Head Custodian - 1st Shift

Burlington School District • Burlington, VT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Head Custodian Burlington School District The Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning and working environment that supports student achievement and success. BSD administrators lead inclusive school communities with our vision: " Cultivating caring, creative, and courageous people." - Join the journey. The Mission of the Burlington School District is to graduate students who: Value different cultures; Engage with the community; Communicate effectively; Think creatively; Skillfully solve problems; and Achieve at their highest academic, intellectual and personal potential. The BHS/BTC Facilities Manager of Property Services, under the supervision of the Director of Property Services, provides management of technical trades and preventive maintenance information systems. The Assistant Director of Property Services is an integral part of the Property Services Management Team responsible for maintaining facilities for the District. Assistance in the coordination of all aspects of the physical plant upkeep maintenance is an essential facet. The Head Custodian is non-exempt/hourly position that will report to both the Building Principal/Administrator. This position is governed by the Agreement between the Burlington Board of School Commissioners and Property Services Employees of the Burlington School District. The Head Custodian at the Burlington School District works to provide a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for students and staff in which to teach, learn, and grow. Head Custodians ensure the proper and ongoing maintenance of the school building(s), grounds, school equipment, and custodial equipment. Supervises building custodians. This position will be located at Intregated Arts Academy at H.O. Wheeler .

Requirements

• Minimum Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum Required: Minimum Two to three years of relevant training and/or experience.
• Ability to maintain a valid State Driver's license.
• Ability to use brooms, brushes, mops, power-operated scrubbing machines, vacuum cleaners, buffers, shampooers, wet vacuums, liquid waxes & degreasers, dust absorbers, and other custodial supplies.
• Ability to read and write at an acceptable level.
• Ability to use and care for building service equipment and supplies according to written and oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate courteously, efficiently, and effectively with a variety of individuals, including students, faculty, administrators, parents, and representatives of outside organizations.
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities.
• Ability to meet deadlines and schedules.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Commercial cleaning experience preferred.
• Experience waxing and stripping floors, and using a scrubber, floor buffer, commercial vacuum, and other floor machines are also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee all custodial work, and maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.
• Receive occasional communications during off-hours regarding building issues that may arise.
• Assist in the selection, assignment, scheduling, and training of members of the building custodial staff.
• Provide input to the performance and evaluation of the building custodial staff.
• Maintain an inventory and track the distribution of equipment and supplies.
• Perform and ensure the performance of daily custodial tasks, including but not limited to Sw eep and/or dust mop classrooms, Clean corridors, Scrub and disinfect of toilets and floors, Clean all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains, Dust all school furniture and flat surfaces, and Clean grounds.
• Frequent washing of windows, inside and out.
• Change light bulbs, as needed.
• Keep all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation.
• Prompt and thorough removal of ice and snow.
• Care for heating, lighting, ventilating, and plumbing systems in the area of responsibility, including regular filter changes.
• An active member of a crew in performing custodial duties.
• Perform work requiring moderate to heavy labor, including but not limited to lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Promptly report all instances of vandalism to the Director of Property Services and Operations Manager - Custodial Services.
• Care for custodial equipment and promptly report all items which require repairs or servicing to the Operations Manager - Custodial Services, Director of Property services, or Senior Facilities Technician, as appropriate.

Benefits

• In addition to great health benefits and paid time off, this full-time position is an hourly position paid Bi-Weekly.
• Benefits eligible on start date. 30 days to enroll in coverage from start day.
• PAID TIME: Sick Time / Personal Time / Holidays / Vacation As per the Master Agreement.

What This Job Offers

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