Chief Custodian Level I - Magnolia Elementary School

Harford County Public Schools • Joppa, MD

7d

About The Position

Organizes, schedules, and coordinates all facets of the custodial program at a level I facility within the guidelines established by the Facilities Management Department. Operates and maintain boilers, air conditioning and all other auxiliary equipment as a Grade 4 stationary engineer. (Level I classification is determined by Harford County Public Schools.)

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience in a custodial, mechanical, or related trade, one year of which was supervisory, assistant supervisor, and/or lead worker.
• Must hold and have maintained a Fourth Grade Stationary Engineer’s License issued by the Maryland State Board of Stationary Engineers.
• Required to attend pesticide application training with HCPS facilities and maintain a pesticide certification applicator card.
• Able to read and prepare requisitions and labels and is accountable for the ordering, receipt, storage and security of all supplies and equipment used by the custodial staff.
• Individuals appointed to this position may be require to hold and maintain a valid driver’s license to carry out the essential functions of the position.
• Physically able to perform the essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodations, including handling wet and dry mop heads, buckets of material weighing up to 50 pounds and the ability to climb ladders in excess of fifteen feet as well as ability to access lifts, scaffolding, man lifts, pallet jackets, boom equipment and use back mounted equipment. Various lifts, tools and mechanical means of assistance should be employed for lifting heavier supplies, equipment, and material.
• Must be able to give and explain directions in a clear and precise manner and supervise others utilizing good human relation skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains working knowledge of the boiler(s), heating, ventilation and air conditioning system(s) (HVAC).
• Makes periodic visual safety inspections of the boiler, air conditioning and auxiliary equipment.
• Troubleshoots and gathers necessary information on malfunctioning equipment and communicates findings to the Facilities Management Department in a timely manner.
• Keeps fuel consumption records and prepares operating efficiency reports if required.
• Orders fuel as required.
• Requisitions equipment, tools, parts and supplies.
• Assists the building administration in evaluating employee work performance.
• Advises employees of policies, procedures, and/or directives affecting their employment.
• Advises the building administration concerning unexpected or unusual work problems.
• Inspects area to assure maintenance of safety, sanitary, and security standards.
• Assures maintenance of fire extinguishers and other firefighting equipment.
• Submits accident reports.
• Protects property from pilferage, misuse or vandalism.
• Performs security checks as required.
• Inspects work performed by outside contractors and prepares reports on his or her findings.
• Coordinates and oversees custodial supports required for after-school activities.
• Performs building cleaning activities.
• Assigns, directs and does follow-up on the work performed by custodial employees.
• Maintains pesticide log sheets for school site and assists with any identified pest problems on the school campus.
• Responds and assists as designated essential personnel during situations including but not limited to inclement weather assignments, vandalism, and emergency repairs.
• Coordinates snow removal efforts to assume re-opening of the building as quickly as possible.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• HCPS offers an expansive benefits package including individual and family medical, vision, dental, life insurance, retirement savings, pension, paid time off, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED