Custodian - Night Foreman

Ashland Public Schools•Ashland, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Night Foreman supervises night custodial staff and is responsible for the cleanliness, sanitation, security, safety, and maintenance of the assigned school facilities, buildings, grounds, and equipment. The role also oversees supply and equipment inventories, facility rentals, and HVAC systems. The employee works under the general supervision of the Head Custodian and regularly supervises subordinate night custodians at the assigned facility. Duties include coordinating staff coverage for events, preparing rooms and facilities, cleaning and maintaining school spaces, securing buildings, removing snow and debris, monitoring HVAC systems, conserving energy, reporting repairs, and managing leave requests through district software. The employee may also be assigned other duties to meet the needs of the school district. This is a twelve-month position scheduled from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., with an hourly wage of $23.55 to $28.97.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One to three years of supervisory experience in cleaning and custodial work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with snow removal, including operation of snow-removal equipment.
Valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including standing or walking for most of the work period, occasional heavy lifting and carrying, reaching, and potentially working on ladders.

Responsibilities

Supervise night custodians at the assigned facility and coordinate employee coverage for events with the Head Custodian.
Oversee cleanliness, sanitation, security, safety, and maintenance of assigned facilities, buildings, grounds, and equipment.
Oversee supply and equipment inventories, facility rentals, and HVAC systems.
Set up tables, chairs, and trash receptacles; prepare rooms for meetings, graduations, elections, and other events in coordination with administrative staff.
Remove trash, sweep and mop spills and debris, and clean cafeterias after lunch, including floors, counters, sinks, walls, and windows.
Clean and monitor restrooms and follow Universal Precautions and sanitation procedures when cleaning bodily fluid spills.
Unclog plumbing and waste traps as needed.
Open and close buildings, secure them, lock doors and windows, set alarms, and turn off lights.
Remove snow, ice, leaves, dirt, and debris from walkways and stairs; operate snow-removal equipment as needed.
Submit supply requests and report maintenance repairs through SchoolDude or contact the immediate supervisor directly for emergencies.
Attend job training as required by state laws and regulations.
Change light bulbs, paint as assigned, stock and deliver paper supplies, and strip, seal, buff, and wax floors.
Raise and lower flags for half-mast notifications and assist departments with moving files and boxes.
Assist in regulating HVAC systems for appropriate seasonal temperatures and conserve electricity, water, and fuel.
Enter leave requests through Frontline software.
Perform other duties as directed to meet the needs of the school district.