Custodian, Night Lead II

Howard County Public School System • Columbia, MD

10d • 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).
• Two years of experience as a custodian.
• Working knowledge of housecleaning methods, practices and materials used in clean maintenance operations.
• Working knowledge of equipment, supplies and practices in housekeeping management.
• Procedures and methods used to requisition supplies and maintain supply records and reports.
• Working knowledge of building maintenance to include 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).
• General 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.
• 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.
• Professional references will be contacted prior to any offer of employment.
• Recommended candidates will be required to provide references from current and recent supervisors.
• All employees, regular and temporary, must be fingerprinted, have a criminal background investigation completed, and successfully complete the Maryland Employment History Review, pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland.
• In addition, some positions will require completion of a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the United States.
• HCPSS participates in E-Verify and does not offer employee sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and directs all aspects of routine building and ground 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, assisting in the cafeteria, cleaning trays, replacing light bulbs and neon tubes, removing gum, picking up trash from floors, cleaning drinking fountains, and cleaning trash cans.
• Make minor repairs.
• Check and clean equipment.
• Open and secure building.
• Floor maintenance includes vacuuming, sweeping, dry and wet mop, scrub, wax, and buff.
• Outdoor maintenance: pick-up lawn debris, shovel snow, cut grass, clean sidewalks.
• Operate cleaning equipment: vacuum cleaner, scrubber, buffer.
• Use buckets, wet and dry mops, and brooms.
• Operate grass-cutting equipment.
• 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.
• Provide leadership to the custodial staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
• Paid time off (details in negotiated agreement).
• Membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency (MSRA) pension plan is a mandatory condition of employment.

What This Job Offers

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