Lead Custodian

Uinta County School District Number One•Denver, WY

7d•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.

Responsibilities

Providing direction, feedback, and guidance that will enable crews to perform their job requirements.
Assigning work to various team members.
Inspecting completed work and providing support when needed.
Providing training and guidance as necessary.
Providing input to the building administrator on overall performance and reliability.
Bookkeeping of the custodial budget, including ordering supplies, tracking purchased products, and record keeping for supply projection.
Ordering and maintaining all equipment.
Staying up-to-date on product pricing to ensure the district is making the best use of its dollars.
Serving as a key liaison between building administrators, the Facilities and Maintenance Department, staff, and community.
Keeping buildings clean and orderly, including picking up trash, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, disinfecting, scrubbing tables, cleaning restrooms, and maintenance of building plants.
Sweeping entries and sidewalks.
Changing the message on the marquee.
Keeping cleaning closets stocked and cleaning solution bottles refilled.
Assisting with traffic flow and ensuring orange cones are appropriately placed.
Daily maintenance of the cafeteria, including cleaning tables, sweeping and scrubbing floors, removal of trash, 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 are closed and locked.
Maintaining working knowledge of all chemicals used, their proper storage, and handling.
Checking all fire extinguishers for compliance.
Staying acutely aware of any safety concerns within the building or on the grounds.
Keeping a schedule of regular monthly preventative maintenance.
Keeping the custodial team aware of all emergency shut-off valves and emergency phone numbers.
Participating in crisis management meetings and emergency drills.
Keeping building staff appraised of crisis management updates.
Keeping all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) up to date.
Performing all snow and ice removal to keep building grounds safe.
Checking all roof drains for ice build-up.