LEAD CUSTODIAN

Portsmouth Public Schools; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Lead Custodian to ensure the cleanliness and safety of educational facilities. This role involves performing custodial duties, supervising staff, and maintaining equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience in custodial work, particularly in a school environment, and the ability to train and oversee a team. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will help create a safe and welcoming space for students and staff alike. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the community while working in a dynamic and fulfilling role.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Lead Custodian or five years as a custodian.
• Ability to supervise and train custodial staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of all school facilities and supervise custodial staff.
• Inspect work to ensure proper cleaning procedures are followed.

Skills

Supervision

Cleaning Procedures

Basic Repair Techniques

Safety Regulations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Job description

POSITION TITLE: LEAD CUSTODIAN REPORTS TO: COORDINATOR OF OPERATIONS
OVER-TIME STATUS: NON-EXEMPT PAY GRADE: 405

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs custodial duties and provides limited supervision of custodians engaged in maintaining the school plant in a clean and orderly condition so that full educational use of it may be made at all times. May train the custodial staff in cleaning procedures, the use of equipment and oversee the implementation of safety regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Assist the cleaning function of all usable space in the school, to include classrooms, offices, laboratories, clinics, bathrooms, lockers and showers, dining areas, storage areas, mechanical rooms, halls and other common areas. Maintain entrances, sidewalks, playgrounds, hazards and potential hazards in parking lots and immediate perimeter around the school.
2. Check the maintenance and proper utilization of supplies and equipment. Ability to calculate time for Payroll purposes when Head Custodian is absent.
3. Inspect work daily to ensure proper procedures are followed. Sweep, mop, scrub, buff, strip and refinish hard floors. Vacuum and shampoo carpet, wash walls, clean windows and glass, trash removal, properly clean all areas of the school.
4. Inspect the plant facilities to ensure heat, air conditioners, plumbing and lighting is operating properly. Identify and report existing or potential maintenance and safety problems via work orders to be repaired.
5. Store school supplies and equipment, secure and maintain storage spaces in accordance with fire regulations.
6. Communicate with the Head Custodian daily to receive information and instructions on activities, setups and various functions and events that the custodial is to support.
7. Ability to effectively delegate work to all staff when Head Custodian is absent.
8. Perform other duties as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

There are frequent interruptions, changing priorities, heavy duty lifting, extensive walking and occasional work in inclement weather (rain, snow, sleet, hail, etc). Work may require climbing, reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, and repetitive motions of hands, fingers, arms, and legs. Work may require climbing stairs/metal grate flooring. There is exposure to various amounts of dust and dirt, bodily waste (i.e. urine and feces), obnoxious odors, cleaning chemicals, heights (on occasion in excess of 72"), potential electrical hazards, and use of heavy duty, high powered cleaning equipment. Knowledge of basic repair techniques in general maintenance necessary to keep the facility safe and healthy for students and staff. References include policy manual and various trade manuals, OSHA regulations and state rules and regulations. Directly supervised by Head Custodian. Subsequent supervision by the assigned Zone Supervisor and Facilities Coordinator. May also receive instruction from The School Administrator or Appointed Representative.

Custodial work requires the exertion of up to 20-40 pounds of force occasionally, up to 15 pounds frequently, and a reasonable amount of force daily to move objects; work requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lift grasping, and repetitive motions; visual accuracy is required for determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work; the custodian is subject to hazards and atmospheric conditions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Possession of a high school diploma or GED preferred. One year experience as a Lead Custodian or equivalent position or five years experience as a custodian, preferably in a school plant environment. Must have at least two (2) years experience stripping, waxing and buffing floors. Ability to supervise the work of others. Must be physically able to comply with drug and alcohol testing requirements as outlined by The Department of Transportation.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

All applicants please submit an online application along with copies of supporting credentials. Be sure to connect your application to the advertised position.

PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Hourly Rate Range $15.05 min.

The Portsmouth Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy and childbirth, marital status or any other basis prohibited by law. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33, 4-4, and 4-6).