Head Custodian - Roseta

Columbia•Columbia, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Custodian is a working supervisor who coordinates and supervises custodial and maintenance care for an assigned building. The position also assists with school programming needs for administrators, faculty, staff, and students. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with a 30-minute break. The position is non-exempt, hourly, and benefits-eligible after a 60-day waiting period; retirees are not eligible for benefits. The role supervises building custodians and assigns their duties, while performing custodial and building-support work as needed. It helps keep the building secure, clean, comfortable, and safe, and supports school functions and other events. The employee may need to work extra hours and be available outside regular hours for emergency cleanup or maintenance. The position requires the ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities. The work involves regular indoor duties and occasional outdoor work, with exposure to varied lighting and temperatures, dust and pollen, moisture, fumes and odors, cleaning chemicals, machinery, electrical hazards, and bodily fluids or pathogens. Noise is usually moderate but may occasionally be loud.

Requirements

Knowledge of carpet, tile, and concrete floor maintenance.
Knowledge of restroom, shower, and locker room maintenance.
Self-starter with good communication skills and the ability to motivate fellow workers.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions related to work assignments.
Ability to work with people from varied backgrounds and maintain cooperative, positive relationships.
General knowledge of cleaning and servicing custodial equipment.
Knowledge of the safe use of supplies and equipment.
Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, building cleaning and maintenance procedures.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, training manuals, and instructions; communicate directions verbally and in writing; prepare written reports; and speak one-on-one and in small groups.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to interpret and execute instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form.
Basic computer skills.
Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to present a positive image to staff, faculty, administrators, students, and the community.
Ability to bend, twist, squat, climb, and lift 50–60 pounds.
Ability to move about, hear and speak, and perform duties requiring stooping, lifting, digging, and pushing or raising objects.
Ability to exert 20–50 pounds of force regularly and recurrently, and 50–100 pounds occasionally.
Normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and speaking abilities.
Consistent and regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma.
Supervisory experience in the same or a related field.
Two years of custodial experience with Columbia Public Schools or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Supervise building custodians and assign duties.
Create a schedule for all building cleaning duties.
Ensure the security of the building.
Set up and take down tables, chairs, and other equipment for school functions and events.
Be available for extra hours to meet building requirements.
Monitor and operate heating and air conditioning systems.
Perform activities necessary to keep buildings open, comfortable, and safe.
Interact courteously with teachers, staff, students, and building users.
Identify and report building repair and maintenance needs.
Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.
Follow Board of Education policies and regulations, maintain required certification and competencies, and demonstrate district values.
Be available for emergency building or area cleanup or maintenance outside regular work hours.