Head Custodian

Rsu10; Mexico (ME); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Rsu10 is seeking a Head Custodian to oversee custodial and basic maintenance work in a district facility.

Reports to the Assistant to Maintenance/Transportation Supervisor and Building Principal, and supervises custodians within a school building. Duties include ensuring health, safety, cleanliness, and security, scheduling cleaning, and coordinating with maintenance staff.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or its equivalent is required.
• Experience in custodial work and maintenance is desirable.
• Evidence of working background in plumbing, electrical and structural repair is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervises custodian in assigned building.
• Insures the health, safety, cleanliness, and security of the building.
• Advises the Assistant to the Maintenance/Transportation Supervisor of problems in a timely fashion.
• Assigns and directs the work of the custodians in the building.
• Inspects and secures all buildings on weekends and holidays as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Schedules summer cleaning and assigns the crews.
• Coordinates cleaning and maintenance schedules with the Assistant to the Maintenance/Transportation Supervisor and maintenance specialist.
• Inspects the boiler room daily.

Skills

Cleaning knowledge

Supervision

Recordkeeping

Oral and written instructions

Safety standards

Lifting 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB TITLE: HEAD CUSTODIAN

REPORTS TO: Assistant to Maintenance/Transportation Supervisor and Building Principal

SUPERVISES: Custodians

NATURE OF WORK

This is a highly responsible position performing custodial and repair work on the District facilities and equipment in accordance with established procedures and routines.

Employee of this class is responsible for supervising the custodian in an individual school building as well as for the cleaning and maintenance work in and outside a public building. Work involves the performance of these tasks under little or no supervision. Work is reviewed through methods used and results achieved.

EXAMPLES OF WORK (Illustrative Only)

• Supervises custodian in assigned building.
• Insures the health, safety, cleanliness, and security of the building.
• Advises the Assistant to the Maintenance/Transportation Supervisor of problems in a timely fashion.
• Assigns and directs the work of the custodians in the building.
• Inspects and secures all buildings on weekends and holidays as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Schedules summer cleaning and assign the crews.
• Coordinates cleaning and maintenance schedules with the Assistant to the Maintenance/Transportation Supervisor and maintenance specialist.
• Inspects the boiler room daily.
• Cleans and maintains boiler room on a regular basis.
• Inspects the oil level on a weekly basis and reports readings to Assistant to the Maintenance/Transportation supervisor.

EXAMPLES OF WORK CONTINUED

• Inventories all equipment and custodial supplies at school(s) assigned annually.
• Maintains records as required.
• Performs all the duties of a custodian.
• Performs other work as assigned by the Supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS OF WORK

• Knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment.
• Knowledge light carpentry, plumbing and electrical repair work.
• Knowledge of modern personnel practices and methods of supervision.
• Knowledge of safety standards including storage and disposal of cleaning supplies, chemical and other hazardous material.
• Ability to maintain records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, other employees, elected officials, students and general public.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Ability to meet and deal courteously with the public, staff, students and elected officials.
• Maintains a neat and clean appearance through proper attire and grooming.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Graduation from high school or its equivalent required. Experience in custodial work and maintenance work desirable. Evidence of working background in plumbing, electrical and structural repair and maintenance work. Evidence of successful work experience in progressively more responsible positions. Possession of a current Class B motor vehicle license with a CDL endorsement desirable.