Lead Custodian

Portsmouth Public Schools•Portsmouth, VA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs custodial duties and provides limited supervision of custodians engaged in maintaining the school plant in a clean and orderly condition so that full educational use of it may be made at all times. May train the custodial staff in cleaning procedures, the use of equipment and oversee the implementation of safety regulations.

Requirements

One year experience as a Lead Custodian or equivalent position or five years experience as a custodian, preferably in a school plant environment.
Must have at least two (2) years experience stripping, waxing and buffing floors.
Ability to supervise the work of others.
Must be physically able to comply with drug and alcohol testing requirements as outlined by The Department of Transportation.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a high school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the cleaning function of all usable space in the school, to include classrooms, offices, laboratories, clinics, bathrooms, lockers and showers, dining areas, storage areas, mechanical rooms, halls and other common areas.
Maintain entrances, sidewalks, playgrounds, hazards and potential hazards in parking lots and immediate perimeter around the school.
Check the maintenance and proper utilization of supplies and equipment.
Ability to calculate time for Payroll purposes when Head Custodian is absent.
Inspect work daily to ensure proper procedures are followed.
Sweep, mop, scrub, buff, strip and refinish hard floors.
Vacuum and shampoo carpet, wash walls, clean windows and glass, trash removal, properly clean all areas of the school.
Inspect the plant facilities to ensure heat, air conditioners, plumbing and lighting is operating properly.
Identify and report existing or potential maintenance and safety problems via work orders to be repaired.
Store school supplies and equipment, secure and maintain storage spaces in accordance with fire regulations.
Communicate with the Head Custodian daily to receive information and instructions on activities, setups and various functions and events that the custodial is to support.
Ability to effectively delegate work to all staff when Head Custodian is absent
Perform other duties as required