Head Custodian II

About the role

The Head Custodian II serves as the evening working leader for an elementary school custodial team of four or more custodians that performs building cleaning and facility operations. The Head Custodian II will perform quality control of the work completed by the custodial team and ensure the elementary school is properly cleaned.

Responsibilities

• Prepares cleaning assignments for members of the custodial cleaning team and adjusts assignments for absences due to team member sickness or vacation
• Performs quality control checks of cleaning team assignments and directs re-cleaning of spaces where necessary
• Orders custodial supplies from Facilities Services and follows instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies
• Ensures that exterior maintenance duties such as grass mowing, snow plowing, bush trimming, and trash collecting are performed by the daytime custodian or the custodial team as appropriate
• Handles personnel events during the evening shift, referring discipline or poor performance issues to the building administrator
• Ensures that the school building is secure and that the security alarm is set when the evening shift is complete
• Ensures that building security checks are completed every day when school is not in session
• Provides building supervision for community use when assigned by the building administrator

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Skills

• Leadership ability and cleaning knowledge and ability
• Working knowledge of methods, materials, and practices used in building custodian work
• Knowledge of safe and efficient procedures for operating custodial equipment and conducting custodial operations
• Ability to train and inspect the work of the custodial team
• Ability to read, write, and maintain routine records
• Good human relations and communications skills

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle or tools; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch or bend, climb a ladder, and may be required to lift up to approximately 50 pounds. May be exposed to extreme temperatures or other inclement weather, and loud noises.

Pay and Schedule

Salary Level: Universal 5. Months/Days/Hours: 12 months/254 days/ 8 hours per day. For more information on the salary scale, visit https://www.lcps.org/compensation.

Benefits and Status

This position is non-exempt and not eligible for remote work. The employee is considered essential personnel and may be required to report to work during emergency situations.