Custodian, Night Lead II

Howard County Public School System • Columbia, MD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian, Night Lead II is a working supervisory custodial position responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of an assigned facility and grounds, while providing supervision to assigned custodians. The employee works under technical supervision from a building supervisor, custodial manager, or assistant manager, and administrative supervision from a building supervisor. Work is evaluated through observation of work in progress and inspection of completed assignments.

The role coordinates routine building and grounds maintenance, including cleaning, lawn care, and snow removal; assigns and monitors custodial work; performs inspections; helps secure the building; and carries out custodial and minor maintenance tasks. The employee must be available for emergency calls and may be required to respond during inclement weather or other emergencies. Weekend, evening, and shift work may be required when work cannot be scheduled during normal school-year hours.

This is a 12-month-per-year position in the AFSCME employee unit. The full-time duty day is 8.5 hours, including a 30-minute unpaid duty-free lunch. The position is nonexempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The current salary range is Grade 6 on the Custodial Salary Scale; step placement considers relevant prior experience and is governed by HCPSS and AFSCME salary procedures. Membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency pension plan is mandatory for employees meeting applicable eligibility criteria, with an annual contribution of 7% of salary. HCPSS offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; documentation must be uploaded with the online application. Education completed outside the United States must be evaluated by an MSDE-approved organization.
• Two years of experience as a custodian.
• Working knowledge of housecleaning methods, practices, and materials used in cleaning and maintenance operations.
• Working knowledge of housekeeping equipment, supplies, and practices.
• Knowledge of procedures and methods for requisitioning supplies and maintaining supply records and reports.
• Working 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 the current negotiated agreement, Integrated Pest Management Program booklet, Energy Management Program, and Automated Service Request Information Systems General (ASRIS).
• General knowledge of supervision and leadership principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to plan and organize work, delegate tasks, work independently, and motivate others.
• Ability to provide leadership to custodial staff.
• Strong human relations skills with students, administrators, coworkers, parents, and the community.
• Ability to operate cleaning and grass-cutting machines, or willingness to acquire the required operating skills.
• Willingness to attend training and learn and practice acceptable cleaning methods.
• Ability to walk extensively; stoop, push, carry, climb, bend, and lift; pick up and carry 65 pounds; stand for prolonged periods; climb ladders and stairs; and hear normally spoken words at 25 feet.
• Must meet all requirements of a physical examination administered by a medical service selected by the Howard County Department of Education.
• Must be available for emergency calls; the position may require work during inclement weather and weekend, evening, or shift work as allowed by the AFSCME negotiated agreement.
• Must complete fingerprinting, a criminal background investigation, and the Maryland Employment History Review. A physical examination and/or drug testing may also be required for some positions.
• Must provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility to work in the United States; HCPSS does not offer employee sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience as a custodian in a school system or in building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct routine building and grounds maintenance, including general cleaning, snow removal, and lawn mowing.
• Inspect the building to ensure its security and cleanliness.
• Ensure custodial staff are trained to secure the building and equipment.
• Make custodian job assignments and ensure assigned work is completed.
• Clean buildings by sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, sealing, washing surfaces, vacuuming, and buffing.
• Perform grounds maintenance, including mowing, watering, sweeping, weeding, picking up lawn debris, and cleaning sidewalks.
• Move and store furniture and equipment.
• Remove snow and ice.
• Perform general building maintenance, including cleaning bathrooms, windows, walls, furniture, chalkboards, drinking fountains, trash cans, and cafeteria trays; filling dispensers; assisting in the cafeteria; replacing light bulbs and neon tubes; removing gum; and picking up trash.
• Make minor repairs and assemble furniture and equipment.
• Check and clean equipment.
• Open and secure the building.
• Perform floor maintenance, including vacuuming, sweeping, dry and wet mopping, scrubbing, waxing, and buffing.
• Operate cleaning equipment and grass-cutting equipment.
• Use safety devices, protective equipment, and safe work practices to reduce work-related accidents.
• Correct hazardous conditions within the building or grounds when possible and report them to the appropriate administrator.
• Respond to emergency calls and, when required, emergencies during inclement weather.
• Attend and participate in training sessions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
• Paid time off information is available in the negotiated agreement for this bargaining unit.
• Mandatory Maryland State Retirement Agency pension plan membership for employees who meet eligibility and membership criteria; the annual contribution is 7% of salary.

What This Job Offers

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