Lead Custodian

William S. Hart Union High School District; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

William S. Hart Union High School District is seeking a Lead Custodian to supervise evening/night shift cleaning, light maintenance, and setup for events. The role requires independent work, ability to lead other custodians, and adherence to safety standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and custodial experience within the district. Responsibilities include cleaning, organizing, and maintaining facilities, coordinating with the Plant Manager, and completing work

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and custodial experience.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and forms.
• Ability to lead Custodians and work with others.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties for restrooms, halls, classrooms, and offices.
• Lead and guide others on evening/night shifts and during events.
• Inspect and report maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and proper use of cleaning materials.

Skills

Reading/writing

Basic computer skills

Leadership

Safety procedures

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Salary Range: 190

Refer to salary schedule

Under the direction of the principal or assigned administrator, performs a variety of work in connection with the custodial, grounds cleanup, and light maintenance of high school campus, classroom, multi-purpose room, office, or related facilities. Serves as a senior or lead during evening or night shifts and for special projects. Work direction, oversight, and guidance are received from a Plant Manager or assigned administrator.Under the direction of the principal or assigned administrator, performs a variety of work in connection with the custodial, grounds cleanup, and light maintenance of high school campus, classroom, multi-purpose room, office, or related facilities. Serves as a senior or lead during evening or night shifts and for special projects. Work direction, oversight, and guidance are received from a Plant Manager or assigned administrator.

The Lead Custodian is the second level in a two-tiered Custodial series and is generally assigned to evening work shifts where the incumbent guides the work of others. Advancement to this level requires a minimum of two years as Custodian in the district and the demonstrated ability to work independently as a team member from written and oral instructions, document MSD Sheets, operate all equipment used in work, perform light maintenance, and lead and inspect the work of other Custodians. Advancement potential exists to higher leadership and skilled maintenance positions based on position openings and compliance with job qualifications.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Cleans, dusts, and disinfects restrooms including floors, stalls, toilets, urinals, and fixtures. Removes trash and waste. Cleans trash receptacles and replaces liners. Replenishes soap, towel, and toilet paper dispensers.
• Cleans public entry and use areas including, but not limited to hallways, stairways, and meeting rooms. Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains, door handles, and door push plates.
• Sweeps and mops hard floors and baseboards, spot cleaning as necessary and wet mopping on a regularly scheduled basis. Vacuums and spot cleans carpeted areas.
• Performs regularly scheduled cleaning of classroom, laboratory, and office areas including, but not limited to furniture, fixtures, and boards.
• Maintains safe and clean walkway and grounds surrounding the assigned area. Picks up litter. Empties and cleans outdoor trash.
• Rearranges, moves, and sets furniture and equipment in place, according to established instructions and seating arrangements. Participates with others to assemble furniture, removing from and properly disposing of packaging materials.
• Participates in set up and take down of seating and equipment for various events, which may include theater, athletic fields, multi-purpose room and/or gymnasium use. Sets up special equipment such as barriers, benches, bleachers, floor mats, and other equipment.
• Coordinates, leads, and participates in major cleaning projects that include, but are not limited to, carpet cleaning and floor stripping and refinishing.
• Inspects the work of other Custodians. Provides orientation on work methods, equipment operation, and time saving techniques.
• Secures internal and external entry and exit doors, ensuring that windows and lights are locked and off.
• Completes work order requests for maintenance services. May check time sheets of hours worked by other Custodians. Documents work activities and unanticipated occurrences.
• Checks and records emergency eye wash and shower stations, fire extinguishers, emergency telephones for proper functioning or stock.
• Inspects equipment used on a regular basis for function and required servicing. Makes minor repairs and arranges for complex repairs.
• Performs routine minor servicing and maintenance to fixtures such as, but not limited to minor plumbing adjustments, oiling of door hinges and wall panel glide tracks, tightening of loose fixtures, repair of electrical cords, repair or replacement of dispensers, and minor carpet repairs.
• Maintains a safe working environment in the assigned area(s), notifying the appropriate resources of safety hazards observed and/or takes action to mitigate or eliminate potential hazardous conditions.
• Ensures that secondary containers for cleaning and other products are properly labeled. May ensure that Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for assigned area(s) are up to date.
• Maintains current knowledge of proper safety precautions and proper use of cleaning materials and chemicals in use in laboratory areas.
• Orders supplies and replacement components as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the objectives of the position.

Knowledge and Skills

• Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial care and routine facilities maintenance.
• Thorough knowledge of the buildings and grounds of the assigned site.
• Basic knowledge of work hazards, safety techniques, lifting procedures, and handling of materials that may include waste and bloodborne pathogens.
• Basic knowledge of chemical reactions and proper safety precautions for use.
• Basic knowledge of fixture, plumbing, and electrical repairs.
• Sufficient reading and writing ability to read work instructions and document work activity onto standardized forms.
• Basic computer skills.
• Sufficient human relations skill to lead Custodians and exercise courtesy when dealing with others.

Abilities

• Requires the ability to perform all essential duties of the position with limited supervision.
• Observe all safety precautions and procedures.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment in a working condition.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks and to be able to determine when to refer more complex maintenance requirements to a supervisor.
• Give general work training and guidance to other Custodians.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Work independently and collaboratively.
• Apply District policies and procedures.
• Respond to emergencies.

Physical Abilities

• Function effectively indoors and outdoors engaged in work of primarily an active nature.
• Near visual acuity to write, to read directions and product labels, and to observe work in progress.
• Sufficient hearing and speech for ordinary, telephonic, and 2-way radio communication, to hear sound prompts from equipment, and to determine if equipment is functioning properly.
• Manual and finger dexterity to write and to clean and make minor repairs.
• Lift (from overhead, waist and floor levels, max. 50 lbs.), carry (max. 75 lbs.), push, pull, bend, squat, reach (from low, level, and overhead), and twist and turn head and trunk to clean and to remove trash, move furniture and equipment.
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent, and three years of prior custodial experience, including two years at the District.

Licenses and Certificates

Requires a valid driver's license.

Working Conditions

Work is performed indoors and outdoors where significant health and safety considerations exist from physical labor and handling of materials that include waste and blood borne pathogens.