Head Custodian

Head Custodian

Ensures an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff and visitors. Oversees and supports assigned custodians in the performance of their assignments.

Directly supervises the work of the Assistant Custodian, Substitute Custodians, Summer Help Custodian, and Summer Help Youth Workers as needed.

• Support and maintain the District's core principles in the areas of professionalism, culture, and customer service. Demonstrate courage, compassion, patience, and a passion for clean facilities in daily activities.
• Meet the challenges of maintaining a clean and safe facility for staff and students.
• Be an appropriate role model for students in every possible way.
• Collaborate and engage effectively with colleagues and supervisors to ensure preventive measures are being met.

(Incumbent performs a majority of the following duties)

• Inspect work performed to ensure that it meets specifications and established standards.
• Instruct staff in work policies and procedures, and the use and maintenance of equipment.
• Check equipment to ensure that it is in working order.
• Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities in order to determine the type of work required.
• Inventory stock to ensure that supplies and equipment are available in adequate amounts.
• Issue supplies and equipment to workers.
• Recommend changes that could improve service and increase operational efficiency.
• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.
• Gather and empty trash.
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
• Clean and polish furniture fixtures.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, walls, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and or/ squeegees.
• Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to manufacturer specifications.
• Extract carpets as needed. Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
• Observe bulb outages. Change light bulbs as needed.
• Open and/or close buildings to ensure the building is secure.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, and snow shovels, and spread snow melting chemicals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the U.S
• Valid Driver's License or State Identification Card.

Verifications

• High school graduation or G.E.D. Certificate required.
• Minimum of two years of professional cleaning experience in a public service institution.
• Must pass Federal and Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation background checks in accordance with District Policy and Procedure.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Knowledge & Experience

• Thorough knowledge of cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, floor buffers and cleaning compounds.
• Familiarity with handling inventory of cleaning supplies to ensure availability to custodial teams.
• Strong background in handling, mixing and using cleaning chemicals in a safe manner.
• In depth knowledge of standard cleaning procedures, housekeeping procedures and materials.
• Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards safety rules.
• Competent at conducting building inspections to determine signs of vandalism or needed repair work.
• Proven ability to work long hours standing, capability of climbing ladders and working at heights.
• Extensive experience in overseeing custodial teams and working in a team fostered environment.
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment that has continuous contact with the general public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate a computer and utilize applicable software.
• Ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do the job.
• Ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Ability to use mathematics to solve problems; specifically measurements of chemicals used.
• Ability to manage one's own time and the time of others.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with students, staff and public.
• Manual dexterity and stamina necessary for the effective performance of duties.

Physical Attributes/Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and is occasionally required to walk, stand, lift/carry, push/pull, balance, reach/handle objects, and perform repetitive motions. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

• This position has potential for exposure to temperature extremes, risks and/or hazards, noises or vibrations, irate parents or disruptive students. Occasionally required to work outside of regular scheduled hours or for weekend activities. Work subject to frequent interruptions or distractions. The Dayton Public School District provides equal educational and employment opportunities for all people without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, color, age, disability, religion, national origin, creed, sexual orientation, or affiliation with a union or professional organization