Custodian, Head II (Berryhill School)

About the role

The head custodian oversees custodial personnel at an assigned school, ensuring a safe, clean, and healthy environment for staff, students, and visitors. This position adheres to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff in the district
• Record any personnel related issues in key incident journals
• Assist the area leader in the preparation of work schedules
• Complete quality assurance inspection reports and submit to area leader
• Train new staff regarding cleaning chemicals, equipment, and related supplies and materials
• Cookinate activities with other departments to ensure service is provided efficiently
• Investigate complaints about service and equipment. Take necessary corrective action
• Inspect the physical condition of facilities to determine the type of work required
• Maintain cleanliness both inside and outside the facility through the execution of established procedures
• Inspect school grounds daily to remove debris and other items that could become a safety hazard or detract from the general appearance of the school
• Clean classrooms, including but not limited to, removing trash, dusting furniture and equipment, sweeping and mopping the floors, and polishing metal fixtures
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, including but not limited to, fixtures, sinks, urinals, toilets, showers; replenish supplies in restrooms
• Sweep, vacuum, mop, wax, strip, and polish floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets
• Clean all staff and special purpose areas, including but not limited to, dusting and polishing furniture, woodwork, fixtures and equipment
• Maintain cleanliness of windows, mirrors, walls, desks, and tables/countertops
• Follow developed work schedules for scrubbing, stripping, waxing, and buffing floors
• Follow developed work schedules for extracting, spot cleaning, and vacuuming carpeted areas
• Perform light maintenance by replacing light bulbs and air filters, clean air vents, and adjust blinds/shades as requested
• Empty, clean and sanitize waste receptacles; pick up papers and other debris
• Assist in receiving, storing, and distributing supplies and equipment as needed
• Keep all storage areas organized and clean
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment; set up rooms for conferences and meetings
• Identify and report building maintenance needs; assist maintenance staff with repairs
• Maintain and operate a variety of custodial equipment including vacuum polishers and wax strippers
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Requirements

• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportation
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills

• Ability to read and write at a level required by the job
• Completion of education at a level which provides the ability to read and write at a level required by the job required
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of custodial experience required
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Special Requirements

• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportation
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings