Head Custodian 1st Shift (6am - 2:30pm) - Jerome HS

Head Custodian 1st Shift (6am - 2:30pm) - Jerome HS

To maintain the physical school plant and grounds in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of them may be made at all times.

• A high school diploma or training and experience that are considered equivalent.

• Five years experience in custodial and maintenance field.

• A proficiency in general repair, painting, cleaning, and operating of cleaning equipment.

• A working knowledge of heating, air conditioning, and ventilating systems.

• A neat appearance.

• Three years of successful supervisory experience.

• An ability to communicate in a courteous manner.

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

• Schedules and trains members of his custodial staff.

• Conducts an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep, and repair.

• Plans and oversees all maintenance and repair work, maintaining a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.

• Maintains on a regular schedule all motors and other mechanical equipment requiring scheduled servicing.

• Complies with all Federal, state and local laws and regulations for the maintenance, repair and operation of equipment and machines [OSHA].

• Conducts periodic inspections and tests of all electrical installations in the school to ensure their safe condition.

• Monitors the time records of all custodial employees in the school and certifies them for salary payments.

• Maintains an inventory and recommends purchase of suitable supplies, tools and equipment.

• Evaluates the performance of the custodial staff on a regular basis.

• Strives constantly to promote the safety, health, and comfort of the students and employees.

• Establishes schedules for routine inspection and maintenance of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, including at least one building check every twelve hours during the heating season.

• Establishes schedules for routine safety inspections of play ground equipment, bleachers, steps, halls and all parts of the building and grounds.

• Keeps principal and maintenance supervisor informed of maintenance concerns.

• Checks routinely for events scheduled in building, and assigns appropriate personnel.

• When applicable, assists custodians in cleaning building.

• Complies with all Federal, state and local laws and regulations for the storage, use and disposal of trash, rubbish, waste and hazardous material [OSHA].

• Ensures the safety of students.

• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relationships.

• Remains free of any alcohol or nonprescription controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout employment in the district.

• Exhibits professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment.

• Serves as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, and intelligent human beings.

• Understands the legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in, and practice of, ethical principles and democratic values.

• Maintains confidentiality and respect for confidential information at all times.

• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Terms of employment: 261 days (251 work days and 10 paid holidays); 8 hours per day, excluding lunch; number of days of vacation, holidays and salary as determined by Negotiated Agreement. Work year to be established by the Board.

Salary: $24.08/HR. - $28.50/HR.