Lead Custodian

Custodial Maintenance Position

Position Summary: Cleaning and maintenance of the district's buildings and grounds. Organizes and schedules custodial staff, including seasonal maintenance staff and contracted cleaning staff.

Custodial Services

Responsible for cleaning building property in a timely and efficient manner, preparing the facility for academic and general use. Responsible for a designated area of the building to clean. Responsible for knowledge of all custodial chemicals and procedures, including ordering and maintaining an adequate inventory of these supplies. Responsible for day to day building operation, activities setups, and building security. Enters and processes work orders through the district's work order system in the areas of custodial operations and general maintenance for the facility and grounds. Performs mowing and trimming, litter control of grounds, and maintains grounds equipment. Removes ice and snow from sidewalks, including the application of ice melt and road sand using snowblowers and sanders; snow removal duties include overnight and extended shifts. In the event of unscheduled closures due to weather events and/or other circumstances, this position is considered "essential personnel" for reopening school buildings.

Lead Responsibilities

Instructs and oversees custodians on activities and cleaning areas, including scheduling of custodians and workloads, and makes quality control inspections of assigned areas. Communicates regularly with the building administration on building activities. Schedules and assigns work to the building custodial staff. Conducts building cleanliness checks and communicates employee performance issues to the Custodial Supervisor. Assists in writing employee performance evaluations. Responsible for the knowledge of all district and departmental policies and procedures, including the building asbestos survey, SDS material, the building hazard communication program, fire extinguishers, and AEDs.

General Maintenance

Performs basic repairs to equipment. Occasionally performs minor maintenance work using hand and power tools. Maintains and, with the Mechanical and Trades Specialist, makes minor repairs to custodial and grounds equipment. Working with appropriate district staff, is responsible for overseeing any winterizing and subsequent reopening of any site facilities where this is necessary.

Department Support

Substitutes for other district custodial employees when needed. Participates in general staff meetings. Participates in all mandatory training appropriate to the position as required by the district.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED. Minimum one year of experience in building maintenance or custodial/grounds work. Ability to operate a personal computer including the use of a database, spreadsheet, word processor, email and online resources. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety and procedure manuals.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with Google Docs. Experience working preventative maintenance system software. One year of experience supervising personnel. Experience writing routine reports and correspondence. State Issued Divers License or ability to obtain; must have and maintain insurability with the District's insurance carrier. Language Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with all customers. Ability to write and keep track of schedules and meet deadlines with severe time constraints. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to feel objects, controls, equipment, and to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climb ladders. The employee will frequently bend and twist at the neck and torso while performing job duties. The employee must frequently lift or move items weighing up to 50 lbs. And will occasionally lift or move items up to 100 lbs. The employee will occasionally work at a height of up to 50 ft. The employee will regularly work indoors and outdoors. The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate to loud.

Application Procedures

All applications for open Fargo Public Schools positions must be made via Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties. Job postings will be closed for applications at 5:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed in the posting. Fargo Public Schools does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual's race, color, religions, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other status protected by law.