Custodian, Day Lead I

Howard County Public School System • Columbia, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a working supervisory custodial position. An employee in this class, with technical supervision from the building supervisor, custodial manager or assistant manager and administrative supervision from a building supervisor, is responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of the assigned facility and grounds. The incumbent provides supervision of assigned custodians. Work is evaluated through observation while work is in progress and by inspection of completed assignments.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED (must scan and upload to the online application). Education completed outside the United States must be evaluated by an MSDE approved organization.
• One year of experience as a custodian.
• Knowledge of housecleaning methods, practices and materials used in clean maintenance operations.
• Knowledge of equipment, supplies and practices in housekeeping management.
• Knowledge of procedures and methods used to requisition supplies and maintain supply records and reports.
• Knowledge of building maintenance including boilers and building mechanical systems.
• Ability to make minor repairs and assemble furniture and equipment used at an assigned facility.
• Knowledge of current negotiated agreement, Integrated Pest Management Program (IPM) booklet and Energy Management Program (EMP0, Automated Service Request Information Systems General (ASRIS).
• Knowledge of supervision and leadership principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to plan and organize work, delegate work to others, be a self-starter and motivate others.
• Ability to provide leadership to the custodial staff.
• Strong human relations skills with students, administrators, co-workers, parents and the community.
• Ability to operate cleaning and grass cutting machines.
• Willingness to attend and participate in training sessions.
• Ability to learn and practice acceptable cleaning methods.
• Willingness to acquire skills in the operation of cleaning and grass-cutting machines used in the assigned facility.
• Requires extensive walking, stooping, pushing, carrying, climbing, bending and lifting.
• Ability to pick up and carry 65 pounds.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs.
• Ability to hear the normally spoken word at 25 feet.
• The person selected for this position must meet all requirements of the physical examination administered by a medical service selected by the Howard County Department of Education.

Nice To Haves

• (1) year experience as a custodian in a school system or building maintenance is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and directs all aspects of routine building and grounds maintenance including general cleaning, snow removal and lawn mowing.
• Performs inspections to ensure building security and cleanliness of the building.
• Ensures custodial staff is trained to secure building and equipment.
• Cleans buildings by sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, sealing, washing surfaces, vacuuming, buffing surfaces, etc.
• Performs ground maintenance by mowing, watering, sweeping and weeding.
• Moves and stores furniture and equipment.
• Removes snow and ice.
• Must be available for emergency calls.
• Makes custodian job assignments and ensures the completion of work.
• Performs general building maintenance to include cleaning bathrooms, dusting, washing windows, scrubbing walls, cleaning furniture, filling dispensers, moving furniture, washing chalkboards, assists in the cafeteria, cleans trays, replaces light bulbs and neon tubes, removes gum, picks up trash from floors, clean drinking fountains, and clean trash cans.
• Makes minor repairs.
• Checks and cleans equipment.
• Opens and secures building.
• Floor maintenance to include: vacuum, sweep, dry and wet mop, scrub, wax, and buff.
• Outdoor maintenance: pick-up lawn debris, shovel snow, cut grass, clean sidewalks.
• Operates cleaning equipment: vacuum cleaner, scrubber, buffer.
• Uses buckets, wet and dry mops, brooms.
• Operates grass-cutting equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• The employee is responsible for the use of safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents.
• The employee is responsible for using safe practices and methods in the operation and supplies related to their job.
• The employee is further responsible for correcting any conditions within the building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees, students, or staff assigned to the building and reporting same to the appropriate administrator.

Benefits

• Membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency (MSRA) pension plan is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria defined in the State Personnel and Pensions Article and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR).
• The annual contribution to the pension plan will be 7% of an employee’s annual salary.
• HCPSS offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
• Information about additional benefits such as paid time off can be found in the negotiated agreement for employees in this bargaining unit.

What This Job Offers

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