Lead Custodian -- Barkley Elementary School

Phoenixville Area School District (official); Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Lead Custodian for Barkley Elementary School. The role includes overseeing custodial staff, ensuring cleanliness of the facility, and managing maintenance supplies. Candidates should have experience in custodial work and a strong knowledge of safety practices in educational environments.

Qualifications

• 3 years of custodial experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and safety procedures.
• Ability to supervise and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and participates in cleaning and custodial maintenance activities.
• Maintains buildings and grounds in a clean and orderly condition.
• Coordinates inventory and supply orders.

Skills

Cleaning methods

Safety precautions

Equipment operation

Education

3 years custodial experience

Tools

Custodial equipment

Job description

Lead Custodian -- Barkley Elementary School

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Lead Custodian

The Lead Custodian Position carries a 0.55/hr differential.

Lead Custodian

The Lead Custodian Position carries a 0.55/hr differential.

Under the supervision of the Principal and Executive Director of Schools, leads and participates in routine custodial activities at assigned school site; maintains buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition; trains and provides work direction to assigned personnel.

In addition to general custodial duties, the Lead Custodian’s responsibilities include:

• Coordinates overtime assignments as posted in facility scheduling system.
• Coordinates Building Grass Cutting and Snow Removal needs.
• Monitors inventory levels of instructional and custodial supplies; orders, receives, stores and distributes instructional and custodial supplies and materials as directed.
• Maintains various records related to facility usage, inventory and assigned activities.
  
  

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Proper methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in modern custodial work at an elementary school site.
• Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Requirements of maintaining buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Proper lifting techniques.
• Principles of training and providing work direction.
  
  

Ability To

• Oversee and participate in a variety of cleaning and custodial maintenance activities at an assigned school site.
• Maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.
• Use cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate a variety of custodial equipment.
• Maintain tools and equipment in clean working order.
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment.
• Observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
  
  

Education/Experience

Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above and three years custodial experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of custodial equipment.
• Walking or standing for extended periods of time.
• Seeing to perform custodial duties.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects up 100 pounds with assistance.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
• Climbing ladders and working from heights to replace light bulbs.
  
  

Work Environment

Indoor And Outdoor Environment. The Work Environment Characteristics Described Here Are Representative Of Those An Employee Encounters While Performing The Essential Functions Of This Job. Reasonable Accommodations May Be Made To Enable Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions. The Noise Level In The Work Environment Is Usually Moderate. Hazards Include

• Subject to fumes, dust and odors.
• Exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals.
• Working on ladders.
• Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.
  
  

Equipment

• Use hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.
• Use of personal computer.
  
  

Safety Requirements

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
• Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.
  
  

Travel Requirements

Frequent travel between schools, or between schools and the Central Office, is required.

Work Schedules

Must work standard schedule and overtime as needed.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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