Head Custodian

Hamilton Southeastern Schools•FISHERS, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides leadership and assistance in the cleanliness and maintenance of the physical facility, ensuring a safe, clean, and habitable environment. The Lead Custodian will offer guidance and training to other custodians, assist with cleaning schedules, and perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance. This role requires a basic understanding of cleaning chemicals and processes, the ability to lift over 50 pounds, and a commitment to maintaining a positive attitude and professional demeanor.

Requirements

Ability to read and understand basic operating instructions.
Demonstrate aptitude for successful completion of tasks assigned.
Possess a basic understanding of the chemicals and processes used in the cleaning schedule.
Maintain a positive attitude with all staff and students, super-ordinates, subordinates and peers.
Demonstrate respect for super-ordinates, subordinates, and peers.
Work as a team player.
Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner.
Address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.

Nice To Haves

Leadership and training experience.
Experience with cleaning schedules and requirements.
Ability to perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and training for custodians.
Give work direction to assist custodians or volunteers.
Work with responsible officials with planning for and carrying out special setup or cleanup requirements.
Assist in cleaning areas as needed.
Lift and move furniture, cartons, boxes and buckets weighing in excess of 50 pounds, with or without accommodation.
Assist in loading and unloading of delivery vehicles.
Perform minor repairs and PM functions.
Routinely inspect scheduled areas of the building for possible safety hazards and report to the head custodian.
Guard against fire, theft and illegal entry.
Observe cleaning and maintenance needs or requirements for the areas assigned and report these to head custodian.
After hours or on non-school days, inspect the safe, efficient and proper operation of all equipment and systems, including securing windows and entryways.
Visually inspect assigned shift areas to ensure cleanliness, and monitor custodian’s work performance.
Handle emergencies and emergency repairs.
Report all concerns regarding the work performance, lateness, etc. of the custodians to the head custodian.
Assume responsibility for other duties as assigned.