Head Custodian

Custodian

Responsibilities: Assigns and participates in sweeping, dusting, waxing, mopping, and scrubbing; washing windows, walls, floors, furniture, and other equipment in and around school buildings and grounds; consults with Principal and Director of Facilities on special needs Inspects school buildings to ensure that they are adequately cleaned and maintained Trains, instructs, and evaluates subordinate worker in proper methods and procedures of custodial work Evaluates and assists in the selection of new cleaning products, equipment, and materials Ensures that ample cleaning supplies are available; orders supplies as needed Maintains inventory, general custodial reports and ledgers, and time records Perform minor emergency service or cleaning services as necessary Schedules custodians for non-school hours when building use has been authorized Performs minor electrical service and preventive HVAC maintenance, to include changing filters, lighting pilot lights, and draining pipes Locks and unlocks school buildings and assists with security of school building; changes, repairs, or replaces all school combination locks Activates safety alarm for fire drill exercises Raises and lowers flags Does painting as required Performs other duties as assigned Reports to: Building Principal and Director of Facilities

Requirements and Qualifications: Graduation from high school or GED or equivalent Operating Boiler License Two years of experience in a custodial position preferred, or any equivalent combination of acceptable experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills: Thorough knowledge of cleaning materials, equipment, and procedures. Ability to lead and direct the work of subordinate employees. Ability to perform the tasks of all subordinate employees. Ability to prepare and maintain necessary records. Ability to comply with established safety rules and regulations. Ability to operate equipment such as a vacuum, shampooer, buffer, push, lawn, mower, weed-eater, riding mower, or tractor, snow blower, small snow plow. Ability to stand for long periods of time, lift heavy objects weighing up to 100 pounds, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, walk, and see. Satisfactory physical condition so as to be able to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength Education or practical experience in school or plant maintenance, or the skilled trades Criminal history background check Proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status Compensation Per Hoboken School Employees Association (HSEA) contract