Head Custodial Staff

About the Employer

Minimum Qualifications

Superior work habits and ethics - self-motivated. Ability to work well with students, faculty and staff. Ability to work independently. Ability to perform duties as outlined.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Sweeps, mops, waxes, and polishes floor finishes using manual or electrically powered equipment.
• Dusts and polishes desks, chairs, shelves, equipment, brass ceiling and gymnasium lights, louvers,  and other building furniture.
• Cleans lavatories and restrooms using required detergents and sanitary materials.
• Cleans chalkboards, erasers, equipment, trophy cases, and other fixtures.
• Empties waste containers.
• Unlocks and locks building, close windows and turn off lights, lock and secure window and sets alarm.
• Washes all glass.
• Moves and stores furniture, supplies, and equipment.
• Reports to work, at a time designated by supervisor, and removes snow from steps, walks, and drives.
• Reports items that require major repair to supervisor.
• Sets up and cleans stages, bleachers, seating, and other equipment for events.
• Cleans wrestling mats with proper disinfectants.
• Checks boilers.
• Paints and repairs as needed.
• Walks grounds around building and pick up trash/litter and objects that pose a safety hazard.
• Regularly conducts safety check of all restrooms and other areas in the building to ensure that graffiti is identified and reported to the supervisor.

Additional Responsibilities of Head/Assistant Head Custodian

Ordering and storing supplies. In-service training of new employees (custodians). Coordinate work schedule of the custodians, including work at activities. Check boiler operation daily and on weekends. Supervise other custodians, including assisting on staff evaluations and checking the cleanliness and security of building. Complete weekly building and grounds walkthrough and submit a report.

Essential Physical Requirements

Lifting, pulling, pushing and moving items (some in excess of 100 pounds) on an occasional basis.