Head Custodian-MCDERMOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Little Rock School District•Little Rock, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Custodian is responsible for maintaining the facility and grounds of McDermott Elementary School in a condition of operating excellence to ensure full educational use at all times. This is a twelve (12) month contract position (240 days) with a benefit package. The precise placement on the salary scale will be determined based upon experience. This is a Non-Exempt FLSA position.

Requirements

Ability to effectively communicate oral and written instructions.
Ability to read and understand technical instructions as it pertains to household cleaning chemicals.
Must be a high school graduate.
Ability to work under varying physical conditions, able to stand for prolonged periods, squat, stoop, and work in confined spaces.
Knowledge of good housekeeping practices and standards.
Evidence of human relations skills and managerial skills.
Ability to plan and coordinate custodial work.
Ability to make minor repairs on household equipment and facilities.
Must be capable of attaining a low-pressure Boiler’s License, if necessary.
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, go up and down stairs, operate foot and hand controls, use a telephone and write.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to forty (40) or more pounds.
Requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, handling and working with educational materials and/or objects, and providing oral information.
Must have the ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period, and to be physically present and at assigned work, with only infrequent unexcused absences, during the contract year.

Nice To Haves

Such alternatives and additions to the above qualifications may be deemed appropriate by the Superintendent.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.
Additional technical skills, knowledge, and abilities may be recommended by immediate supervisor and approved by the Human Resources Director.

Responsibilities

Responsible for cleanliness and safety, as it relates to cleanliness, of assigned areas.
Responsible for performing yard work as assigned.
Works with other custodial staff in maintaining the school’s facilities and grounds.
Responsible for normal household cleaning chores to include, but not limited to, windows, floors, baseboards, carpet, tile, general office areas, academic areas, lavatories, gymnasiums, etc.
Maintains and clears downspouts, gutters and drains to keep them open and functioning.
Maintains and assists the cafeteria staff in maintaining a sanitary cafeteria.
Responsible for operating and maintaining school-level owned custodial equipment associated with cleaning duties.
Performs other duties that may be assigned by the Custodial Supervisor.