Head Custodian (Elementary Center)

Upper Moreland Township School District; Hatboro (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Moreland Township School District seeks a Head Custodian to manage daily custodial operations across the facilities, ensuring security and cleanliness, and coordinating with staff and the Custodial & Warehouse Supervisor.

The role is full-time, 8 hours per day, 12 months, with starting hourly rate of $25.38. Candidates should have a high school diploma, at least two years custodial experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in varying weather.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years of custodial and/or light maintenance experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (oral and written).
• Ability to ambulate a ladder to roof level.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions (hot/cold).
• Ability to report to work in inclement weather.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and crawl for 8 hours per day.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Ability to push/pull up to 25 pounds regularly.
• Must perform basic computer tasks (email, web, keyboarding).
• Must pass federal/state background checks and comply with school policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily custodial assignments to ensure areas are maintained and secure.
• Reviews principal assignment requests and ensures timely completion.
• Monitors building usage logs and ensures access for activities.
• Ensures areas are cleaned and secured at end of activities.
• Maintains daily safety and security; reports needs to appropriate supervisor.
• Inventories and maintains custodial supplies.
• Assists in moving furniture and equipment as needed.
• Responds to emergency needs including snow removal and cleanup.
• Performs duties as assigned by Facilities leadership.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Two years custodial/maintenance experience

Job description

Upper Moreland Township School District Job Description

Position: Head Custodian

Department: Facilities

Reports to: Custodial & Warehouse Supervisor (1st Level) / Facilities Director (2nd Level)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly) Service Employees International Union Local 32 BJ District 1201

Schedule: Full Time, 8 hours/day, 12 Months

Starting Hourly Rate: $25.38

Mission Statement

The Upper Moreland Township School District is an educational institution working in partnership with the community to provide all students with educational opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, behaviors, and habits of mind necessary for excellence and success as critical thinkers, as caring and confident individuals, and as contributing members of society. The District reflects the shared values of a diverse community of stakeholders and focuses on student success socially, emotionally, physically, and academically. Students of the Upper Moreland Township School District will be provided with the foundation and skills necessary to excel in the exciting, complex, and interdependent world in which they live.

Summary

Coordinates daily the custodial responsibilities and needs of the building including principal and staff requests while maintaining assigned cleaning and security responsibilities. This position is classified as emergency personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include The Following

• Oversees daily custodial assignments to ensure that all areas are properly maintained and secure.
• Reviews principal assignment requests and ensures that assignments are completed.
• Reviews building usage log and ensures that all areas are accessible and open for usage.
• Ensures that areas are properly cleaned and secure at the end of activities.
• Ensures daily safety and security of the building. Reports to the maintenance department and building principal any maintenance needs and security concerns.
• Inventories and maintains department supplies.
• Coordinates and assists in the movement of furniture and supplies as needed.
• Cleans and maintains designated area inside and outside the assigned building. This includes but is not limited to routine snow removal, cleaning, proper trash recycling, and disposal.
• Responds to emergency needs, including, but not limited to, snow and ice removal, emergency clean up when necessary.
• Classified as emergency personnel and must report for designated duties in the event of inclement weather conditions; time and duties assigned by the Director of Facilities and/or Custodial & Warehouse Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum of two years of prior custodial and/or light maintenance experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills both oral and written.
• Ability to ambulate a ladder to roof level
• Ability to work in extreme (hot and cold) weather conditions
• Ability to report to work in inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and crawl for a period of 8 hours per day
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis
• Ability to work with cleaning chemicals
• Ability to push/pull up to 25 pounds on a regular basis
• Ability to model effective cleaning and building operations to other team members
• Ability to perform basic computer skills to include email, web, and keyboarding
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements.
• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the Director of Human Resources of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

Upper Moreland Township School District shall not discriminate in their educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Information relative to special accommodation, grievance procedure, and the designated responsible official for compliance with Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 may be obtained by contacting the school district.