Lead Custodian
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Exemption Status/Test: NonexemptReports to: Maintenance DirectorDept./School: MaintenancePrimary Purpose:Responsible for on-site leadership of district custodial operations. Establish and follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.Qualifications:Special Knowledge/Skills:Ability to understand and execute detailed written or oral instructionsKnowledge of cleaning, maintenance, and safety proceduresAbility to perform minor repairsAbility to properly handle cleaning suppliesEffective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsExperience:3 years of leadership experience in a custodial or other related industryMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Custodial Management

Assign work to campus custodians and oversee completion according to district standards. Train custodians as needed.

Fill in for custodians as needed. There are custodial duties associated with this position.

Cleaning

Implement and maintain established cleaning schedules including emptying waste and cleaning floors, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.

Keep school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas, neat and clean.

Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.

Maintain an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and order additional supplies as needed.

Maintenance and Repair

Make minor building repairs as needed and report needed major repair to supervisor.

Assist in setting up facilities for regular and special events and move furniture or equipment within building as directed by principal.

Safety

Assume responsibility for opening and closing building each school day. Perform daily checks to help ensure exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy. Ensure procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities are followed.

Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.

Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.

Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Monitor the work and issue work assignments to building custodians.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Tools/Equipment Used: Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, shampooer, lawn mower, edger, and weed eater; small hand tools; small power toolsPosture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twistingMotion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching, and overhead reachingLifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basisEnvironment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hoursMental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress