Senior Custodian - Wood Hill Middle/High Plain Elementary

Town of Andover•Andover, MA

About The Position

Under the direction of the Building Principal and the Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Administration, the Senior Custodian performs supervisory and semi-skilled cleaning and housekeeping work for public school buildings, along with related duties. The role supervises and assists in evaluating junior custodians, maintains building cleanliness and safety, supports minor maintenance and repairs, and helps manage supplies, inventory, and budgets. The position also operates industrial equipment and makes selective environmental control adjustments to address problems within the school.

Requirements

Ability to direct others in performing their duties.
Knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques of the trade.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to perform arithmetic computations involving whole numbers and fractions.
Ability to regularly lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
Ability to learn basic operation of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems and perform minor maintenance on plant equipment.
Ability to distinguish color-coded materials.
Ability to communicate effectively and promptly by email and in writing.
Ability to read and write.
Minimum of two years' experience as a senior custodian supervising at least five junior custodians, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic computer skills needed to use Word, Excel, energy management, and absence reporting (AESOP) applications.

Responsibilities

Train, assign, and supervise subordinate personnel, recommend training, and assist in evaluating junior custodians.
Perform minor building and maintenance tasks; advise the Building Principal about maintenance and repair needs; and correct errors that may involve property damage.
Work with building principals to develop budgets, maintain inventory control, and requisition supplies as needed.
Maintain the cleanliness of building interiors and exteriors, remove trash and debris, and clear and sand required exits, parking areas, and walkways.
Follow preventive maintenance and energy-savings program guidelines established by the Plant and Facilities Department.
Set up, move, and remove special equipment, furniture, and appliances.
Create work orders using computer-based programs, including School Dude.
Ensure fair and equitable distribution of overtime assignments among staff.
Perform basic repairs and maintenance, including fixing broken items, furniture, and equipment; securing buildings for winter; installing or removing window coverings and storm or screen windows and doors; and replacing light bulbs.
Operate industrial equipment and building systems, including boilers, snow blowers, floor buffing machines, and air conditioning and ventilation systems.
Maintain established quality and quantity standards and keep work areas and equipment clean, orderly, operational, and safe.
Follow safety precautions and established department and Town policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Detect and report improper operations, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions.
Respond to emergency calls at night and on weekends and holidays as needed.
Make selective environmental control adjustments to help remedy problems within the school.
Perform other related duties as required.