Lead Custodian - Agnor Elementary School

Albemarle County Public Schools•Charlottesville, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead Custodian Agnor Elementary School Full-time ACPS employees enjoy competitive pay and benefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellness program, discounts on gym memberships, and more! Be sure to check out our website to learn more about our Division and our Schools . This position performs routine work in cleaning/sanitizing an assigned area of a school building by followingprescribed cleaning frequencies. Under limited supervision, this position is also responsible for floormaintenance, furniture relocation, and maintaining the immediate perimeter of the school building. Shiftwork may be required. General Definition of Work: This position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the maintenance and cleaning of buildings to ensure a safe, clean, and functional learning environment. Manages a team of custodians, assigning tasks, and ensuring that work is completed efficiently and to APPA Level 2 cleanliness standards. Performs routine and maintenance cleaning, ensures compliance with safety regulations, manages inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, and conducts regular inspections to identify and address cleaning deficiencies. Effectively communicates with other departments and building occupants to address needs and concerns. This position is designated as “Essential Personnel”, which requires that employees report to their job site during emergency situations, such as snow, inclement weather, or other emergency situations.

Requirements

Must be able to follow oral and written directions, work independently, and be able to work in a team setting.
Must have general knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment to include the use of heavy commercial cleaning equipment such as high-powered buffers and scrubbers.
Considerable knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety regulations related to equipment operation, hazardous materials, and other work-related precautions.
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school, with two years of custodial or janitorial experience and a minimum of one year supervisory or team lead experience, ACPS Custodial Certification may substitute for supervisory experience
Satisfactory health condition in order to meet the physical requirements of the job.
Negative drug screening and negative tuberculin test required.
Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia, depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

Opens and/or secures buildings
Inspects building(s) for safety and cleanliness, referring deficiencies to the appropriate personnel.
Conducts monthly safety reviews and submits reports to Assistant Director for Custodial Services
Checks building for heating and cooling adequacy and refers deficiencies to Building Services
Interacts with and counsels custodians on minor conflicts, including cleanliness deficiencies; refers serious infractions to their Custodial Zone Manager or the Assistant Director for Custodial Services
Approves and submits time records
Schedules custodial coverage for weekend events
Coordinates work, schedules and relevant information with evening custodial staff and custodial department leadership
Maintains a working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook email software and manage daily email monitoring and correspondence
Accepts and puts away supply deliveries, checks packing slips for accuracy and reports discrepancies to the Assistant Director for Custodial Services
Evaluates practices, procedures, and facilities to assess safety concerns, monitor safety compliance and work to enforce a culture of safety
Investigates complaints and provides follow-up with appropriate personnel
Follows ACPS Building Services guidelines for ordering custodial supplies
Assists Building Manager with annual performance evaluations
Performs routine cleaning tasks by using prescribed chemicals and machines. The functions include trash and recycling removal and disposal, sweeping, dust mopping, high and low dusting, wet mopping, vacuuming, and spotting carpet, restroom sanitation, cleaning glass, mirrors and fixtures, restocking soap dispensers and paper supplies, sanitizing drinking fountains, cleaning walls, vents, chalkboards, and baseboards and other assigned cleaning tasks
Performs the proper cleaning, care and storage of equipment and supplies
Responds to a variety of requests from building occupants which includes but is not limited to: setting up for meetings and class functions, moving furniture, unloading and storing deliveries
Assists in training and onboarding new custodial staff
Reviews, submits, and monitors work order requests for assigned site and regularly meets with administrators to review work orders
Responds to accidents or potential safety hazards such as spills, restroom problems, and student illnesses
Performs minor maintenance tasks
Refinishes or restores resilient floor tile as required by mechanical stripping, sealing, finishing, buffing/burnishing, scrubbing and recoating
Maintains carpet by machine extraction, spotting and bonnet cleaning
Maintains building perimeter by performing sweeping walks, mowing grass, weeding flower beds, trimming shrubbery, and shoveling snow
Monitors Floating Custodians’ performance and provides feedback to Custodial Zone Manager and Assistant Director for Custodial Services
This position is designated as Essential Personnel, which requires that the employees report to their job site during emergencies, such as snow, inclement weather, or other emergencies. May be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergencies, including weather and other building emergencies
Performs other duties as required