Head High School Custodian

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodian - Head High School
Date Posted:
9/26/2023
Location:
Service Center
Job Title: Custodian - Head High School Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Reports to: Dept. Supervisor/Principal Pay Grade: DO 5 - 261 Days
Dept./School: Facility Services/Assigned Campus Date Revised: September 26, 2023
PRIMARY PURPOSE: To dedicate all efforts and resources to provide a clean, safe, secure, and comfortable environment thereby enhancing the educational process.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification
High School Diploma or GED preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to operate cleaning equipment
Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies
Licensed to drive
Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate assigned employees
Ability to operate security and safety systems
Basic Computer Skills
Ability to read/write in English
Preferred Experience:
Experience as a School Custodian, or the equivalent experience preferred
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Custodial Management

1. Supervise, Train, and evaluate employee performance
2. Perform custodial duties in assigned areas

Safety

1. Follow established procedures for locking, checking and safeguarding facilities.
2. Maintain safety standards in accordance with federal, state, district, and insurance regulations and train custodians on proper and safe use of equipment and chemicals.
3. Ensure that established safety procedures are followed including lifting and climbing. Make sure that tools and equipment are operated and chemicals handled according to established safety procedures.
4. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor

Inventory and Equipment

1. Keep records on supplies, materials and equipment; reports needs to Supervisor
2. Perform inspections of building conditions and make reports of conditions that need attention to building administrator or designee.
3. Assume responsibility for reporting needed maintenance repair including major repairs in electrical, carpeting, plumbing, etc. to the Principal or designee.

EQUIPMENT USED:
Floor Cleaning Equipment
Manual and Power Tools
Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals
Hydraulic and Manual Lifts
Ladder
EQUIPMENT USED (cont.):
Pallet Jacks
Moving equipment
Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; may work in tiring and uncomfortable positions
Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding; regular grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving
Lifting: Regular moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds); occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds and over)
Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration; exposure to chemical and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent district wide travel
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; Ability to read/write in English; Ability to communicate effectively (verbal)
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The Administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Approved by: Bobby Shaw September 26, 2023
Reviewed by: Jerry Martinez September 26, 2023