Custodian Campus Night Lead

Queen Creek Unified District•Queen Creek, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Night Custodian is responsible for maintaining the general safety, appearance, and upkeep of assigned school or department. This role involves coordinating all duties related to cleaning the school plant, setting standards of cleanliness and responsibility, and ensuring safe work procedures are observed. The Lead Night Custodian will direct and monitor the work of other custodians, provide ongoing training, and perform cleaning tasks in various areas of the school. Additionally, this position involves operating cleaning equipment, properly using chemicals, inspecting and reporting safety hazards or damages, performing minor repairs, maintaining records, and assisting with supply orders. The role also includes ensuring proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials, securing the premises, and reporting unusual activity.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to supervise employees effectively and solve personnel problems.
Proficiency in the use of custodial equipment and cleaning chemicals.
Ability to perform minor repairs and general light maintenance.
Ability to instruct and assist employees in the correct procedures regarding general campus safety.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with director, principal and other site staff.
Ability to organize and plan ahead; must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or vendors.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or verbal instructions.
Must pass a background clearance.
Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience strongly preferred.
Bilingual preferred; at a minimum, the ability to understand and make one's self understood to all Spanish and English speaking individuals.

Responsibilities

Coordinate all duties relating to cleaning the school plant.
Sets standards of cleanliness and responsibility.
Ensures that safe work procedures are observed at all times.
Direct and monitor work of custodians and provide training on an on-going basis.
Clean classrooms, cafeterias, hallways, restrooms, offices, special area rooms and locker rooms.
Operates cleaning equipment and machinery.
Properly uses chemicals for maintenance and cleaning.
Inspects reports of safety hazards, malfunctions, vandalism and damages to buildings or equipment.
Follows up on sanitation report deviations.
Performs minor repair and light maintenance work.
Notifies principal concerning need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment or contacts Building Operations Supervisor for extensive repairs.
Maintains accurate records and inventory of custodial supplies and equipment.
Assists with ordering supplies and equipment.
Ensures proper procedures in handling and disposing of hazardous materials; including appropriate documentation.
Checks to make all doors are locked and secure.
Reports any unusual activity immediately to appropriate authorities.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.
Supervises 4 to 12 evening custodians in school or department.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with District policy and applicable laws.
Participating in interviewing, hiring and training employees.
Planning, assigning and directing work.
Appraising performance.
Addressing complaints and resolving problems.