Lead Custodian

Payson Unified DistrictPayson, AZ
Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Custodian performs all custodial duties to provide a safe environment for students and staff. In addition, the Lead Custodian supervises the work of other site custodians and supports all site custodial training.

Requirements

  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card within forty-five (45) days of employment.
  • At least three years of successful verified custodial experience.
  • Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying.
  • Extensive knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in cleaning and maintaining various types of building surfaces, items of furniture and equipment.
  • Written and oral English.
  • Maintain schedules for performing assigned tasks.
  • Understand written and oral instructions.
  • Knowledge in the use of a variety of cleaning materials and equipment.
  • Perform minor maintenance when necessary.
  • Requires vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.
  • Requires the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend.
  • Require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
  • Requires the ability to stand for long periods.
  • Requires the ability to walk long distances.
  • Perform work which involves the frequent lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects which may approximate 50 pounds and may occasionally weigh up to 100 pounds.
  • May be required to work with harsh and toxic substances.
  • May be required to work around foul odors.
  • Is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Complies with all HIPAA and FERPA related confidentiality requirements.
  • Develops positive relations with students, parents, school staff and the public.
  • Ensures the quality of custodial work performed by other custodians at the site, and reports directly to the District Lead Custodian.
  • Participates in the evaluation of site custodians.
  • Performs daily cleaning and minor repairs to campus facilities.
  • Cleans a variety of building surfaces and furniture.
  • Maintains campus grounds area(s) as designated on the attached map, under the direction of the District Lead custodian
  • Checks buildings for vandalism and corrects if possible prior to staff and student’s arrival on campus.
  • Checks restrooms for needed supplies and cleanliness.
  • Cleans up any problem areas developed during the day’s classes as determined by the principal.
  • Performs snow removal if necessary.
  • Empties and cleans waste receptacles as appropriate.
  • Sweeps sidewalks and picks up papers and debris.
  • Reports major damage and repair work to the District Lead custodian.
  • Sets up and takes down furniture when necessary.
  • Oversees ordering and use of cleaning agents, supplies, equipment, etc.
  • Performs minor repairs under direction of District Lead custodian and/or Facilities Director
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
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