Head Custodian

Spartanburg7•Spartanburg, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This person will be working during the day in this capacity during regular school days and all Teacher/professional development work days. The Head Custodian's job goal is to assist in providing a clean, safe, and healthy environment conducive to learning. This is a 260-day, bi-weekly position.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Several years of experience in housekeeping.
Must be able to follow instructions, both written and oral.
Must be available for after hour emergencies.
Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information.
Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with students, teachers and other staff using technical and/or professional languages.
Must be able to use practical applications of fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion.
Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies of the assigned school and Spartanburg School District Seven as they pertain to the performance of duties of the Head Custodian.
Knowledgeable in the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
Knowledge of the characteristics of the age group assigned.
Knowledge of proper English usage, vocabulary, punctuation and spelling; has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations.
Knowledge of and ability to use modern office practices and equipment, including computers.
Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships and work effectively with adults and children.
Ability to supervise, guide and support students with patience and kindness.
Ability to reinforce skills taught by the teacher.
Ability to follow lesson plans provided by the teacher.
Ability to motivate students to participate in educational activities and to want to learn.
Ability to perform job tasks professionally in an environment where discrimination and other public issues are constant concerns.
Ability to comprehend, interpret and apply regulations, procedures and related information.
Ability to type accurately at a rate sufficient for the successful performance of assigned duties.
Ability to read and interpret various materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job.
Ability to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision.
Ability to use independent judgment in performing routine tasks.
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
Ability to help fellow employees as necessary.
Ability to maintain effective relationships with co-workers, personnel of other departments, parents, students and members of the public through contact and cooperation.
Ability to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.
Ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.
Is skilled in applying a responsible attention to detail as necessary in preparing records, reports and correspondence.
Can read and interpret various materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job.
Knows how to perform duties in a courteous manner and with the utmost integrity in the best interest of the public.
Knows how to maintain effective relationships with students, teachers, co-workers, personnel of other departments and members of the public through contact and cooperation.
Has knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the position.
Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities.
Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility.
Maintains high quality communication and interaction with internal and external entities with whom the position interacts.
Performs described essential functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively to produce quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations.
Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work.
Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards and prescribed procedures.
Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.
Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness.
Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.
Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities.
Strives to anticipate work to be accomplished and initiates proper and acceptable action for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.
Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility.
Identifies issues or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives.
Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to issues or situations.
Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors.
Seeks expert or experienced advice where appropriate and researches issues, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.
Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same.
Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with established policies or procedures, etc.
Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation intra- and inter-departmentally.
Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and co-workers for mutual benefit.
Contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees.
Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships inter- and intra-departmentally, and with external entities with whom the position interacts.
Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints to establish and maintain good will.
Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image.
Plans and organizes daily work routine.
Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology.
Avoids duplication of effort.
Estimates expected time of completion of work elements and establishes a personal schedule accordingly.
Attends required meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time.
Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.
Adheres to all established safety and housekeeping standards.
Ensures such standards are not violated.

Nice To Haves

Must be familar with all the emergency fire alarms in the building.
Must have the ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
Knowledge of the characteristics of the age group assigned.
Knowledge of proper English usage, vocabulary, punctuation and spelling; has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations.
Knowledge of and ability to use modern office practices and equipment, including computers.
Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships and work effectively with adults and children.
Ability to supervise, guide and support students with patience and kindness.
Ability to reinforce skills taught by the teacher.
Ability to follow lesson plans provided by the teacher.
Ability to motivate students to participate in educational activities and to want to learn.
Ability to perform job tasks professionally in an environment where discrimination and other public issues are constant concerns.
Ability to comprehend, interpret and apply regulations, procedures and related information.
Ability to type accurately at a rate sufficient for the successful performance of assigned duties.
Ability to read and interpret various materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job.
Ability to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision.
Ability to use independent judgment in performing routine tasks.
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
Ability to help fellow employees as necessary.
Ability to maintain effective relationships with co-workers, personnel of other departments, parents, students and members of the public through contact and cooperation.
Ability to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.
Ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.
Is skilled in applying a responsible attention to detail as necessary in preparing records, reports and correspondence.
Can read and interpret various materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job.
Knows how to perform duties in a courteous manner and with the utmost integrity in the best interest of the public.
Knows how to maintain effective relationships with students, teachers, co-workers, personnel of other departments and members of the public through contact and cooperation.
Has knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the position.
Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities.
Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility.
Maintains high quality communication and interaction with internal and external entities with whom the position interacts.
Performs described essential functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively to produce quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations.
Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work.
Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards and prescribed procedures.
Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.
Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness.
Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.
Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities.
Strives to anticipate work to be accomplished and initiates proper and acceptable action for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.
Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility.
Identifies issues or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives.
Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to issues or situations.
Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors.
Seeks expert or experienced advice where appropriate and researches issues, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.
Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same.
Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with established policies or procedures, etc.
Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation intra- and inter-departmentally.
Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and co-workers for mutual benefit.
Contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees.
Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships inter- and intra-departmentally, and with external entities with whom the position interacts.
Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints to establish and maintain good will.
Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image.
Plans and organizes daily work routine.
Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology.
Avoids duplication of effort.
Estimates expected time of completion of work elements and establishes a personal schedule accordingly.
Attends required meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time.
Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.
Adheres to all established safety and housekeeping standards.
Ensures such standards are not violated.

Responsibilities

Opening the building each morning and securing the building at the end of each day as directed by Principal.
Inspecting the entire area for any problems that may have arisen overnight.
Inspecting the building each morning before students arrive for cleaning concerns: halls, cafeteria, gym, restrooms, and etc.
Inspecting the exterior for possible unauthorized entrance and/or vandalism.
Checking for heating and cooling problems and reporting if not operating properly.
Familiarity with all the emergency fire alarms in the building.
Checking all exit signs and lighting and changing bulbs when needed.
Making minor repairs as required.
Knowing where all fuse boxes, breakers boxes, and light switches are located so circuits can be cut off immediately in the event of an emergency.
Keeping all outside drain areas clean.
Assisting in setting up furniture for special events.
Picking up paper and other debris within assigned areas.
Keeping all grass and shrubbery neatly trimmed within assigned area.
Edging curbs and sidewalks, sweeping or blowing off sidewalks in assigned areas.
Removing grass and weeds from shrubbery neatly areas.
Spraying weed control to kill grass and weeds in parking areas and sidewalks.
Ordering supplies and assisting in receiving deliveries.
Dust mopping halls and cleaning entrance mats after students have arrived and thereafter a minimum of four times during the day.
Dust mopping the gym floor at least three times daily as applicable.
Keeping the boiler room clean.
Cleaning up after sick students as needed.
Taking care of emergencies and any other work as directed by the Principal.
Following instructions, both written and oral.
Being available for after-hour emergencies.
Performing other duties as assigned by Principal or Direct Custodial Supervisor.
Attending all mandatory training and meetings as required by the District Custodial Supervisor.
Working consistently with others in a cooperative and respectful manner.