Lead Custodian - Full Time - DDB - Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary School District

$500 SIGN ON BONUS AFTER 90 DAYS & FIRST SUCCESSFULL EVALUATION

START DATE: As Soon As Possible

HOURS OF WORK:  Full-time; 12 months

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Open until filled

QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination equivalent to:  three years experience in school custodial work including one year in a lead capacity.

STARTING WAGE:  $15.90 per hour  

CLASS TITLE: LEAD CUSTODIAN                                                          

CLASSIFICATION:  Non-Exempt

BASIC FUNCTION:

Oversee and perform custodial services and light maintenance required to maintain assigned school buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly, and secure condition; train and provide work direction to assigned staff.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Perform responsible custodial activities independently at an assigned elementary school site or other facility during a day shift; maintain buildings, office space and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.

• Plan, organize and schedule custodial services at the school site and perform and/or lead the work of others in performing a variety of custodial tasks.

• Confer with site administrators and assigned supervisor regarding the care, cleaning and maintenance of facilities; adjust work schedules to fit the needs of assigned site; respond to the custodial needs of staff.  

• Coordinate and review the work of custodial staff in maintaining a neat, clean, and safe school; assign special projects as needed.

• Requisition custodial supplies in accordance with established procedures; maintain proper inventory levels; issue supplies and equipment to staff.

• Assure security of facilities during assigned hours; open doors and gates of school plant; monitor facilities for vandalism and safety and fire hazards and report to appropriate personnel; respond to emergency calls after hours as assigned.

• Train and provide work direction to assigned staff; assist in the selection, training and evaluation of regular staff.

• Make minor, non-technical repairs as needed such as, but not limited to, replacing light bulbs and lighting tubes, unplugging toilets and sinks; identify and submit maintenance problems into Maintenance Direct.

• Lead and participate in the cleaning and sanitizing of restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeterias, gymnasiums, offices and related facilities; dust and polish furniture and woodwork; empty waste receptacles; spot mop spills; remove gum, debris and graffiti as needed.

• Pick up paper and other debris from school grounds, walkways and areas adjacent to school facilities; remove and dispose of banners and posters; sweep concrete surfaces adjacent to school building.

• Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines, steam cleaners and other equipment as necessary.

• Plan and coordinate custodial work as necessary to prepare facilities for special events; move and arrange furniture and equipment.

• Participate, plan and oversee major cleaning of the school plant during school vacation periods and summer break.

• Provide substitute arrangements for regular custodial staff when absent.

• Maintain various records related to facility usage, inventory and assigned activities.

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Proper methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in modern custodial work.
• Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning and preserving floors, chalk and white boards, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.
• Requirements of maintaining buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Proper lifting techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Inventory methods.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Principles of training and providing work direction.
• Operation and use of hand and power tools and equipment.

ABILITY TO:

• Plan, schedule, oversee, and participate in a variety of cleaning and custodial maintenance activities.
• Maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, safe, orderly and secure condition.
• Estimate quantity and types of supplies needed and requisition custodial supplies.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Assure compliance with established rules, guidelines, regulations, and schedules.
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment.
• Operate and maintain assigned custodial equipment and tools in clean working order.
• Prioritize and schedule work.
• Observe health and safety regulations and report safety hazards.

• Perform minor maintenance and make repairs to facilities and equipment.
• Observe and report need for maintenance and repair.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain records related to work performed.
• Meet schedules and time lines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to:  three years experience in school custodial work including one year in a lead capacity.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor and outdoor work environment.

Subject to fumes, dust and odors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of custodial equipment.

Walking or standing for extended periods of time.

Seeing to perform custodial duties.

Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects.

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.

Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.

Climbing ladders and working from heights.

HAZARDS:

Exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals.

Working on ladders.

EVALUATION:

Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.