CUSTODIAL TECH

Essential Functions

• Respond to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous and empathetic manner representing OCPS in a positive light.
• Maintain effective and appropriate communication with assigned team, school administration, custodial supervisors, and District staff.
• Provide training and instruction to custodial personnel in the safe and effective operation of custodial equipment.
• Provide training, leadership and instruction to custodial personnel when weaknesses are observed.
• Ensure compliance with established regulatory standards concerning safe use and application of chemical supplies (OSHA).
• Prepare and conduct custodial certification courses in accordance with State Department of Education standards and regulations and FSPMA.
• Prepare color coded maps and plans and implement custodial work schedules; plan and coordinate major custodial projects, such as Project Clean Sweep.
• Determine manpower and equipment allocation requirements; evaluate new equipment and products for the purpose of providing purchase recommendations to administration.
• Perform school site inspections for the purpose of ensuring compliance with and adherence to custodial work schedules, and applicable policies, regulations, laws and procedures and FCS work plan.
• Prepare and distribute technical data and specifications on procedures and equipment; retrieve and deliver equipment and supplies.
• Function on call to address emergencies and/or critical conditions that would prevent a school from opening, i.e., vandalism, fires, flooding; perform special tasks as requested by school administration, i.e., conducting night surveillance.
• Prepare and/or review various records and documentation applicable to the work, i.e., inspection reports, duty rosters, equipment and product specifications, travel records, work schedules, training reports.
• Absorb and assist custodial crews in major projects, or as needed, as in seasonal opening or closing facility preparations.
• Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by OCPS. With the support of the district, attend training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
• Report any non-working or damaged custodial equipment following the Facilities Custodial Services Equipment Repair Process and confirm that the repair has been completed successfully.
• Perform non-technical equipment maintenance and non-technical equipment minor repairs on facilities equipment, such as changing batteries, squeegees, vacuum cleaner belts and bags.
• Maintain custodial equipment in clean and working order.

Minimum Training And Experience

• High school diploma or GED; supplemented by Master Custodian and Custodian Instructor Certifications through the State Department of Education, 6/A2 Inspector Certification, and Certified Trainer in Propane Powered Floor Equipment;
• Supplemented by three (3) years supervisory custodial work experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Florida driver’s license.
• Maybe required to use personal vehicle in the execution of duties.