Chief Custodian (6:30am-3:00pm) - Fort Smallwood Elementary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools•Pasadena, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Custodian plans, participates in, and supervises general cleaning at an assigned facility to help ensure a safe and sanitary learning environment for students and staff. The role also operates boilers and maintains mechanical equipment. The position is assigned to Fort Smallwood Elementary, with a listed schedule of 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., eight hours worked, 260 days worked, and 12 months worked. Additional work may be required for emergencies, inclement weather, overtime as needed, and summer hours. The Chief Custodian performs and oversees custodial and minor building maintenance work, preventive maintenance, and operation of heating, air conditioning, and ventilation equipment. The position also includes lead-worker responsibilities such as planning and directing work, training and instructing employees, and providing feedback to support the supervisor’s performance assessment. The employee reports to a Manager of Operations Area and/or a Principal.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
Three years of general minor building maintenance repair experience, or three years of specific AACPS Custodian I experience.
Ability to speak, read, and write English sufficiently to give and receive instructions.
Knowledge of and ability to ensure compliance with Right to Know Law, Asbestos Awareness, Blood Borne Pathogens, general cleaning methods and procedures, and proper handling and disposal of cleaning equipment and chemicals.
Ability to operate custodial and grounds-care equipment.
Ability to safely use and operate a genie lift; training may be provided if necessary.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse populations.
Ability to use business technology tools required of AACPS employees, such as email, the AACPS Intranet, and electronic benefits enrollment tools.
Provide basic hand tools.
Retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.
Successful completion of a 4th Grade Stationary Engineer License issued by the Maryland Board of Stationary Engineers, or successful completion of the Introduction to Operations Equipment & Plant Procedures Course and certificate issued by AACPS or an equivalent outside course; consideration may be given to candidates who can achieve a passing grade in the course.
Successful completion of Leadership Training or a certificate course issued by AACPS or an equivalent outside course, or completion at the first available opportunity after appointment.

Nice To Haves

One year of general heating and cooling equipment experience.
Two years of specific professional cleaning experience.
One year of general supervisory and/or lead experience.
Six months of specific Anne Arundel County Public Schools Lead Custodian experience.
Six months of specific Anne Arundel County Public Schools Lead and/or Chief Custodian acting assignments.
An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to perform the duties may be considered.

Responsibilities

Plan, participate in, and supervise general cleaning of the assigned facility.
Make minor plumbing, electrical, general maintenance, and custodial equipment repairs.
Clean and inspect facilities and grounds daily to maintain safety, sanitation, and security standards.
Perform preventive maintenance and safely and efficiently operate heating, air conditioning, and ventilating equipment to maintain a comfortable interior climate within established guidelines.
Open, close, and lock buildings and gates, or assign these tasks to a responsible subordinate.
Assist the principal or designee in preparing work requests.
Maintain required records of inspections, inventory, training, and equipment maintenance.
Instruct employees in the proper use of building services, supplies, and equipment, and in cleaning procedures.
Oversee and participate in the snow removal program.
Train employees, direct their work, plan work, and instruct them in specific techniques and technical methods.
Provide feedback to assist the supervisor’s assessment of employee performance.
Perform the same type of work as the employees the Lead Worker is assigned to lead.
Use safety devices and protective equipment, follow safe work practices, and correct or report hazardous conditions in AACPS buildings or grounds.
Perform other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.