Head Custodian I

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as the daytime custodian; 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 of the work performed by the evening custodial team; ensures that all daily cleaning tasks are completed and that school is ready for the instructional day
• Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies, use as directed
• Ensures that exterior maintenance duties such as grass mowing, snow plowing, bush trimming, and trash collecting are performed
• Refers custodian discipline or poor performance issues to the building administrator
• Orders custodial supplies from Facilities Services
• Ensures that building security checks are completed every day when school is not in session; develops the summer break cleaning schedule and serves as team leader
• When assigned by the building administrator, provides building supervision for community use
• Performs related work as required

The Head Custodian I must possess the following combination of knowledge, abilities, and skills:

• Must possess leadership ability and cleaning knowledge and ability
• Working knowledge of methods, materials, and practices used in building custodian work including the proper use and care of custodial equipment
• 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