Head Custodian - Elementary​/Intermediate @ Custodial Department

Overview

Head Custodian - Elementary/Intermediate @ Custodial Department

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Head Custodian EL/INT Calendar Days: 260

Reports to: Foreman - Custodial

Department/School: Custodial

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Funding Source: Local

Primary

Purpose:

To ensure clean, sanitary, hazard-free schools, facilities and environment.

Education/Certification: None

• Knowledgeable in use and care of all types of cleaning equipment
• Possess sound human relation skills
• Possess some keyboarding, emails, data entry skills
• Flexible and able to adjust daily routine
• Ability to understand and follow detailed written or verbal instructions
• Ability to work in exposure to all weather conditions

Experience:

• Experience in supervising, training, and evaluating custodial/housekeeping personnel

Custodial Services Operations

• Complete work in a neat, orderly and safe manner.
• Follow established policies and procedures.
• Maintain good attendance, safety and driving records.
• Implement directions received from Director and/or Supervisor.
• Honestly report and serve in all facets of work.
• Responsible for the care, cleaning and preservation of schools/facilities and campus areas.
• Responsive to the needs of the school principal or facility administrator.
• Ensure that high standards of sanitation and hazard-free conditions are maintained by regular inspections.
• Responsible for opening and closing buildings in a safe and secure manner. Responsible for secure locking of all exterior gates/mechanical room doors.
• Ensure trash dumpster(s) are picked up as scheduled. Report any deviations.
• Minimize damage to buildings, equipment, furniture and landscape by following established procedures.
• Perform routine custodial tasks as a working supervisor.
• Open, operate and secure school facilities outside normal working hours and normal work days when required.
• Maintain gym floors and refinish yearly.

• Prepare work schedules, special duty assignments, time reports and other records.
• Report absences to Custodial Office.
• Responsible for the general conduct, personal appearance and performance of a custodial staff.
• Plan and supervise the work of the custodial staff with the help of the assistant head custodian.
• Initiate disciplinary reports as needed.
• Provide on-the-job training for custodians.
• Evaluate the performance of assigned custodial staff.
• Provide good example for a custodial staff.
• Prepare the Assistant Head to assume the duties of the Head Custodian.

• Operate and care for custodial equipment and tools.
• Use of all cleaning chemicals provided by district.
• Maintain an adequate supply of cleaning supplies. Issue supply requisitions as needed.
• Responsible for the care and accountability of fixed asset custodial equipment.
• Safely mixes and controls use of chemicals according to label instructions.
• Use required safety equipment and protective clothing while working.

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervise assigned employees.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Manual Trades - Custodial Personnel.

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; forklift or hydraulic lifting equipment; hand truck, dolly, and pallet jack; ladders, small hand tools; light truck or van

Vision and Hearing: Moderate to maximum

Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing, pulling, crawling, reaching, and twisting; prolonged standing/walking; climbing, wrist turn, and grasping occasionally

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; frequent walking, climbing ladders and scaffolding; grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, twisting, pinching, finger manipulation, overhead reaching, climbing stairs, bending,…