Evening Lead Custodian: Drive Clean, Safe Schools

Sylvania; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Southern Schools is seeking a Lead Custodian to provide leadership in cleaning and maintenance of the facility, ensuring a safe, clean and habitable environment for students and staff.

You will supervise custodians, coordinate setup and cleanup with school officials, inspect areas for hazards, assist with equipment operation and emergency repairs, and respond to after-hours needs, reporting concerns to the Head Custodian.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand basic operating instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and training for custodians. Give work direction to assist custodians or volunteers.
• Work with responsible officials with planning for and carrying out special setup or cleanup requirements.
• Assist head custodian with completion of cleaning schedule for the assigned areas within frequency requirements provided.
• Assist in cleaning areas as needed. Lift and move furniture, cartons, boxes and buckets weighing in excess of 50 pounds, with or without accommodation. Assist in loading and unloading of delivery vehicles. Perform minor repairs and PM functions.
• Possess a basic understanding of the chemicals and processes used in the cleaning schedule.
• Maintain a positive attitude with all staff and students, super-ordinates, subordinates and peers.
• Routinely inspect scheduled areas of the building for possible safety hazards and report to the head custodian. Guard against fire, theft and illegal entry.
• Observe cleaning and maintenance needs or requirements for the areas assigned and report these to head custodian.
• After hours or on non-school days the lead person is to inspect the safe, efficient and proper operation of all equipment and systems. This includes securing windows and entryways.
• Lead person is responsible for visually inspecting their assigned shift areas to ensure cleanliness, and monitoring the custodian’s work performance.
• Able to handle emergencies and emergency repairs.
• Report all concerns regarding the work performance, lateness, etc. of the custodians to the head custodian.
• Assume responsibility for other duties as assigned.
• Nurture a positive relationship with super-ordinates, subordinates, and peers.
• Demonstrate respect for super-ordinates, subordinates, and peers.
• Support corporation decisions and direction relative to matters of policy and administrative directives. Work as a team player.
• Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner.
• Address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.

Job description

Hamilton Southern Schools is seeking a Lead Custodian to provide leadership in cleaning and maintenance of the facility, ensuring a safe, clean and habitable environment for students and staff.

You will supervise custodians, coordinate setup and cleanup with school officials, inspect areas for hazards, assist with equipment operation and emergency repairs, and respond to after-hours needs, reporting concerns to the Head Custodian.