Lead Custodian - 2nd shift, 8 hours per day, 12 months per year

Isd 728•Elk River, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Custodian at Elk River High School helps maintain a neat, clean, safe, and attractive learning environment, following oral or written instructions from the Head Custodian, Manager of Operations – Custodial, or site Administrator. The role performs custodial work, general building and playground maintenance, and may operate, clean, and maintain specialized building equipment and systems. The position is responsible for cleaning and maintaining buildings ranging from 150,000 to 400,000 square feet and operating the Facility Management System (FMS). The Lead Custodian supervises, directs, and assigns work hours and duties to one to thirteen regular employees, as well as additional part-time, temporary, seasonal, or student employees assigned by management. The role encourages employees to improve their skills and performance. The position is 8 hours per day, 12 months per year, on the second shift. Employees must be willing and able to work outside their regular shift as needed, including assigned overtime, weekends, holidays, boiler checks, and Community Education programs. A Second Class C – Low Pressure Boiler's License, or the ability to obtain one within 110 days of appointment for current custodial collective bargaining agreement members or within 170 days for new hires not covered by that agreement, is required. Applicants should apply online. The posting encourages applicants to apply even if they do not meet every listed qualification and describes equity and workforce diversity as organizational values.

Requirements

High school degree, GED, or equivalent.
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license, with the class stipulated by the School District.
Possess and maintain valid certifications and licenses stipulated by the School District or applicable regulatory agencies for maintaining and operating building equipment or systems.
Be able to read, understand, and write instructions related to equipment and supplies and prepare required reports.
Be able to work indoors or outdoors in all weather conditions.
Be a self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision.
Be willing and able to work outside the regular shift as needed, including assigned overtime, weekends, holidays, boiler checks, and Community Education programs.
Regularly be able to lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
Be able to climb ladders or other climbing apparatus to a minimum height of 12 feet.
Have no allergies to chemicals.
Pass a physical examination, if required.
Be able to supervise custodians and give them work direction.
Obtain or hold a Second Class C – Low Pressure Boiler's License within 110 days after appointment for current members of the custodial collective bargaining agreement, or within 170 days after appointment for new hires not covered by that agreement.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Facility Management System (FMS).
One to three years of experience as a custodian.
First Class Boiler's License.
Willingness to obtain Special Class Licensure within 180 days of start.

Responsibilities

Perform custodial duties, including scrubbing, vacuuming, waxing, treating, polishing, dusting, sweeping, and washing surfaces, furniture, and equipment.
Perform general maintenance and repair of building equipment.
Perform general maintenance and repair of playground areas.
Report and eliminate observed hazards, correcting them as necessary.
Conserve fuel, electricity, water, and equipment by observing and correcting improper operation of equipment or systems.
Lock and unlock buildings according to the area schedule.
Collect and dispose of scrap paper, debris, and waste in properly identified containers.
Operate, clean, and maintain specialized equipment or systems as assigned, which may include boilers, cooling towers, geothermal or heat pump systems, irrigation systems, septic or sewer systems, swimming pools, water chillers, and wells.
Encourage employees to improve their skills and performance.
Operate the Facility Management System (FMS).
Clean and maintain buildings between 150,000 and 400,000 square feet.
Supervise and provide work direction to one to thirteen regular employees and assigned part-time, temporary, seasonal, or student employees.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.