Lead Custodian

Lead Custodian

Provides students with a safe, clean, healthy, and functional school building environment and grounds in which to learn and develop.

Performs custodial functions - keeping building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times - as assigned by the Facility Director and/or the Building Principal.

Performs any and all activities related to the cleaning of a school.

Oversees groundskeeping chores, cleaning, and the like, as necessary, to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.

Assumes responsibility for the general security of the building: the opening and closing of the building each school day and determines, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured, and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off. Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly. Check that doors during the course of the day or shift are closed and locked at all times.

Assists in checking the general fire safety of the building; knows the alarm system and helps conduct an annual check of the fire equipment.

Performs snow removal tasks; shovels, plows if trained and requested, and/or sands walkways, driveways, parking areas, and steps, as needed. Operates snow removal equipment as trained (snow blowers walk behind, snow removal sweeper, tractor with or without a bucket, and sit on snow blower).

Does minor general maintenance repair and make safe (door hinges, hand railings, signages)

Report immediately to the Principal, Facility Director, and Custodial Lead for major repairs needed or any damage to school property. Notes any significant occurrence or maintenance items regarding repairs required in the building in the school's work order system known as the School Dude system.

Respond to emergencies in school buildings, as assigned in the school building's Emergency Plan. Participates in school emergence situations as directed, and also participates in school and district emergence training.

Remains on the school premises during school hours and during non-school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and attendance is required by the principal and/or the custodial.

Compliance with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste materials.

Performs other custodial functions as assigned or needed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Job Knowledge - the extent to which the employee has the knowledge and skills necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

Judgment - the approach used in making decisions. Ability to think and act in a logical and calm manner.

Initiative - willingness to approach new and difficult tasks. Ability to find new ways of accomplishing goals.

Quality/Quantity of Work- accuracy, thoroughness, quantity, and time in which responsibilities and assignments are being carried out.

Organization and Time Management - the ability to plan and organize own work.

Communication - the ability to communicate with others effectively in written and/or oral communications.

Neatness in appearance and workability to maintain appropriate neatness in dress

Confidentiality - the ability to maintain complete confidentiality of student and employee information and observations from the work day. ability to not spread gossip and rumors of any kind.

Reliability - the responsibility assumed by the employee for his or her actions.

Work Relations - attitude towards work, co-workers, and the organization. willingness and ability to work with and for others. success in dealing with students, parents, and the general public

Knowledge of Policies and Procedures - the knowledge of School and department organization policies and procedures related to assigned job responsibilities, goals, and objectives.

Adaptability and Flexibility - the resourcefulness in handling assignments and solving problems in areas other than primary responsibility. Versatile application of knowledge and skills. Flexible.

Attendance - the absence, arrival time, departure time, and other unscheduled time away from the job. Regular and consistent attendance is essential for this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Environmental conditions are a means of describing the physical surroundings of a worker in a specific job. Occasional exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather.

Temperaments for the purpose of collecting occupational data are defined as personal traits required by a worker in specific job-worker situations. The temperaments required for this position include:

• Attaining tolerances
  -Adaptability to situations requiring the precise attainment of set limits, tolerances, or standards
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