Head Custodial Staff

About the Employer

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of custodial experience in industrial/commercial work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of custodial experience in industrial/commercial work.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills;
• Organizational and management skills;
• Mathematical skills.
• Knowledge of pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures for the functional area of assignment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
• Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard equipment, materials, chemicals, practices, computers, and applications.

Team Leadership

• Assist in planning and assigning the work of custodial personnel in cleaning, occasional landscaping, and performing minor maintenance and repair of buildings, facilities, grounds, and premises.
• Lead the cleaning operations such as sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, waxing, buffing, and stripping wax from floors; vacuuming and shampooing carpets, dusting/polishing furniture, removing mildew, and replacing supplies as directed.

Operations Management

• Inspect cleaning operations and security procedures for compliance with district standards;
• Lead custodians in making necessary adjustments/changes and any necessary corrections.
• Train employees in required duties and procedures.
• Report long-standing issues to designated supervisor.

Maintenance and Repair

• Maintain required records, prepare simple reports, and requisition supplies.
• Complete safety checks verifying Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
• Provide minor lawn care, cut/trim small areas of grass, trim hedges, and sweep and clean walks; maintain lawn equipment; and assist in keeping outside premises in an orderly condition.

Special Tasks

• Clean assigned areas and take care that certain papers and materials are not misplaced or destroyed.
• Comply with applicable safety regulations and procedures.
• Request assistance as needed when lifting/moving heavy and/or awkward objects.
• Complete minor electrical repairs including replacing fluorescent ballasts.

Building Maintenance

• Check the chiller/air handler operation and change air conditioning filters when necessary.
• Utilize basic district computer applications for communication, training, and record keeping.
• Contact appropriate resources when responding to building alarm calls after hours or emergency conditions.
• Move furniture/equipment, clean clay trap in art rooms, and deliver supplies.

Kitchen Area Maintenance

• Conduct, clean, inspect, and perform minor maintenance on air conditioning vents; ductwork; fans on walls, ceilings, coolers, and freezers; lights and enclosures in exhaust hoods, coolers, freezers, warmers, and ceilings; and exposed motors and wires on backs of ovens; replace bulbs when needed.

Building Supervisor Responsibilities

• Assume the responsibilities of the building supervisor when the building supervisor is absent.

Compensation

• $17.42 per hour,
• 8 hours/day,
• 255 days/year.
• Compensation may increase based on relevant education and experience.