Head Custodian

Boone County Schools; Arkansas; On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

8 paid holidays

Vacation days

Job summary

Boone County Schools seeks a Head Custodian for a 260-day contract to maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment for students and staff. Hours are 6:30am-3:00pm, with healthcare and retirement benefits and 8 paid holidays.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least three years of custodial experience, and the ability to lift heavy objects and follow written directions. Works under the Principal’s supervision with regular duties throughout the school year.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• At least three years of custodial experience.
• Ability to read and follow written directions.
• Physical ability to perform heavy physical labor.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing at least 50 pounds numerous times per day.
• Exhibits personal habits in keeping with assigned responsibilities.
• Demonstrates ability to relate and work well with people.
• Shows aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Be familiar with and follow written guidelines, policies, procedures and directions from supervisor related to job responsibilities.
• Keep building and premises neat and clean at all times, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas.
• Regulate heat, ventilation, and A/C systems to provide appropriate temperatures and economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
• Shovel, plow, and maintain walks, driveways, and parking areas as appropriate.
• Check daily that all exits are open and panic hardware works during occupancy.
• Raise the United States flag at/before 8:00 a.m. and lower it at assigned time.
• Sweep, mop, wet-mop, vacuum floors, dust furniture and clean fixtures on schedule.
• Clean corridors after school and as needed during the day.
• Disinfect toilet floors daily and clean fixtures and drinking fountains daily or as needed.
• Remove waste and trash from the building.
• Wash all windows on both sides at least twice per year.
• Perform yard keeping to maintain a safe environment.
• Clean chalkboards at least weekly.
• Keep floors clean and preserved.
• Report damage to school property immediately to the Principal.
• Remain on campus during school hours and as required by the Principal.
• Open and close the building daily including lights, heat, windows, doors.
• Move furniture or equipment as directed by the Principal or designee.
• Comply with local laws for storage and disposal of trash.
• Make minor repairs to chairs, desks, and locks.
• Perform daily cleaning of kitchen including waste removal.
• Shelve deliveries in appropriate storage areas.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Periodically inspect the building and campus for safety and cleanliness.
• Assist with orientation of new custodial staff.
• Assist the principal in scheduling, organizing, and supervising custodial services.
• Assist the principal in preparing work schedules and assignments.
• Perform other duties consistent with the position as requested by supervisor.

Skills

High school diploma

Custodial experience

Read and follow directions

Heavy physical labor

Lift 50 pounds multiple times daily

Personal habits

People skills

Aptitude/competence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

HOURS: 6:30am-3:00pm NOTES: 260 Day contract / Benefits include healthcare and retirement / Earn between $15.18-$22.87(based on years of experience) / 8 paid holidays / Vacation days(based on years in district)

TITLE: Head Custodian

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Has a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
2. Has at least three years of custodial experience
3. Has the ability to read and follow written directions
4. Has the physical ability to perform heavy physical labor
5. Has the ability to lift and move objects weighing at least 50 pounds numerous times per day
6. Exhibits personal habits in keeping with the assigned responsibilities
7. Has demonstrated ability to relate and work well with people
8. Demonstrates aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place in which to learn, play, develop, and eat; to provide staff with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place to teach, eat and provide services and to provide leadership in the accomplishment of these responsibilities.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Be familiar with and follow written guidelines, policies, procedures and directions from supervisor related to job responsibilities
2. Keep building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times
3. Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical usage of fuel, water and electricity
4. Shovel, plow, and maintain walks, driveways, and parking areas, as appropriate
5. Check daily to ensure that all exits are open and all panic hardware is working properly during the hours of building occupancy
6. Raise the United States flag at or before 8:00 a.m. on each school day and lower it at assigned time
7. Sweep, mop, wet-cash, and vacuum floors, and dust furniture and clean and polish fixtures and glass on schedule in assigned areas
8. Clean corridors after school each day and during the day when conditions require it
9. Scrub, hose down, and disinfect toilet floors daily, and clean all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily and during the day when conditions require it
10. Remove waste and trash from building
11. Wash all windows on both sides at least twice each year
12. Perform such yard keeping as necessary to maintain safe and attractive environment
13. Clean all chalkboards at least once a week
14. Keep all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation
15. Report immediately to the Principal any damage to school property
16. Remain on the school premises during school work hours, and during non-school hours when attendance is required by the Principal
17. Assume responsibility for the opening and closing of the building each day including lights, heat, windows and doors
18. Move furniture or equipment within the building as required for various activities as directed by the Principal or designee
19. Comply with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish and waste
20. Make minor repairs such as chairs, desks, and locks
21. Perform daily cleaning of kitchen including waste and trash removal
22. Shelve all deliveries in appropriate storage--dry, refrigerated or frozen
23. Maintain sufficient inventory of supplies and equipment
24. Conduct periodic inspections of the building and campus to ensure their clean and safe condition
25. Assist with orientation of new custodial staff
26. Assist the principal in scheduling, organizing, and supervising custodial services
27. Assist the principal in preparing work schedules, assignments and coordination of dates
28. Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Hourly (Grade 20)
• 8 per day
• 40 per wk.
• 260 days
• 12 months
• Board approved 10-8-92 Revised