Head Custodian (Immediately Available)

JOB SUMMARY

As our Head Custodian, you are the backbone of our school community. You’ll lead a dedicated team to ensure our building isn’t just a structure, but a sanctuary for growth. If you’re someone who takes pride in ownership, enjoys problem-solving on the fly, and wants to lead with empathy and excellence, you belong here.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Personally participate in all custodial activities.
• Supervise all custodial functions performed by building custodians.
• Oversee the set up and upkeep of all events in the assigned building.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of the building.
• Perform cleaning as needed.
• Submit requisitions for supplies and equipment to the facilities director.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Report maintenance needs to be done by the facilities director.
• Check to see that all heating, cooling, refrigeration, freezers, plumbing, air-conditioning, electrical and mechanical systems are operating properly.
• Maintain compliance with fire-safety regulations, building ordinances, and playground safety requirements.
• Inspect the building for vandalism and structural damage.
• Responsible for safe work habits of the custodians.
• Maintain fire extinguishers and alarms in working order.
• Assist groundskeeper, general mechanic and HVAC personnel as needed.
• Coordinate staffing for various activities with the Director of Facilities.
• Remove snow and ice as necessary to provide a safe environment at all entrances of assigned property.
• Provide and maintain inspections of playgrounds for compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency in all areas.
• Observe district policies at all times.
• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
• Adhere to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Blood borne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Work a variety of hours in order to perform duties.
• Other such duties as assigned by the building principal or supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
• Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• A High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance with similar work environment desirable.
• IL Motor Vehicle Operator’s license or ability to provide own transportation.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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.
• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others and work in a team environment.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).
• Ability to read chemical labels and material safety data sheets (MSDS)
• Ability to favorably represent the District in manner and appearance
• Must be reliable
• Ability to operate, service and maintain equipment used custodial work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Works in school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions year round.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.
• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching.
• Requires climbing and balancing. Work in high places
• Requires exposure to noise and crowds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Occasionally perform work beyond a standard work week when workload requires.
• The work environment is generally inside and outside on a school building campus.