Head Custodian/Houseworker 1st shift - Kane Elementary School

Marlborough Public Schools•Marlborough, MA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Custodian is in charge of, responsible for, and supervises all workers engaged in custodial operation in the school facility. Checks custodial runs for completion and resolves issues. He/she is required to have input in recommendations concerning the hiring, workload, assignment, effectiveness, transfer, and dismissal of custodial personnel. For all intents and purposes, the head custodian is to be considered the immediate supervisor of all custodial personnel in the building. The Head Custodian is generally responsible for the achievement of the purposes of custodial services in the building, i.e., preserve property values, protect health and safety of occupants; support the educational objectives of the building and provide a climate for learning; develop goodwill and maintain cleanliness and neatness. He/she is also responsible for the appearance and upkeep of the grounds, including trash, courtyards, and grass area around the main entrance. Keephead custodian runclean. Orient and instruct custodial personnel on duties and responsibilities. Assign custodians to summer work and events at school with the approval of the principal. Submit supply requests to custodial supervisor for delivery. Receive all incoming supplies, and packages, replenish supplies in stock room, deliver packages to recipients within the building. Maintain custodial work schedule and working hours as established by administration. Coordinate overtime rotation and assign overtime as needed. Manage the school supply closet. Confirm accuracy of all timesheets for both regular time and overtime and sign off. Maintain and complete weekly, and monthly checklist for facilities to include, but is not limited to, doors, lights, generator, elevator and security alarm. Submit a work order for any discrepancies. Submit both a verbal and written report of vandalism to the principal. In absence of the principal, report vandalism to Marlborough Police Department and District Education Center. Check school when called by Police, or security company to do so on off-hours and submit a written report of same to principal. Designate alternate to be contacted in absence. Complete minor repair work to be done by custodians, which do not require services of a licensed person. Manage and coordinate building use. Complete and manage work orders for all issues in and around the building, this includes, but it’s not limited to, plumbing, electrical, doors, windows, telephones, public announcement system and IT issues. Manage snow/ice removal operations for clearing of sidewalks and doorways. Report other repairs and emergency repairs through work order system. Inform principal of any issues that may disrupt normal building operations. Perform all other general duties as indicated by directives of the principal, Director of Finance and Operations, Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee, and policies of the Marlborough School Committee.

Requirements

Must be able and willing to perform duties and to direct others in performing similar duties.
Must be able to supervise and instruct custodial personnel.
Physically fit to perform manual labor.
Have the ability to read, write and understand the English language.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must be neat in appearance and maintain good moral character.
Basic computer skills, email and Microsoft Suite.
Must be a constructive contributing member of a team.