Lead Custodian II- Center for Student Success

Newport News Public Schools; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Public Schools is seeking a Custodian Supervisor to manage and participate in the cleaning of buildings and grounds across all areas, while supervising staff and ensuring safety and cleanliness in school facilities. The role requires experience as a school custodian with supervisory exposure, a high school diploma or GED, and basic math for tasks.

Training staff, handling minor maintenance, and coordinating with Plant Services are core duties; strong attendance and computer literacy

Qualifications

• Experience as a school custodian with supervisory responsibilities preferred.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED; trade school training or equivalent is acceptable.
• Ability to read and write English and follow written and oral instructions.
• Able to perform basic math for chemical mixing, area calculations and labor estimates.
• Must have excellent attendance and sound judgment; must be computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Plan, participate in and oversee custodial work to maintain safety, cleanliness and efficiency.
• Provide training for custodial staff at the location.
• Perform minor maintenance such as changing light bulbs and fixtures.
• Operate equipment to clean and maintain floors, windows, and fixtures.
• Inspect, evaluate and supervise custodian staff performance on a regular basis.
• Submit work orders and manage inventory for supplies and equipment.

Skills

Custodial supervision

English literacy

Math for cleaning tasks

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school training or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems (work orders)

Job description

Job Summary

Position is responsible for participating in and management of the cleaning process as well as supervision of staff in the routine cleaning of all areas of the building and policing of grounds.

Essential Duties

• Plans, participates in and oversees all custodial work, maintaining a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.
• Provide training for members of the custodial staff at assigned location.
• Performs minor maintenance such as replacing light bulbs or tubes, switch or outlet covers, ceiling tile or pencil sharpeners.
• Uses a power lift to perform some tasks up to 40 ft.
• Complies with laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash and waste.
• Monitors and reports the timekeeping records of all custodial employees in the school.
• Helps in the selection, assignment, scheduling, and training of custodial staff.
• Orders custodial supplies using the computerized work order system, maintains an inventory and recommends selection of suitable supplies, tools and equipment.
• Inspects work of other custodial staff.
• Evaluates the performance of the custodial staff on a regular basis.
• Strives constantly to promote the safety, health and comfort of the students and employees.
• Locks and unlocks doors; activates and deactivates alarm system
• Sweeps, mops, dusts all classrooms, bathrooms, offices, hallways, and specialty rooms. Keeps building and premises neat and clean at all times.
• Uses appropriate equipment and supplies to wipe and sanitizes toilets, sinks, mirrors, countertops, windows and water fountains.
• Empties trash.
• Stocks paper products at all points of use.
• Waxes floors and operates buffing machine; Mops and buffs the cafeteria; Vacuums and cares for building carpeting.
• Washes windows and furniture.
• Picks up litter and debris on outside school grounds.
• Moves furniture, folds and unfolds chairs as required.
• Checks heating and air conditioning for proper operation.
• Submits work orders to Plant Services by telephone and/or computer.
• Raises and lowers flags; Delivers packages and messages.
• Submits monthly light maps to Plant Services first Wednesday of the month.
• Load and unload delivery trucks.
• Make minor repairs to equipment and furniture as needed.
• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, And/or Abilities Required)

Considerable experience as a custodian in a school and some supervisory experience preferred. Completion of a standard high school diploma or GED. Trade school course or equivalent combination of experience and training required. Must have thorough knowledge of proper procedures for cleaning and maintaining resilient tile floors, carpeted floors, and terrazzo floors. Ability to read and write in English and follow written and oral instructions. Must be able to do basic math associated with chemical mixing, square footage of surfaces to be cleaned and labor related calculations. Must have an excellent attendance record and demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment. Must have an excellent attendance record and demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment. Must be computer literate.

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