Asst. Custodian Manager

REPORTS TO:  Head Custodian

WORKS CLOSELY WITH: Other Custodians; Security Guards; Cleaning Company

MANAGES:  custodians when Head Custodian is not in building

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Serve as lead point of contact in building when Head Custodian is not on site. Provide leadership and management for other custodians when Head Custodian is not on site.
   
2. Perform major cleaning tasks such as vacuuming (using a 20 lb. vacuum daily), wet-mopping, sweeping, dusting, emptying trash (lifting waste paper and debris) and pencil sharpeners, cleaning whiteboards and disinfecting drinking fountains.
   
3. Clean restrooms, including floors and all fixtures (i.e.: urinals, toilets, sinks, mirrors, partitions, and counters).  Ensure restrooms are clean and disinfected.
   
4. Wash windows and sills (door glass).
   
5. Perform ongoing tasks such as replacing light bulbs (climb ladders up to a height of 16 feet), filling dispensers, replacing ceiling tiles, and setting up facilities for student and adult use (lifting furniture, boxes, and cafeteria tables).
   
6. Work overtime and on weekends as necessary for school events and to meet facility schedules.
   
7. Ensure that all doors and windows are appropriately locked.
   
8. Must be able to go up and down stairs frequently, as well as regular bending and standing as needed in a daily shift.
   
9. Assist in major clean-up in summer such as washing desks and chairs, washing down walls, stripping and waxing floors, painting, etc.
   
10. Pull weeds, keep grounds free of rubbish and in winter shovel snow from steps and sidewalks and apply ice melt when appropriate.
    
11. Make building repairs and promptly report major repairs as needed to the Head Custodian. Repairs to include, but not limited to: drywall patching, replacing ceiling tiles, replacing VCT tiles, replacing carpet,  replacing vinyl baseboard, light carpentry work, furniture repair, plumbing repairs, etc.
     
12. Maintain appearance of hallways throughout building by washing and buffing floors. This work cannot be done when students are in class. Clean classroom and MPR floors during breaks.
    
13. Complete preventive maintenance tasks as assigned.
    
14. Help monitor and enforce safety and cleaning protocols as established by the Director of Operations and Head Custodian.
    

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Inter-relate in a professional manner with students, faculty, administration and community patrons.
2. Carry and answer radio at all times when on school grounds.
3. Submit information and data as requested.
4. Regularly monitor school email for pertinent communication.
5. Manage custodial work tickets as assigned in the computer system.
6. Attend meetings as scheduled by supervisors and school administrators.
7. Complete paperwork as requested.
8. Complete training courses as assigned. 
   

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:                         

• High School diploma or G.E.D. 
• Ability to perform the essential job functions
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective grooming skills
• Ability to strip, wax, and buff floors
• Able to paint, spackle, install drywall
• Able to make basic plumbing repairs
• Able to problem solve
• Able to make general facility repairs
• Able to work on ladders and scaffolding up to 16 feet high
• Able to work outside in hot, cold, and inclement weather
• Ability to lift 55 pounds to shoulder height occasionally
• Ability to push / pull a minimum of 25 pounds frequently

Benefits

Full time position

During the school year the hours are 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM

Summer hours are 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Medical insurance

Pension

Paid vacation and sick time