Provisional Promotion - Assistant Head Custodian

About the role

Performs custodial duties and supervises a crew either on a night shift or in an assigned area of a school; performs related duties as required. Under general supervision, the duties require the use of judgment in supervising subordinate personnel and performing semi-skilled repairs.

Responsibilities

• Assigns tasks to crew of cleaners and custodians and supervises their work.
• Supervises operation of school buildings during school events.
• Checks heating and ventilating equipment for proper working order.
• Makes minor repairs to lockers, doors, windows, etc.
• Requisitions, receives, and distributes building cleaning supplies.
• Assists in the performance of routine cleaning and maintenance tasks.

Requirements

Two years of satisfactory experience in building cleaning and maintenance activities; or one year of satisfactory experience as a carpenter, plumber, electrician, painter, mechanic, steam firer or other related maintenance work.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of building and cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of heating systems.
• Ability to make semi-skilled plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs.
• Ability to assign and supervise the activities of subordinates.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written direction.