Posting dates: 6/01/12 through 6/07/12 or until filled
Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Valentine Hills Elementary
Job Summary:
As lead custodian, the incumbent is responsible for the maintenance of building and grounds during the day to ensure a safe and comfortable surrounding for both students and staff.
Essential job functions include the following:
- Do general cleaning functions such as vacuum, scrub, wax, buff and sweep floors which may include mixing various cleaning and maintenance chemicals.
- Perform minor maintenance to keep schools and classroom operational such as repair plumbing, heating, ventilation, and electrical equipment not requiring an outside contractor.
- Secures building and tests and resets fire alarms.
- Sets up equipment for sporting events, concerts and other meetings or special events.
- Checks boilers, gauges and pumps to ensure proper orientation, adds oil to pumps or turns off pumps as necessary. Refers operational problems to Supervisor of maintenance.
- Opens or closes building as necessary.
- Inspects building, grounds and equipment for safety.
- Coordinates and assigns tasks to custodial staff.
- Distributes supplies for kitchen, office teachers and departments.
Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:
- Perform minor repairs to chairs, desks, chair glides and other school equipment, furniture, etc...
- Conducts minor ground maintenance including mowing, landscaping, snow removal, painting, raking or similar tasks.
- Supervises student workers in performance of general cleaning tasks.
- Sets up equipment for sporting events, concerts and other meetings or special events.
- Is on call for emergencies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- 1st Class C license or higher required.
- Ability to provide leadership and work direction to building custodians
- Ability to get along with district employees, and be courteous and helpful with students and general public.
- Knowledge of requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
- Knowledge of modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning and preserving floors, black boards, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.
- Knowledge of cleaning equipment, tools, materials and supplies used in custodial work.
- Ability to learn custodial procedures, methods and schedules.
- Ability to maintain classrooms, offices and other school facilities in a clean, safe and secure condition.
- Ability to use common cleaning equipment and supplies safely and efficiently.
- Ability to move and arrange furniture and equipment for meetings and special events.
- Ability to observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair.
- Ability to perform minor maintenance and repair on furniture, equipment and facilities.
- Ability to confer with site administrators and supervisor regarding custodial needs, schedules and concerns.
- Knowledge of principles of administration, training, and supervision.
- Ability to assign and review the work of others.
- Ability to train, supervise, and evaluate personnel.
Physical Requirements:
Standing and walking 90% of the time. 50% of the time, involves: twisting, bending, stooping, squatting and climbing stairs. 25% of the time involves: crouching, pulling, pushing, climbing ladders, twisting while lifting, sweeping, extended reaches of 20 pounds overhead and lifting 50-100 pounds with mechanical assistance.
Compensation:
$17.84 per hour during 6 month probation
$21.07 per hour after 6 month probation