Job Description
Job Title: Head CustodianReports To: Facilities Manager, Building PrincipalUnion Status: Support UnitWork Calendar: Full-Time, Year-Round July1-June 30 (261 Days)Job Summary: The Head Custodian will be responsible for maintaining optimal operating results for the buildings andgrounds of the school district. The Head Custodian will provide regular supervision and scheduling of two or morecustodians on multiple campuses. The Head Custodian will perform routine custodial duties and, in conjunction with thefacilities manager, oversee all aspects of the physical plant, including managing inventory and ordering, buildingmaintenance and cleaning, and building safety. The Head Custodian will assure that all local, state and federal regulationsare followed as prescribed by the facilities manager.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned supervisor(s).Standard Custodial Duties Hard and soft floor care including: vacuum, shampoo, sweep, dust mop, wash, strip, wax, and buff. Wash and clean windows, window coverings, walls, chalkboards, whiteboards, trash cans, water fountains, andsinks. Dust furniture, fixtures, woodwork. Install and maintain bulletin boards and displays, and repair boards, artwork, frames, and displays. Provide setup and breakdown of cafeteria, gymnasium, auditorium, or other spaces for special events. Empty trash & recycling receptacles and pick up litter in and around buildings. Unload materials from delivery trucks. Provide routine grass trimming and leaf raking near building entrances. Clean and stock bathrooms, change and clean shower curtains. Repair/replace ceiling tiles. Replace light bulbs and change clocks. Move furniture. Do routine maintenance of heating and ventilating vents and fixtures (i.e. filter changes, locks (i.e. oiling), andlockers. Open building at designated time; raise flag (first shift only). Remove snow from immediate walks and exits. Provide coverage for custodial absences as requested. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Reportsknown safety hazards in the school to the building principal and facilities manager. Available to support students and staff during evacuation drills and emergencies. Participate as a member of the school safety team as requested: Activate alarm during drills; help inspect thebuilding to ensure everyone has evacuated and alerts principal of such; perform school safety inspections as part ofa team; attend informational meetings.Additional Head Custodian Duties: Assist facilities manager in development and management of long-term maintenance and capital improvementplans. Update, and implement routine maintenance plans in conjunction with the supervisory union facilities manager. Monitor and document adherence to maintenance plans per established procedures. Conduct daily inspections of the facilities to identify issues and proactively correct problems. Create schedules and task assignments for the custodial staff in collaboration with the principal and facilitiesmanager, and supervise the quality of the work. Collaborate with the principal, facilities manager, and others to develop and implement school safety processes andcompliance, including administering training, running drills, and conducting safety audits. Partner with the principaland facilities manager to respond to emergencies. Respond to after hours facilities emergencies and notify facilities manager Work with the facilities manager to ensure buildings meet all government regulations and environmental, health,and safety standards Provide feedback to the facilities manager for the purpose of drafting reports and making recommendations asrequested by the school and supervisory union administration Assists the facility manager in updating and maintaining the departments working knowledge of any current andongoing information, certificates, registrations, licenses and other documents pertaining to all aspects of the facility. Collaborate with other facilities staff within OSSU to address issues around the supervisory union Serves as on-site contact for outside vendors and contractors Communicate with contractors and vendors to schedule routine maintenance and basic repairs Solicit price quotes from vendors for supplies and repair work and submit for purchase approval Manage inventory of custodial suppliesSupervision Received: Reports to and receives administrative supervision from the facilities manager and buildingprincipal.Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essentialduty satisfactorily, in addition to the following: Education and Experience. High school degree, or equivalent, plus 1 to 2 years of relevant experience preferred, or acombination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquire