Anticipated Head Custodian-MS & HS SY26/27 (1st shift)

Head Custodian - High School & Middle School

Reports to: Director of Buildings and Grounds and/or Principal

Work Activity Classification: Heavy Employment Status: Full-time (M-F 6:30-3:00 pm) FLSA Status: Non-exempt

BACKGROUND CHECK AND FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY EXAM REQUIRED

Qualifications:

• Eighteen years of age or older
• Ability to read basic operating and work schedule instructions and write reports
• Demonstrate aptitude for successful completion of tasks assigned
• At least two years' experience as a custodian
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate

General Description: To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place in which to learn, play and develop.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Work schedule begins with the removal of the alarm, unlocking selected doors, checking heating equipment and checking classrooms. Other areas should be checked for proper temperatures, lighting, and cleaning of ice and snow from walks.
• In buildings where water and sewage equipment is used, it will be the joint responsibility of the head custodian and maintenance department to properly operate each system and equipment.
• Be responsible for the daily maintenance of buildings, athletic facilities and repairs which are necessary for good, clean, healthful and safe operations.
• Be responsible for the building principal and other school personnel's daily needs.
• Be responsible for all heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment, including operation and maintenance, as needed. Report repairs or malfunctions immediately to the maintenance department.
• Be responsible for the maintenance and operation of electrical equipment, lights, switches, filters and basic equipment.
• Be responsible for the maintenance of kitchen equipment, storage rooms and assist with food supplies.
• Be responsible for reporting conditions of areas assigned to other cleaning personnel to the supervisor of buildings and assigning work schedules when school is not in session.
• Must be flexible to allow for any emergency which may arise during the work day. Although flexibility is allowed, the schedule is of little value unless it is followed.
• Be responsible for closing and locking the building.
• Head custodians shall not loan keys or have keys reproduced for any door of any building without prior approval of the Director of Buildings and Grounds. Any violation of this shall be deemed a breach of contract and shall result in immediate dismissal.
• The responsibilities of the head custodian are most important to the operation of the school plant and the educational program.
• The enthusiasm that is shown in carrying out these responsibilities will show great rewards.
• Must answer to alarm and emergency calls when they occur.
• Keep an inventory of equipment which is used in the building that is owned by the board of education.
• Be involved in building inspections by the Health Department, fire departments or other governmental agencies and make recommended repairs or cleaning needs.
• Do building checks, as per building check procedures, on scheduled days.
• Schedule custodians to cover after-hour building use.
• Complete Preventative Maintenance on schedules each month.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a role model for students and staff as to how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
• Help instill in students and staff the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.
• Perform other related head custodian's duties as assigned by the principal and/or director of buildings and grounds and as permitted by the negotiated agreement.

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue.
• Occasional interaction among unruly children.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be established by the board.