Head Custodian

At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment and believe a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment.

About the role

To act as the leader over custodians engaged in customer service and the routine cleaning and upkeep of buildings, grounds, and assigned equipment. Performs the full range of duties associated with the custodian position.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules and coordinates, through the Principal and Custodial Supervisor, all staffing needs for the cleaning, restoration, special events, facilities use, weather events, and security needs that are required at the school.
• Responsible for building's opening and/or operational readiness each morning.
• Communicates with staff, parents and children regarding school functions.
• Assigns tasks to subordinates, checks accomplishments for quality and that the materials are used economically. Establishes performance levels of subordinates, documents formal appraisals of their work performance.
• Works alongside other employees, setting the pace and demonstrating proper work methods.
• Ensures oversight and completion of cleaning responsibilities of subordinates.
• Ensures needed tools, equipment and supplies are requisitioned, available, used and stored properly.
• Counsels subordinates and attempts to resolve informal complaints and grievances.
• Makes decisions on requests for annual leave and sick leave, ensuring the building is properly staffed to maintain custodial operations.
• Receives and screens work requests, completes work requests within capabilities, and forwards remaining work requests to the District work receptionist.
• Performs clerical and internal record keeping activities, including time cards, and/or any applicable data reporting required by state and local authorities.
• Performs periodic and annual reviews of custodial employees and summer help.
• Performs inspections of facilities and makes repairs within capabilities or submits work requests for work beyond the incumbent's capability.
• Conducts training sessions on custodial operations and methods, and on the handling of chemicals and other hazardous materials.
• Instructs employees on safety practices and procedures, rules and regulations, and enforces the safety program, counseling and taking corrective action as needed.
• Executes all applicable policies and directives of the School Board.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to properly use all types of commercial vacuum cleaners, stripping and buffing machines, lawn mowers, snow plows, and any special tool or piece of equipment assigned for the performance of duties.
• Ability to use hand tools (e.g., hammer, shovel, screwdriver) and power tools (e.g., radial saw, reciprocating saw, drill, pneumatic hammer).
• Sufficient mathematic skills, sight, and dexterity to properly use and dilute cleaning chemicals and floor finishes.
• Knowledgeable of safety regulations, proper methods for using and storing cleaning chemicals and floor finishes, and procedures for working in areas with asbestos-containing materials.
• Ability to operate equipment (e.g., tractor, lift, auto-scrubber).
• Ability to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, lift and/or exert up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, lift and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to perform tasks at different height levels and in hard-to-reach places (e.g., ladders, scaffolding, crawl spaces, attics).
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, students, parents, and the public in a professional manner.
• Must have and maintain a valid state vehicle operator's license and a good driving record. Must meet DASD procedures for transporting students (including motor vehicle record check).
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements.
• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.

Pay

$26.87 per hour (may vary based on experience)

Schedule

40 hours per week, year-round

Benefits

• Health Benefits
  • Select Health Benefits a la carte - Only pay for what you need
  • Medical Coverage through IBX - PPO plans only (no Primary Care Physician necessary, no referrals required, extensive local and national networks)
  • Prescription Coverage through CVS/Caremark
  • Dental Coverage - Delta Dental Active PPO (allows use of in-network and out-of-network providers)
  • Vision Coverage - Vision Benefits of America (VBA) (no waiting period)
• Eligibility
  • All employees may enroll in the district's health benefit plans effective with their date of hire into the benefit-eligible position.
  • Eligible Dependents - A legally married spouse as defined by PA law and children up to age 26.
  • New Hires or Newly Eligible - 31 days from the date of benefit eligibility to make elections.
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Healthcare Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account (set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible expenses).
• Support For The Whole You
  • Fitness Program: Receive $150 back when you complete 120 workouts at an approved fitness facility within 365 days.
  • Nutritional Counseling: Up to 6 free visits per calendar year with a registered dietitian.
  • Employee Assistance Program: Free, confidential program offering short-term assistance with personal, family, and work issues.
  • Telemedicine: Free consultations with US board-certified doctors over the phone or online.
• Retirement
  • Member of State Pension System (PSERS).
  • Student Loan Forgiveness: Eligible to apply for loan forgiveness through the federal government's Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Life and Income Protection Benefits
  • Life Benefit: Pays 1x your basic annual salary up to a maximum of $60,000.
  • Income Protection Benefit: Pays 60% of your basic monthly pay, up to $1,500 per month.
• Tuition Reimbursement
  • 75% of tuition if grade of B or better is attained; limit 12 credits per year.
• Paid Time Off
  • Sick days: 12 annually
  • Personal days: 3 annually for full-time employees; 2 annually for part-time
  • Vacation days: 10 annually for new hires; 15 days after 5 years of employment; 20 days after 15 years
  • Vacation payout for unused days: up to 10 days annually
  • Paid holidays: 19 per year for full-time employees
• Retiree Benefits
  • Personal Days Payout
  • Sick Days Payout
• Salary Increases: Based on position and current rate