Head Custodian

West Ada School District•EAGLE, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises and performs routine custodial work in secondary level school facilities; performs related work as required. The primary function of an employee in this class is to supervise, plan, and perform routine custodial, maintenance, cleaning, and grounds keeping tasks in secondary level school buildings and grounds. Additionally, an employee in this class may be assigned to other maintenance duties in District facilities. The Head Custodian supervises the Night Supervisor and Custodian level employees. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Custodial Area Supervisor; the Head Custodian also takes direction and suggestions from the building principal and teachers to maintain a team approach. The Head Custodian/Secondary position is differentiated from the Head Custodian/Elementary position primarily by the added complexity of the position: the size of the facility; the additional specialized classrooms such as science laboratories, art and music rooms, gymnasiums, etc.; the number of employees supervised; additional public use of the facility; and the age and size of the student population. The primary duties of this class are performed in a public-school building environment and include use of electrically powered cleaning equipment and cleaning substances that may involve related hazards and outdoor work in inclement weather conditions.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English at the 8th grade level with or without reasonable accommodations.
Must be able to complete basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division at the 8th grade level with or without reasonable accommodations.
High school diploma or GED equivalency preferred
Two (2) years school custodial experience preferred
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions, telephones, and safety warnings
Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions, discern dirt or marks on surfaces and move in unfamiliar buildings
Sufficient dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate cleaning and groundskeeping devices including power equipment, hand equipment, and do adjustments
Sufficient strength to lift objects up to 70 pounds, maneuver power cleaning equipment, carry objects up to 70 pounds, stand for up to four hours, and move between workstations and job tasks on a shift
Sufficient body flexibility and balance to perform cleaning and maintenance operations which require repeated bending and stooping motions, including climbing and working on ladders
Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, stamina, and balance, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work in areas with only artificial light, to work within a tightly enclosed area such as closets and small offices, to work while exposed to unpleasant odors and with allergenic substances such as cleaning solutions and dust, and to work in a custodial environment
Sufficient attention to concentrate on tasks and to return to and complete tasks when distracted

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalency
Two (2) years school custodial experience

Responsibilities

Schedules and monitors building cleaning and maintenance tasks, exercises on-site supervision and evaluation, and provides direction to custodial staff members
Provides thorough training of each cleaning duty to custodial staff
Resolves personnel and performance issues
Performs and participates in documentation and reporting in a timely manor
Prepares work orders for repairs
Prepares employee work schedules
Sweeps and mops floors, including restrooms, classrooms, hallways, offices, multi-purpose rooms, gymnasiums, cafeterias and food preparation areas, science and computer labs, art rooms, music classrooms, meeting rooms, and related rooms
Vacuums carpeted floors
Strips and waxes floors and shampoos carpets on maintenance schedule
Dusts and wipes off surfaces, including chalkboards and whiteboards
Cleans and sanitizes restroom areas, including toilets, sinks, mirrors, privacy dividers, walls and floors
Maintains supply levels in restrooms, including toilet paper, paper towels, and soap
Washes walls, windows and surface areas
Empties and cleans trash containers, including transporting bagged waste to outside trash receptacles
Cleans light fixtures and replaces bulbs
Dusts and cleans air vents
Cleans and polishes mirrors, wood, and other special reflective and decorative surfaces
Cleans spills, spot cleans carpets, and removes graffiti as needed
Cleans and maintains custodial equipment
Maintains sufficient inventory of cleaning supplies
Assists in moving and setting up furniture and equipment
Unloads supplies, paper stocks, books, and inventory items
Maintains and regulates HVAC systems through regular changing of air filters inside the buildings, reports issues
Maintains grounds, including sidewalks, parking lots, common areas, and planting areas, by picking up litter and trash, mowing grass, weeding planting areas, and irrigating
Performs snow removal duties, including sanding and salting walkways
Locks and unlocks buildings and checks panic bolts to maintain security and prevent vandalism
Performs minor maintenance including, but not limited to, changing light bulbs, minor plumbing and electrical repairs, and classroom repairs
Sets up and breaks down after special events
Performs other related duties as required
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with District policies, procedures, and safety practices
On call after regular work hours to respond to emergency situations