A school district in the United States is seeking an experienced Lead Custodian. The role involves supervising custodial staff, ensuring compliance with proper cleaning procedures, and overseeing the maintenance of school facilities. Candidates should have a strong understanding of cleaning methods and safety requirements, along with the ability to lead and train others. A valid driver's license is required, and physical demands of the job range from medium to heavy work.
Qualifications
Significant knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
Ability to lead and train other custodial personnel.
Knowledge of general safety requirements and safety requirements for custodial equipment.
Ability to relate, cooperate and coordinate with principals, teachers and staff on a routine basis.
Physical demands are medium to heavy work.
Driver's license is required.
Responsibilities
Perform all essential job functions required by custodians.
Instruct custodial personnel on proper procedures.
Make daily checks of work being accomplished.
Initiate work order requests and report inoperative equipment.
Makes periodic inspections of all parts of the school, including all aspects of building safety and sanitation, floor care, hardware function, heating plants and air conditioning units.
Initiates work order requests and recommendations for maintenance and repairs needed in these areas. Reports inoperative or unsafe equipment to the Maintenance Department immediately.
Requests supplies and equipment from the District Lead Custodian. Maintains records of equipment and supplies received.
Ensures buildings are secured and custodial staff is advised of proper security procedures.
Skills
Cleaning methods knowledge
Leadership
Safety requirements knowledge
Cooperation and coordination
Physical stamina
Driver's license
Job description
Position Type: Auxiliary Services/ Lead Custodian
Date Posted: 5/22/2019
Location: Facilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Performs all essential job functions required by custodians.
Instructs custodial personnel on proper procedures for operation and use of equipment, including the mixing, storage, and use of cleaning materials.
Provides additional one‑on‑one training to ensure each custodian under supervision is knowledgeable of proper cleaning procedures and techniques.
Makes daily checks of work being accomplished by personnel under supervision to determine if desired standards are being met.
Makes periodic inspections of all parts of the school, including all aspects of building safety and sanitation, floor care, hardware function, heating plants and air conditioning units.
Initiates work order requests and recommendations for maintenance and repairs needed in these areas. Reports inoperative or unsafe equipment to the Maintenance Department immediately.
Requests supplies and equipment from the District Lead Custodian. Maintains records of equipment and supplies received.
Ensures buildings are secured and custodial staff is advised of proper security procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Significant knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
Ability to lead and train other custodial personnel.
Knowledge of general safety requirements (e.g., blood borne pathogens, personal safety equipment, etc.) and safety requirements pertaining specifically to custodial equipment and supplies.
Ability to relate, cooperate and coordinate with principals, teachers and staff on a routine basis.