Lead Custodian - Mountain View Upper Elementary School

About the role

This position performs routine work in cleaning/sanitizing an assigned area of a school building by following prescribed cleaning frequencies. Under limited supervision, this position is also responsible for floor maintenance, furniture relocation, and maintaining the immediate perimeter of the school building. Shift work may be required.

This position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the maintenance and cleaning of buildings to ensure a safe, clean, and functional learning environment. Manages a team of custodians, assigning tasks, and ensuring that work is completed efficiently and to APPA Level 2 cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Opens and/or secures buildings
• Inspects building(s) for safety and cleanliness, referring deficiencies to the appropriate personnel
• Conducts monthly safety reviews and submits reports to Assistant Director for Custodial Services
• Checks building for heating and cooling adequacy and refers deficiencies to Building Services
• Interacts with and counsels custodians on minor conflicts, including cleanliness deficiencies; refers serious infractions to their Custodial Zone Manager or the Assistant Director for Custodial Services
• Approves and submits time records
• Schedules custodial coverage for weekend events
• Coordinates work, schedules and relevant information with evening custodial staff and custodial department leadership
• Maintains a working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook email software and manage daily email monitoring and correspondence
• Accepts and puts away supply deliveries, checks packing slips for accuracy and reports discrepancies to the Assistant Director for Custodial Services
• Evaluates practices, procedures, and facilities to assess safety concerns, monitor safety compliance and work to enforce a culture of safety
• Investigates complaints and provides follow-up with appropriate personnel
• Follows ACPS Building Services guidelines for ordering custodial supplies
• Assists Building Manager with annual performance evaluations
• Performs routine cleaning tasks by using prescribed chemicals and machines
• Responds to a variety of requests from building occupants which includes but is not limited to: setting up for meetings and class functions, moving furniture, unloading and storing deliveries
• Assists in training and onboarding new custodial staff
• Reviews, submits, and monitors work order requests for assigned site and regularly meets with administrators to review work orders
• Responds to accidents or potential safety hazards such as spills, restroom problems, and student illnesses
• Performs minor maintenance tasks
• Refinishes or restores resilient floor tile as required by mechanical stripping, sealing, finishing, buffing/burnishing, scrubbing and recoating
• Maintains carpet by machine extraction, spotting and bonnet cleaning
• Maintains building perimeter by performing sweeping walks, mowing grass, weeding flower beds, trimming shrubbery, and shoveling snow
• Monitors Floating Custodians’ performance and provides feedback to Custodial Zone Manager and Assistant Director for Custodial Services

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school, with two years of custodial or janitorial experience and a minimum of one year supervisory or team lead experience
• ACPS Custodial Certification may substitute for supervisory experience
• Satisfactory health condition in order to meet the physical requirements of the job
• Negative drug screening and negative tuberculin test required
• Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia, depending on assignment

Skills

• Must be able to follow oral and written directions, work independently, and be able to work in a team setting
• Must have general knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment to include the use of heavy commercial cleaning equipment such as high-powered buffers and scrubbers
• Considerable knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety regulations related to equipment operation, hazardous materials, and other work-related precautions

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed walking or standing. Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 10 pounds continuously, 10-25 pounds frequently, and up to 75 pounds occasionally. Occasionally exposed to inclement weather and adverse driving conditions. In certain circumstances custodial team members may be required to work independently in schools. The environment also exposes the employee to potentially hazardous substances.

Benefits

ACPS employees enjoy competitive pay and benefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellness program, discounts on gym memberships, and more!