CUSTODIAN-HEAD (324516)

CUSTODIAN-HEAD

(324516) Franklin County Schools Franklinton Middle - Franklinton, North Carolina This job is also posted in Franklin County Schools (NC), and North Carolina School Jobs Job Details

Job ID:

5695418

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

HEAD CUSTODIAN

FLSA STATUS:

NON-EXEMPT

PAY GRADE H GENERAL

STATEMENT OF JOB

Under limited supervision, performs a variety of general custodial work and functions as a head custodian for a small number of lower level custodial workers. Work consists of inside and outside duties and may involve extreme weather conditions, dust, pollen, insects, asbestos, housekeeping chemicals, etc. Duties include sweeping, mopping and using vacuum cleaners to clean floors; washing walls, woodwork and fixtures; and policing buildings and grounds to empty trash and pick up debris, etc. May be required to respond to emergencies at school and work minimal overtime. Reports to the school principal or assigned supervisor.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL

JOB FUNCTIONS

Carries out supervisory duties including the following: Assigns tasks to other custodians Demonstrates work procedures Observes work of lower level custodians and identifies any needed improvement Maintains adequate supplies and materials on site Maintains records of work schedules and assignments Reports outstanding or unsatisfactory work and behavior to supervisors Maintains restrooms and locker rooms including the following: Empties trash Sweeps and damp mops Cleans and disinfects commodes, urinals, stall partitions and sinks Replenishes towels, toilet tissue, soap, etc. Cleans mirrors and other accessories and shower walls on a daily basis Washes walls and windows and dusts areas not washed on a weekly basis Cleans ceilings and light fixtures Machine-scrubs floors on a monthly basis Polices and spot cleans a minimum of three (3) times daily Maintains entryways, hallways, stairs, stairwells and elevators including the following: Empties trash Damp mops tile Vacuums carpet, mats, etc. Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains Removes marks from walls and dusts walls, doors, lockers, etc. Washes entryway windows Sweeps stairs and entryways on a daily basis Dust mops and picks up litter three times daily Spray buffs twice weekly Washes windows weekly Cleans light fixtures, dusts high areas, bonnet cleans carpet monthly Wet cleans entrance mats monthly Strips wax or machine scrubs and waxes tile floor minimum twice yearly or as required Maintains campus and building exterior including the following: Picks up trash and debris Sweeps or operates blower on sidewalks Empties trash cans daily Washes and disinfects dumpster area weekly Washes windows twice yearly Washes doors and windows around doors monthly or as needed Removes leaves, trash and debris from stairwell, yard, driveway and parking lot drain covers Maintains classrooms, offices, lounges, gyms, auditoriums and multi-purpose rooms including the following: Empties trash Sweeps under desks, corners, behind doors, etc. Vacuums carpet and upholstery Dust mops tile floors and gym floors Aligns furniture on a daily basis Sweeps and removes trash under bleachers Damp mops floors Dusts horizontal surfaces and furniture Removes marks from walls and furniture Cleans corners and baseboards Cleans chalkboards and erasers weekly Washes interior windows Cleans light fixtures, dusts high areas, blinds or shades, bonnet cleans carpet monthly Scrubs and refinishes tile floors twice yearly Spot cleans carpet as required Cleans blinds yearly Maintains mechanical/boiler rooms, storage areas, etc.

including the following:

Conducts visual and sound check of boiler operation, pumps, drains, etc. three times daily during heating season and once daily during non-heating season Sweeps, removes trash and washes down as needed Maintains custodial closet, equipment, etc.

including the following:

Cleans, checks and makes minimal repairs to assigned equipment Empties trash Organizes equipment and supplies neatly each day Orders/replenishes supplies from head custodian weekly Maintains cafeteria area (including any student restrooms adjacent to cafeteria as above) jointly with Child Nutrition Service workers including the following: Sweeps and mops dining room floors on a daily basis Moves cafeteria furniture as needed for school programs Cleans blinds yearly Strips wax and waxes tile floors twice yearly or as required. Assists emptying trash as needed Maintains grounds and lawn equipment that may occasionally be required by the administration including the following: Mows and trims grass around buildings, athletic fields and other areas as assigned and as required Weeds, prunes and mulches landscape plants and beds or flower beds as needed Checks oil before cranking motor after each re-fueling, or more often if equipment uses oil Cleans air filters as needed Cleans equipment including around belts and decks, tightens bolts etc. after each use Checks and replaces light bulbs as needed in all areas (maximum height safely reached with 10-ft. ladder).

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Moves and adjusts furniture as needed. Moves books, boxes, etc. as needed. Secures buildings and rooms by closing windows and locking doors as needed. Works at special school events as required. Participates in group and one-on-one training sessions provided by the school and custodial department. Performs other related duties as directed by the principal or assigned supervisor.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Six months experience in custodial work and some experience in supervising other workers preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements:

Must be physically able to operate vacuum cleaners, carpet shampooers, buffers, brooms, mops, small hand tools, etc. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to perform work involving physical strength for extended periods of time. Physical demand requirements are for medium to heavy work.

Interpersonal Communication:

Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to subordinates.

Language Ability:

Requires the ability to read simple forms. Requires the ability to prepare time sheets and supply requisitions using prescribed format.

Intelligence:

Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Verbal Aptitude:

Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.

Form/Spatial Aptitude:

Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.

Motor Coordination:

Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using custodial equipment.

Manual Dexterity:

Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as custodial equipment. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Interpersonal Temperament:

Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal to moderate levels of stress.

Other:

May require valid NC driver's license and school bus driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of the standard methods, materials and equipment employed in custodial work. Considerable knowledge of safety precautions and warning signals regarding school building equipment. General knowledge of the standard methods and equipment used in custodial floor maintenance (stripping and applying wax to floors) Considerable knowledge of the proper procedures for handling hazardous wastes and hazardous substances. Considerable knowledge of cleaning procedures and the use of cleaning materials. Ability to follow a written schedule. Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work. Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in completing assignments. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments. Working knowledge of procedures to operate heating and air conditioning equipment. Skill in the use of small equipment used in routine cleaning. Ability to work with other people, including making assignments. Ability to understand and follow simple oral or written directions. Ability to keep records.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$2,718.76 Per Month Job Requirements