Head Custodian

Head Custodian

The School Custodian in Charge oversees the custodial team and ensures that all school facilities, including classrooms, hallways, restrooms, and common areas, are properly cleaned and maintained. The position requires strong leadership skills to supervise and train staff, manage schedules, and address any maintenance or cleaning issues promptly. In addition, the custodian in charge is responsible for ordering cleaning supplies, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The role often involves occasional repairs, setting up for events, and responding to emergencies, such as spills or broken equipment.

Job Goal:

To maintain a clean, safe, and functional school environment by supervising custodial staff, overseeing cleaning and maintenance tasks, ensuring the proper upkeep of school facilities, and fostering a positive, productive atmosphere conducive to learning.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
2. Prior commercial/institutional custodial experience.
3. Valid PA Driver's License.

Essential Functions:

1. Direct the activities of the Day/Evening Custodians and Custodians In-Charge.
2. Responds to requests made by faculty, office staff and building principals.
3. Receives, inspects and delivers school supplies as needed.
4. Provides input to the Custodial and Grounds Supervisor and Building Principals regarding the safety, cleanliness and security/operation of district buildings.
5. Assists with the coordination, set-up and coverage of events and building rentals.
6. Responds to emergencies and overtime as required and other duties as assigned.

Cleaning Responsibilities:

1. Clean Halls, Restrooms and Drinking Fountains twice daily or as needed.
2. Cleans Main Entrances daily or as needed.
3. Cleans Auditorium and Cafeteria daily or as needed.
4. Maintains all parking lots, grounds, sidewalks and playgrounds daily.

Minor Maintenance:

1. Replace batteries as needed.
2. Replace lamps and ballasts as needed.
3. Replace ceiling tile as needed.
4. Fundamental knowledge of building operation and controls, such as the fire and security systems, boilers, unit vents and utility shut offs.

Marginal Functions:

1. Exhibit good communication and organizational skills.
2. Works well independently and as part of a team.
3. Can understand and follow both written and oral instructions in English.
4. Will attend District sponsored training and in-services as requested.

Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands:

• Exposure to inside and outside environmental conditions, such as heat and cold.
• Exposure to hazards including a variety of physical conditions such as closeness to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working in high and/or confined spaces and using chemicals.
• All manner of hand tools and other District grounds and custodial equipment to include scrubbers, vacuums, snow blowers, ladders and lifts.
• Must be able to stand three hours at one time.
• Must be able to walk one hour at one time and four total hours.
• Must frequently be able to bend. stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, balance and reach above shoulders.
• Must be able to lift and carry materials in excess of 50 pounds.
• Must use both hands for repetitive actions such as simple grasping, firm grasping, pushing/pulling, fine manipulation, writing or printing, and twisting/turning.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

The Susquehanna Township School District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.