Lead Custodian

Uinta County School District Number One•Denver, WY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Uinta County School District# 1 Lead Custodian supports the school by providing leadership and direction and has an essential role in planning for and maintaining the building, grounds, and physical plant, and supporting a learning environment that promotes the health, attitude, and pride of students working to support the success of students academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Two (2) years of experience in custodial work preferred
Knowledge of hand, power, and diagnostic tools and equipment
Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, codes, and guidelines pertaining to custodial operations
Knowledge of all safety precautions applicable to trade
Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices
Knowledge of the application, use, and proper storage of chemicals used in the performance of the job
Knowledge of hazardous waste disposal
Skilled active listener
Skilled at asking questions and understanding multiple points of view
Skilled communicator who can convey information clearly and effectively, orally and written
Ability to analyze ideas and use logic to determine their strengths and weaknesses
Ability to use reasoning to discover answers to problems
Ability to combine several pieces of information and draw conclusions
Ability to think of original, unusual, or creative ways to solve problems
Ability to be aware of others' reactions and understand the possible causes
Ability to solve problems by bringing others together to discuss differences
Regularly required to communicate with others.
Required to sit or stand and move around for extended periods of time.
Must be able to push, pull, lift, and carry over 75 pounds on occasion.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience in custodial work

Responsibilities

Providing direction, feedback, and guidance to custodial crews.
Assigning work to team members.
Inspecting completed work and providing support.
Providing training and guidance.
Providing input to the building administrator on performance and reliability.
Bookkeeping of the custodial budget, including ordering supplies, tracking purchases, and record keeping for future supply needs.
Ordering and maintaining all equipment.
Staying up-to-date on product pricing.
Serving as a liaison between building administrators, the Facilities and Maintenance Department, staff, and community.
Keeping buildings clean and orderly, including trash collection, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, disinfecting, scrubbing tables, and cleaning restrooms.
Maintenance and care for building plants.
Sweeping entries and sidewalks.
Changing the message on the marquee.
Keeping cleaning closets stocked and refilling cleaning solution bottles.
Assisting with traffic flow and placement of orange cones.
Daily maintenance of the cafeteria, including cleaning tables, sweeping and scrubbing floors, trash removal, and setup/takedown of tables and chairs.
Assisting Cafeteria staff as needed.
Performing seasonal deep cleaning during summers and holiday breaks.
Maintaining building safety and security, including checking doors and windows.
Maintaining working knowledge of all chemicals used, their proper storage, and handling.
Checking fire extinguishers for compliance.
Staying aware of safety concerns within the building or on the grounds.
Keeping a schedule of regular monthly preventative maintenance.
Informing the custodial team of emergency shut-off valves and emergency phone numbers.
Participating in crisis management meetings and emergency drills.
Keeping building staff updated on crisis management information.
Ensuring all PPE is up to date.
Performing snow and ice removal to keep building grounds safe.
Checking roof drains for ice build-up.