Custodial - Head Class 5 [CU02]

Laramie County School District • Cheyenne, WY

79d • $16

About The Position

The Head Custodian performs and oversees custodial services at an assigned elementary school site to ensure an attractive, sanitary, safe, and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors. Duties include cleaning, preparing, inspecting, and maintaining facilities and grounds; monitoring building systems; supervising, training, scheduling, planning, and evaluating personnel as assigned; monitoring building systems; responding to immediate safety and/or operational concerns; ordering supplies; and maintaining equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 months of custodial experience.
• Experience preferred in supervision and/or facilities maintenance.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• English language skills - Oral and written communication skills, Interpersonal relations skills, Supervisory skills, Basic math skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance expectations and to follow district procedures for absence reporting.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Trustees policies, District policies, and building and department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, and report unsafe conditions.
• Basic operating knowledge of custodial cleaning equipment required at hire.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals; typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, etc.; and office productivity programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, etc. preferred at hire; required within 3 months after hire.
• Operating knowledge of basic hand tools preferred at hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and inspects assigned facilities and grounds, including classrooms, offices, gyms, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc., to maintain a sanitary, safe, and attractive educational environment.
• Supervises personnel as assigned to maximize the efficiency of the work force and to evaluate performance.
• Consults with administrative personnel to plan, prioritize, and schedule custodial staff for daily activities and special events.
• Monitors building systems and responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns during and after standard hours.
• Prepares the school and/or grounds for activities and special events, including setting up chairs, stages, backdrops, bleachers, etc.
• Performs minor, job-related maintenance on custodial equipment, classroom furniture, and fixtures.
• Prepares site for daily operations, including opening gates, raising flags, sweeping walkways, etc.
• Performs daily perimeter checks of facilities and grounds, including securing doors, windows, and gates.
• Orders custodial supplies and maintains equipment.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars to gather and convey information required to perform job functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Pay Column I: $16.86/hour + benefits
• Night Differential ($46.25 monthly)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED