Urgent Lead Janitor Needed

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: LEAD CUSTODIAN REPORTS TO: COORDINATOR OF OPERATIONS OVER-TIME STATUS: NON-EXEMPT PAY GRADE: 102

Job Summary

Performs custodial duties and provides limited supervision of custodians engaged in maintaining the school plant in a clean and orderly condition so that full educational use of it may be made at all times. May train the custodial staff in cleaning procedures, the use of equipment and oversee the implementation of safety regulations.

Essential Duties

Assist the cleaning function of all usable space in the school, to include classrooms, offices, laboratories, clinics, bathrooms, lockers and showers, dining areas, storage areas, mechanical rooms, halls and other common areas. Maintain entrances, sidewalks, playgrounds, hazards and potential hazards in parking lots and immediate perimeter around the school.

Check the maintenance and proper utilization of supplies and equipment. Ability to calculate time for payroll purposes when Head Custodian is absent.

Inspect work daily to ensure proper procedures are followed. Sweep, mop, scrub, buff, strip and refinish hard floors. Vacuum and shampoo carpet, wash walls, clean windows and glass, remove trash, and properly clean all areas of the school.

Inspect the plant facilities to ensure heat, air conditioners, plumbing and lighting are operating properly. Identify and report existing or potential maintenance and safety problems via work orders to be repaired.

Store school supplies and equipment, secure and maintain storage spaces in accordance with fire regulations.

Communicate with the Head Custodian daily to receive information and instructions on activities, setups and various functions and events that the custodial staff is to support.

Ability to effectively delegate work to all staff when Head Custodian is absent.

Perform other duties as required.

Job Specifications / Physical Requirements

Frequent interruptions, changing priorities, heavy duty lifting, extensive walking, and occasional work in inclement weather (rain, snow, sleet, hail). Work may require climbing, reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, and repetitive motions of hands, fingers, arms and legs. Work may require climbing stairs or metal grate flooring. Exposure to dust and dirt, bodily waste, unpleasant odors, cleaning chemicals, heights (occasionally in excess of 72”), potential electrical hazards, and use of heavy duty, high powered cleaning equipment. Knowledge of basic repair techniques in general maintenance is necessary to keep the facility safe and healthy for students and staff.

Work may require exerting 20-40 pounds of force occasionally, 15 pounds frequently, and a reasonable amount of force daily to move objects; stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions are required. Visual accuracy is required for determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work.

Education and Experience

Possession of a high school diploma or GED preferred. One year experience as a Lead Custodian or equivalent position or five years experience as a custodian, preferably in a school plant environment. Must have at least two (2) years experience stripping, waxing and buffing floors. Ability to supervise the work of others. Must be physically able to comply with drug and alcohol testing requirements as outlined by the Department of Transportation.

Equal Opportunity

Portsmouth Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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