Head Custodian

Lexington County School District One•Pleasant Hill, SC

About The Position

Under general supervision is responsible for the landscape of the institution's campus and maintaining the cleanliness of its facilities. Conducts a wide variety of grounds and facilities maintenance and general equipment repair duties. Supervises subordinate custodial and housekeeping staff.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent with a minimum of two years of experience in building and grounds maintenance; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Must have current government issued identification
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Lexington County School District One Board policies.
Must be able to access reliable transportation.
Personal computer experience required.
Strong knowledge of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, electronic file management, the internet, and reporting and presentation software.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.
Ability to apply knowledge and current research and theory.
Ability to organize and implement a flexible work schedule in order to meet reporting deadlines.
Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group.
Ability to submit all requested reports and documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with scheduled deadlines.
Some extended hours and multiple demands from several people are frequently required of the employee.
Computer literacy required.
Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the school district that pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
Knowledge of school policies, procedures, and operations.
Ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation, and utilization of equipment, materials, and supplies used in daily activities.
Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in exercising duties.
Ability to anticipate work to be completed and to complete work without the need for direct supervision.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student records and information.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, co-workers, teachers, students, and the general public.

Responsibilities

Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students.
Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively.
Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials.
Supervises the maintenance of the grounds and landscape of the campus.
Conducts an annual "walk around" facility safety audit.
On a monthly basis, inspects and corrects any deficiencies on the district facility checklist.
Oversees and/or conducts general building maintenance as necessary involving such duties as repairing lights, doors, commodes, sinks, ceiling tiles, security and fire systems, etc; cleans heating and air conditioning unit ducts as needed.
Completes district-wide asbestos awareness training and participates in distributing applicable information and conducting asbestos awareness training at the local work site.
Repairs equipment and furniture as assigned such as vending machines, ice machines, dish washers, etc; assembles furniture as requested; moves furniture as needed.
Reports major repair needs to immediate supervisor.
Knows all electrical, gas and water cut-off locations throughout all facilities and provides cut-off training for assistant custodians.
Maintains motors and other mechanical equipment requiring scheduled servicing.
Repairs and maintains custodial equipment such as scrubbers, buffers, vacuums, pressure washers, etc.
Ensures that effective energy practices occur and are monitored on a daily basis.
Cleans indoor areas involving such duties as sweeping, mopping and waxing floors, cleaning tables, vacuuming, cleaning carpet, etc.
Requisitions supplies and materials as needed to perform duties of the entire housekeeping staff.
Assumes responsibility for the opening and closing of buildings daily, as work schedule dictates.
Maintains parking lots involving such duties as removing debris, painting lines, etc.
Oversees and/or conducts the maintenance of all grounds equipment involving such duties as cleaning, sharpening and replacing blades, changing engine oil, spark plugs, air filters, belts, pulleys, tires, wheels, etc.
Supervises the work of assistant custodians and housekeepers providing guidance and training, coordinating work, scheduling and reviewing their work, and ensuring adherence to schedules.
Maintains files and records of equipment, inventory, reports, data sheets, inspections, work calendar, and auction equipment.
Maintains SDS (Safety Data Sheets) sheets on all products used on the local work site and provides annual training to the housekeeping staff.
Wears required safety goggles, gloves, non-slip shoes and other protective equipment as needed based on the nature of assigned tasks.
Assists cafeteria workers with heavy lifting, loading and unloading food items, supplies, and trash.
Assists in checking the water supply system daily to determine proper functioning.
Assumes responsibility for compliance with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, debris and waste.
Operates maintenance equipment such as tractor, mowers, weed eaters and edgers, buffers, power tools, etc.; utilizes various cleaning supplies, hand tools, and landscaping agents; operates general office equipment.
Participates in all professional meetings as required.
Effectively uses personal computing devices and software applications for the management of pertinent information and communication, as applicable.
Performs other related duties as required.