Head Custodian

Louisville City School District•Louisville, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the cleanliness of assigned building and entrance grounds; cooperate in organizing and coordinating daily work schedules, remove snow and ice from entrance ways. Responsible for performing various minor maintenance tasks as necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Ability to work effectively with others
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
Effective, active listening skills
Organizational and problem solving skills
Knowledge of heating and cooling systems
Knowledge of appropriate safety procedures
Trained in the proper care and storage of chemicals
Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels
Knowledge of the care of materials, methods and practices essential to proper cleaning of a facility
Knowledge of the care and proper use of sweepers, vacuum machines, mops, brushes, wax machines, cleaning fluids and other cleaning materials and equipment
Ability to work independently
Complies with all Louisville Board of Education policies and procedures

Nice To Haves

Five years related experience preferred
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate
Knowledge of computers skills, emails, and spreadsheets

Responsibilities

Ensure safety of students
Check the heating and cooling systems
Request needed equipment, materials and supplies
Shovel and remove snow from entrance ways
Maintain a clean and safe boiler room
Sweep, vacuum, mop and wax floors
Empty and clean waste receptacles, trash pails and pencil sharpeners in assigned areas
Refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers and bathroom tissue in assigned areas in all school building restrooms
Remove cobwebs, clean windows and chalkboards in assigned areas
Check boiler room as assigned
Secure building as directed by supervisor
Clean and maintain custodial equipment and materials
Clean and sanitize restrooms
Conduct periodic inspections of the building
Complete paperwork and inventory as required by supervisor
Promote good safety practices and procedures
Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, parents and community
Attend meetings and in-services as required
Pass on specific oral and/or written instructions for assignments to other custodial employees
Perform minor repairs, including, but not limited to, glass replacement, electrical repairs, wood repairs, painting and metal repairs
Ensure the care, condition, appearance, repair or replacement of all physical equipment, building, facilities, and grounds
Perform seasonal duties such as grass mowing, raking, salting and snow removal, litter removal, sprinkling, landscaping, trimming, etc.
Maintain records and complete reports
Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
Promote good public relations
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and building occupants
Assist in ensuring building is secure and locked
Maintain accurate inventory of all custodial equipment, materials and supplies
Perform minor electrical, plumbing duties as required
Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Director or Director of Operations
Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as responsible citizens