist with minor lawn work and landscaping.
• Make minor building repairs as needed and report major repair needs to the principal.
• Move furniture or equipment within the building as directed by the principal.

• Assume responsibility for opening and closing the building each school day.
• Oversee procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
• Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy.
• Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and report any safety hazards or conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor immediately.
• Know the location and proper use of fire extinguishers.
• Relieve, assist, or fill in temporarily on other jobs as assigned by the supervisor based on district‑wide needs.

Assume additional workload and job‑related duties as required and/or assigned.

Monitor and direct the work of custodians in collaboration with the Principal.

Tools/Equipment Used:
Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, shampooer, lawn mower, edger, and weed eater; small hand tools; small power tools. Posture:
Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting. Motion:
Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching, overhead reaching. Lifting:
Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis. Environment:
Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours. Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.