JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title
Lead, Custodian
Evaluation Type
Aux Support
Department
Operations
Pay Grade
F2
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Date Revised
July 2024
Supervisor
Custodial Manager
BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for on-site leadership of campus custodial operations. Establish and follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures
- Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to understand and execute detailed written or oral instructions
- Ability to perform minor repairs
- Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies
Experience:
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.
Custodial Management:
- Assign work to campus custodians and oversee completion according to district standards. Train custodians as needed.
Cleaning:
- Implement and maintain established cleaning schedules including emptying waste and cleaning floors, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
- Keep school buildings and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas, neat and clean.
- Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.
- Maintain an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and order additional supplies as needed.
Maintenance and Repair:
- Make minor building repairs as needed and report needed major repairs to the supervisor.
- Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
- Assist in setting up facilities for regular and special events and move furniture or equipment within the building as directed by the principal.
Safety:
- Assume responsibility for opening and closing buildings each school day. Check daily to ensure all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy. Ensure procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities are followed.
- Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
- Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Monitor the work and issue work assignments to building custodians.
MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
- Tools/Equipment Used: Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, shampooer, lawn mower, edger, and weed eater; small hand tools; small power tools
- Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
- Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching, and overhead reaching
- Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis
- Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours
- Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress