Head Custodian 2nd Shift (South Quadrant)

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

GRPS MISSION : Our mission is to ensure that all scholars are educated self-directed and productive members of society.

HEAD CUSTODIAN

Department: Facilities and Operations

Bargaining Unit: Union of Grand Rapids Education Support Professional (UGRESP)

Wage: According to the collective bargaining agreement

Direct Supervisor: Operations Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY

This position is a member of the Operations Department and reports directly to the appropriate Operations Supervisor and reports directly to the Building Administrator for the day-to-day building instructions. The position is responsible for the mechanical grounds and custodial operation of the building. This position will be assigned and travel to District buildings as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties knowledge and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include but are not limited to the following:

• Contribute to the Team Effort as outlined through the district strategic plan the district mission statement and Operations department mission statements.
• Cooperate and communicate with the building administrator and his/her staff and with the Operations team to properly maintain the physical plant and site in a sanitary safe and functional condition.
• Perform daily custodial and grounds tasks according to an approved work schedule and perform periodic custodial and seasonal grounds tasks as required.
• Properly operate and store perform scheduled maintenance on and perform minor repairs to various types of building mechanical equipment including but not limited to fan units the boiler and boiler chemicals fire control equipment security alarm system etc.
• Properly operate and store perform scheduled maintenance and perform minor repairs to various types of custodial and grounds equipment including but not limited to vacuum cleaners hand scrubbers carpet extractors snow blowers leaf blowers lawn movers etc.
• Create implement and maintain accurate and up-to-date work schedules for the position and for other staff as required.
• Train and direct the Operations staff in the building in their work tasks and inspect and document their performance as required.
• Provide documentation to supervisor/administration as required.
• Maintain continuity and positive communication between shifts.
• Maintain accurate records including but not limited to employee hours and accumulated leave time equipment operation shift logs etc.
• Requisition custodial supplies equipment and necessary maintenance repairs.
• Schedule December holiday spring and summer cleaning.
• Maintain minimal time away from the job by adhering to the established attendance program.
• Travel to and from District buildings as assigned.
• Interact with co-workers supervisors and other customers in cooperative positive and supportive ways.
• Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Special Qualification:

• Must be able to obtain Pool Certification if the building you are assigned to work at has a pool. Must obtain the pool certification within 1 year of employment.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with scholars parents the public and other District employees in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cleaning methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and in an environment of constantly changing priorities and work assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to participate as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse environment.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands work environment factors and mental functions described below 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand walk sit use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms climb or balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl talk hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Must be able to work outside for extended periods (up to the entire eight hours shift) in all weather conditions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is performed indoors although there will be required outdoor activities.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to compare analyze communicate both orally and in writing copy coordinate instruct compute synthesize evaluate use interpersonal skills compile and negotiate.

Non-Discrimination

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race sex sexual orientation gender gender identity and expression height weight color religion national origin age marital status pregnancy disability veteran or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at ( or