Assistant Custodian

Jefferson Parish Schools•Avondale, LA

About The Position

The Assistant Custodian assists the Plant Manager with the safety, security, cleanliness, and appearance of the school plant, and assumes full responsibility in the absence of the Head Custodian. The role includes custodial and light maintenance work, operating building systems when the engineer is absent, maintaining grounds and equipment, and helping prepare buildings for school and school-sponsored activities. The Assistant Custodian also supervises custodial staff, assigns and inspects work, and coordinates with the principal and administrators. The position works in all weather conditions, in winter and summer, and the employee is expected to provide and wear appropriate clothing for the conditions. The workday is eight hours with a half-hour lunch. Overtime, including after-hours and weekend work, is occasionally required, and custodial personnel may be required to work a split shift.

Requirements

Be able to read and write effectively and comprehend instructions for operating equipment of all types and using chemicals.
Have the ability to perform light maintenance functions.
Be able to read and comprehend service orders and repair requests and write job-completion information.
Have basic math skills to review purchase receipts and timekeeping information.
Be able to perform the physical duties described, including routine climbing, squatting, trunk flexion, walking, carrying, and daily lifting; the maximum expected load for one person is 50 pounds, with coordinated two- or three-person lifting occasionally required.
Be available for occasional overtime, including after-hours and Saturday or Sunday work, and possible split shifts.

Responsibilities

Open the building in the morning and secure it in the afternoon.
Operate the heating and air conditioning system when the engineer is absent and ensure rooms are properly ventilated.
Replace light globes or fluorescent tubes.
Receive supplies, check inventory, request janitorial supplies, and supply custodial staff, the cafeteria, and the stadium.
Report vandalism immediately to the principal and maintain reports; report daily to the principal on the condition of the school.
Check firefighting and playground equipment for proper function and safety; repair, remove, or secure unsafe equipment and report it to the principal.
Cut and maintain the school yard and shrubs, watering regularly, and remove trash and debris from the premises.
Buff floors when appropriate and maintain the cleanliness of halls and entrances during the day.
Check boys' dressing rooms during the day and clean classroom units according to the work schedule and school needs.
Raise and lower the flag and be available for school and school-sponsored activities.
Set up for assemblies, conferences, plays, and programs when required.
Supervise custodial staff, inspect their work, assign duties, and keep and report time for self and personnel in coordination with the principal.
Perform light maintenance and minor repairs, including faucet handles, light switches, doorknobs, door adjustments, glass repairs, and painting, across school buildings.
Schedule, plan, and coordinate personnel across multiple tasks; interface with administrators and contractors, assigning and monitoring contractor work.
Resolve personnel disputes fairly while maintaining the best interests of JPPSS.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.