Lead Custodian - Ox Bow Elementary- 6:00am - 2:30pm

About the role

The Building Lead is responsible for maintaining the school buildings in a clean, safe, and orderly condition. This includes monitoring the operation of boilers and HVAC systems to ensure appropriate heating and cooling for staff and students, as well as performing the following duties.

Responsibilities

• Turn on lights throughout the building.
• Check boilers and log temperatures.
• Ensure the building is prepared for daily operations.
• Remove snow and salt as needed throughout the day.
• Check for communications from night staff regarding any issues.
• Check email daily and review the Google calendar for scheduled events and setups.
• Review FMX for work orders.
• Set daily door schedules and send out weekly event emails.
• Update the communication board.
• Carry a radio at all times and respond to requests promptly.
• Check the Trane HVAC system daily to ensure schedules are set for events and that areas are operating properly.
• Submit FMX work orders as needed.
• Ensure the building remains secure throughout the school day.
• Check restrooms regularly and touch up and stock supplies as needed.
• Monitor custodians’ cleaning areas, completing a checklist at least five times per week.
• Document, photograph, and submit FMX work orders when necessary.
• Communicate with the assistant director of facilities to address any personnel issues.
• Ensure all staff are aware of the chemicals being used and ensure they are properly labeled.
• Maintain an up-to-date Safety Data Sheet log.
• Change loop filters weekly.
• Conduct monthly fire drills, ensuring that the building is in test mode, pulling the pull station, resetting the fire panel, alarm panel, and fire doors as required.
• Plan and organize cleaning schedules for summer, spring break, and Christmas break.
• Coordinate with administration and director of facilities on maintenance projects or relocations and manage the movement of areas as needed.
• Inspect the roof weekly for debris and ensure drains are cleaned.
• Order supplies bi-weekly and ensure the supply closet is organized.
• Ensure staff maintain their designated closets with necessary supplies.
• Receive deliveries, unload, and store supplies as required.
• Complete all monthly PM FMX work orders, including playground inspections, fire extinguisher checks, and battery maintenance.
• Move furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as requested by the principal.
• Inspect HVAC units, checking belts and coils, and change filters.
• Submit FMX work orders as needed.
• Assist staff, respond to emails, and handle concerns in a professional manner.
• Maintain equipment and batteries, ensuring that logs are used and equipment operates properly.
• Train new custodians, ensuring areas are mapped and that carts and supplies are prepared.
• Plan for staffing coverage due to call-offs or time-off requests.
• Communicate and coordinate with night staff regarding events, teardown/setup, and extra