Classified Head Custodian-Northside

Head Custodian

Keeps school campus and classrooms in clean and orderly condition and tends furnace, air conditioner, and boiler to provide heat, cool air, and hot water by performing the following duties.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supervises custodial staff and schedules work.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, and vacuums, classrooms, hallways, stairs and office space.
• Maintains building by performing maintenance activities.
• Replaces air conditioner filters.
• Orders and stores supplies.
• Operates school boilers and heating and cooling equipment.
• Notifies management concerning need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment.
• Mows lawn, trims shrubbery, and keeps grounds clean.
• Neat, well groomed, appropriately dressed appearance.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Directly supervises staff employees in the custodial area. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include input in hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High School Diploma or GED; one to two years job-related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before employees.

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Ability to use basic hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, power saws and drills. Should also possess a basic working knowledge of electrical fixtures and appliances, mechanical equipment, and motorized garden and yard tools.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to walk and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift or move moderate to heavy weight.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to CPSB policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

School Principal