Wellington Elementary School Lead Custodial Service Worker 1.0 FTE

Fayette County Public Schools•Lexington, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description. Perform supervisory and routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings, locker rooms and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE of Basic methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work and routine maintenance.
KNOWLEDGE of Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
KNOWLEDGE of Proper lifting techniques.
KNOWLEDGE of Principles of training and providing work direction.
KNOWLEDGE of Safety regulations.
Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings, locker rooms and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.
Use cleaning materials, equipment and methods according to predetermined standards.
Learn and apply knowledge of the schedules, procedures and use of equipment and supplies used in custodial work.
Learn appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
Maintain tools and equipment signed in clean working order and provide proper security.
ABILITY to Perform minor non-technical repairs.
ABILITY to Perform heavy physical labor.
ABILITY to Understand and follow oral and written directions.
ABILITY to Meet schedules and timelines.
ABILITY to Communicate effectively with others.
ABILITY to Inspect and assure the security of facilities during assigned shifts.
ABILITY to Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
ABILITY to Walk, bend, lift, push and stand for extended periods of time.
ABILITY to Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on custodial services equipment.
ABILITY to Train and provide work direction to others.
ABILITY to Assign and review the work of others.
ABILITY to Work cooperatively with others.
ABILITY to Work independently with little direction.
High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate.

Nice To Haves

Two years experience in custodial operations preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, oversee and participate in the custodial activities of an assigned school.
Train and provide work direction to assigned employees; assign and review the work of others.
Plans and implement appropriate response to emergency situations.
Perform routine custodial activities at assigned District school site; sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors and vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other assigned work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets; glue and perform carpet stretching and repairs as assigned.
Clean classrooms, restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeteria, offices and related facilities as assigned; sweep, mop and clean gymnasium floor as assigned; spot mop spills and remove gum and debris; monitor gym events to ensure orderly behavior and to protect the building from damage; clean tables, chairs and floors after lunch periods as assigned.
Clean and disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers and urinals, mirrors, tile and windows.
Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report and recommend need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority; maintain security of buildings; report suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus; report infractions of rules to supervisor.
Pack, unpack, load, receive and store books, supplies, materials and other items.
Wash windows and walls; clean chalkboards, trays and erasers and empty pencil sharpeners; assemble, move and arrange furniture, supplies and equipment in preparing classrooms and multi-purpose rooms for special events or meetings.
Clean venetian blinds, dust and polish furniture and woodwork and make minor, non-technical repairs as needed.
Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; turn alarm system off in the morning and on in the evenings as directed.
Order supplies according to established guidelines and procedures.
Pick up and rake paper, trash and debris around school grounds and in buildings; sweep and clean walkways and entrances; dispose of trash according to established procedures; wash out trash cans and follow established sanitation procedures and standards.
Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor stripper, cleaning, buffer and polisher, carpet shampooer, scrubbers, high-pressure sprayer, manual and power sweepers and power blower as assigned.
Shovel, plow and sand walks and steps as directed.
Respond to emergency cleanups such as spills; maintain records of observed maintenance, repair needs and safety issues.
Participate in major summer cleaning projects as assigned.
Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular attendance.