Assistant Head Custodian

About the role

This position is responsible for performing building cleaning and facilities maintenance work in schools and administrative buildings. Involves varied building cleaning duties and related facilities and grounds maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and waxing floors
• Cleaning blinds, window glass (inside and outside), light fixtures, walls, carpets, restroom facilities (showers, urinals, commodes, all fixtures, etc.)
• Maintains grounds related to the building (cuts grass and shrubbery, trims and edges)
• Affords assistance with training new employees in all phases of housekeeping and grounds care
• Affords assistance to the principal in scheduling and supervising established work standards of other building custodians

Requirements

• Completion of at least a ninth grade education. Graduation from high school or equivalent is preferred.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials and practices of building and grounds work; ability to operate and maintain custodial and grounds care equipment; includes scrubbers, and hydraulic lifts, uses personal protective equipment and other safety tools and practices; monitors building spaces and grounds to ensure a safe and secure environment; possesses a basic knowledge of emergency response procedures.
• Sufficient training to comprehend oral or written instructions.
• Previous experience in public housekeeping. Experience in leading or supervising work activities is desirable.
• Sufficient training to comprehend oral or written instructions.
• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects, climb, and complete inspection of work and related maintenance activities.

Qualifications

• Employees who possess the appropriate certificate may be assigned responsibility for checking or operating heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning equipment.

Skills

• Employee must have knowledge of all seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System to include: commitment to the student, professional, interpersonal, organization and problem solving skills, and knowledge of the job.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials and practices of building and grounds work; ability to operate and maintain custodial and grounds care equipment; includes scrubbers, and hydraulic lifts, uses personal protective equipment and other safety tools and practices; monitors building spaces and grounds to ensure a safe and secure environment; possesses a basic knowledge of emergency response procedures.
• Uses personal protective equipment and other safety tools and practices.
• Maintains building spaces and grounds to ensure a safe and secure environment.
• Possesses a basic knowledge of emergency response procedures.

Benefits

Frequent overtime or night work required, etc. Ability to respond to emergency work requirements at any time and to work overtime and unusual hours. Considered emergency personnel and are required to report to buildings during inclement weather.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

235 Days (12 months)