Head Custodian

Job Title

Superior work habits and ethics- self-motivated

Ability to work well with students, faculty and staff

Ability to work independently

Ability to perform duties as outlined

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Sweeps, mops, waxes, and polishes floor finishes using manual or electrically powered equipment
2. Dusts and polishes desks, chairs, shelves, equipment, brass ceiling and gymnasium lights, louvers, & other building furniture
3. Cleans lavatories and restrooms using required detergents and sanitary materials
4. Cleans chalkboards, erasers, equipment, trophy cases, and other fixtures
5. Empty waste containers
6. Unlocks and locks building, close windows and turn off lights, lock and secure window and sets alarm
7. Washes all glass
8. Moves and stores furniture, supplies, and equipment
9. Reports to work, at a time designated by supervisor, and removes snow from steps, walks, and drives
10. Reports items that require major repair to supervisor
11. Sets up and cleans stages, bleachers, seating, and other equipment for events
12. Cleans wrestling mats with proper disinfectants
13. Check boilers
14. Paint and repair as needed
15. Walk grounds around building and pick up trash/litter and objects that pose a safety hazard
16. Regularly conduct safety check of all restrooms and other areas in the building to ensure that graffiti is identified and reported to the supervisor
17. Any and all other duties assigned by a Supervisor regardless of whether or not such duties are included in this job description

Additional Responsibilities of Head/Assistant Head Custodian

1. Ordering and storing supplies
2. In-service training of new employees (custodians)
3. Coordinate work schedule of the custodians, including work at activities
4. Check boiler operation daily and on weekends
5. Supervise other custodians, including assisting on staff evaluations and checking the cleanliness and security of building
6. Complete weekly building and grounds walkthrough and submit a report
7. Any and all other duties assigned by a Supervisor regardless of whether or not such duties are included in the Custodian or Head/Assistant Head Custodian job descriptions

Essential Physical Requirements

1. Lifting, pulling, pushing and moving items (some in excess of 100 pounds) on an occasional basis