CLASSIFIED
EMPLOYEES
SHAWNEE MISSION PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE:
Head Custodian, Elementary
DIVISION
:
Business
Services
DEPARTMENT
: Operations & Maintenance
DAYS SCHEDULED
:
260
Days
SALARY SCHEDULE:
Custodial, Grade 8--$13.80
REPORTS TO
:
Custodial Supervisor/Principal
I.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Responsible for housekeeping, grounds maintenance, heating,
ventilation, air conditioning operations and supervision and
equipment control. Minor maintenance, service work
initiation and building operations are also the
responsibility of the Head Custodian. Demonstrate
effective communication skills in dealing with students,
staff, co-workers and persons visiting the facility.
Must be able to work any shift and/or days, due to the event
of inclement weather and/or emergency situations.
II.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Responsible for achieving district
housekeeping and grounds maintenance standards.
B. Prepares work assignments and
directs the efforts of assigned personnel in achieving these
standards.
C. Responsible for operation of
building heating plants and systems, as well as operator
maintenance inspection.
D. Conducts building operator
inspections and minor repairs, or initiates maintenance
service calls to the Operations & Maintenance
Department.
E. Answers to the building
principal/Custodial Supervisor for building
operations.
F. Is responsible for inventory
control of assigned equipment.
III.
TRAINING, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Three years experience in
custodial or related field. Must have high school
education or equivalent. Ability to train and lead
personnel.
B. Must be able operate and maintain
operations and maintenance equipment including, but not
limited to, lawn mowers, floor waxer, snow blowers, heating
& air conditioning systems, and any other equipment
designated by the Manager of Operations &
Maintenance.
C. Must be able to climb, stoop and
bend, and must be in good health and physical
condition. Must be able to access remote areas of
buildings, including unstable surfaces, and areas with
construction debris; may need to be able to climb ladders and
scaffolds, crawl through tunnels and other limited access
areas.
D
Must be able to lift and carry 50
pounds of equipment.
E. Should possess minimum maintenance
skills concerning plumbing and electrical systems.
F. Should possess ability to
safely mix and apply appropriate chemicals.