Custodian Assistant Lead MS - Coleman Middle School

Job Overview
The Custodian Assistant Lead MS will assist the Lead Custodian to oversee the supervision, plans, assignments and review of work by the custodial staff while performing moderate to heavy cleaning and custodial tasks. This incumbent will assist with the responsibilities for planning, scheduling, assigning, supervising and coordinating all cleaning and custodial activities at the assigned location.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative and Leadership

• Assist in planning, scheduling, assigning, coordinating, and supervising the work of a moderate-sized group of custodial employees engaged in various cleaning and custodial activities
• Coordinate, supervise and assist in set up furniture for school and facility rentals
• Assist in training custodial staff in proper work methods and procedures, proper use of equipment, materials and supplies, and on expected levels of performance
• Assign equipment, materials and supplies; order and maintain an inventory of cleaning materials and supplies
• Assist with keeping records and preparing reports of work accomplished and materials used
• Meet and confer with school personnel regarding custodian activities
• Assist the Lead Custodian with planning and conducting safety meetings ensuring all employees are informed and trained properly

Safety and Inspection

• Conduct daily inspections of the building and grounds for cleanliness and security purposes
• Lock and secure building; check and activate the fire alarm system
• Ensure that all safety and security precautions are followed, that equipment and materials are utilized properly, and that established work standards are maintained
• Report any damage, vandalism or unsafe condition to proper authorities
• Check expiration dates on fire extinguishers and report to appropriate personnel for maintenance

Operational

• Perform various custodial flooring task, sanitizing and dusting as well as common area cleaning alongside custodial staff
• Perform and supervise in the operation of custodial equipment such as mops, 2-speed and high speed buffers, wet/dry vacuum cleaners, shampoo machines, water and carpet extractors, carpet blowers, spotters and ride/walk behind automatic floor scrubber
• Utilize Kaivac restroom cleaning machine, chair dolly, computers, washer and dryer, pressure washer, two-way communication device, and other various janitorial equipment
• Maintain grounds around buildings, pick-up paper, cans, trash and debris; clean sidewalks, driveways and parking lots and play areas
• On a regular basis patrol, monitor and clean areas of the assigned school, building or facility while performing walk through using established procedures for locking, checking and safeguarding facility, including turning off lights
• Report any maintenance problems and/or unauthorized people in building
• Assist with minor repairs such as replace pencil sharpeners, adjusting desks, open students lockers, open/close valves, etc.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise one or more employees
• Report on employees’ work hours and performance; schedule and approve leave time
• Assist the Lead Custodian with coaching and counseling employees and resolving complaints
• Work with Lead Custodian to create disciplinary actions, if needed
• Partner with Lead Custodian to hold regular meetings keeping staff informed
• Work with the Lead Custodian to create and assign work area locations and daily assignments
• Assist with the training and guidance concerning processes and procedures as well as appropriate equipment usage