Building Superintendent - Grammar School #2

Elko•Elko, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, the purpose of the position is to oversee the general up-keep, sanitation and maintenance of school building facilities and grounds in a school or other specialized facility.

Requirements

High school graduation or other equivalent (i.e., GED, college, technical, trade school transcript, foreign equivalency, etc.).
Two (2) years successful experience as a Building Custodian or two (2) years successful experience in a similar position.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to read and write; ability to perform basic arithmetic.
Ability to effectively supervise a staff comprised of entry custodial level personnel carrying out janitorial/maintenance activities.
Ability to prioritize and coordinate custodial work.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with custodians; ability to work cooperatively with employees, students, and the general public.
Ability to carry out assignments with minimal instructions.
Ability to perform duties with a professional and cooperative work ethic.
Ability to adhere to prescribed routines and practices.
Ability to operate basic office equipment (i.e., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines, etc.).
Ability to work at heights up to 12 feet.
Ability to with stand exposure to dust, mold, fiberglass and various chemicals.
Ability to recognize and report hazards and ensure safe work methods are adhered to.
Ability to work flexible hours necessary for the efficient operation of the department.

Nice To Haves

Possess physical and mental stamina commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
Possess personal characteristics, including but not limited to poise, perspective, integrity, flexibility, and personal appearance necessary for success in the Elko County School District.

Responsibilities

Trains, supervises and inspects work performed by custodial staff; coordinates, leads, assigns work, assists in the development of work schedules and provides input into evaluation of assigned custodial staff.
Cooperates with the principal regarding the use of school facilities for various activities.
Ensures all appropriate health precautions are taken to maintain the safety of students, school employees, custodians and visitors; instructs custodial personnel in developing and facilitating safe work practices; ensures all gates, doors, rooms and buildings are secured after daily use and servicing.
Ensures all cleaning agents and maintenance equipment are utilized in accordance with label instructions and prescribed safety precautions and procedures.
Operates, makes minor adjustments and performs assigned preventative maintenance to school heating, ventilation, air conditioning and lighting systems; takes appropriate measures to control energy usage.
Performs minor maintenance repairs to various school facilities and equipment (i.e., plumbing, electrical, carpentry, changing locker combinations, shampooing rugs and carpets, etc.).
Performs custodial work (i.e., cleans, sanitizes, maintains and provides for the general upkeep of building facilities and grounds by performing a variety of duties, including, but not limited to vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, polishing, scrubbing, stripping, sealing and waxing floors; removing spots and graffiti; cleaning, dusting and polishing woodwork, furniture, glass and other items; washing walls, fixtures, windows, drinking fountains, drains, lights, light fixtures and painted surfaces; servicing soap and towel dispensers and similar containers; cleaning marker boards and trays; moving furniture and equipment; operating and maintaining gasoline-powered sweepers, electric polishers and power carts).
Utilizes various cleaning agents and general maintenance equipment in accordance with prescribed safety precautions and directions.
Submits requisition requests within budget allocations.
Receives and distributes custodial supplies, chemicals and equipment.
Submits work orders requests for electrical, carpentry, masonry, heating and/or plumbing for building, grounds and facility maintenance and repair as needed.
Assists craft or tradesman with moderately complex repairs or renovations; may be required to monitor boilers when assigned to facilities with this equipment.
Conforms to safety standards as prescribed.
Performs related duties as assigned.