Lead Custodian

Lead Custodian

The job of Lead Custodian was established for the purpose of maintaining attractive, sanitary and safe facilities for students, staff and public; providing equipment and furniture arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events; minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure; coordinating the building and grounds maintenance needs with central maintenance personnel; and overseeing and supporting assigned personnel in the performance of their job functions.

Skills, knowledge and abilities required to perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in industrial maintenance including electrical cleaning equipment, common tools, etc.; adhering to safety practices; performing basic math; reading a variety of manuals; writing documents following prescribed formats; understanding complex, multi-step written and oral instructions; methods of industrial cleaning; safety practices and procedures; health standards and hazards; principles of lead supervision and training; scheduling activities, meetings, and events; gathering, collating, and classifying data; problem solving with data and equipment; adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.

Major responsibilities and duties include: arranging equipment and furnishings; assembling furniture and equipment; assisting in snow removal; assisting in training assigned employees; cleaning assigned facilities; coordinating activities; inspecting school or district facilities; maintaining manual and electronic documents, files and records; maintaining supplies, equipment and vehicles; opening and/or securing facilities; overseeing assigned personnel; performing routine grounds keeping duties; performing routine preventative maintenance tasks; preparing written materials; procuring supplies and equipment; repairing fixtures and equipment; responding to immediate safety and/or operational concerns; reviewing the work of assigned employees; submitting budget requests; and transporting various items to schools or other sites.

Education: Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.

Physical: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 45% walking, and 45% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.