Head Custodian - Day Shift

Head Custodian - Day Shift Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District Cutler Elementary School - Hamilton, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5769119

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Performs custodial work insuring the overall appearance, cleanliness, safety and security of the School Facility. Under the direction of the Facilities Department leadership & School Head Custodian the custodian is responsible for the efficient completion & cleanliness of assigned work. Make occasional contact with contractors. Performs task to maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of School facility; assists with set-up and break-down of activities at the school and other various assignments to support the Facilities Department and the School staff. Candidates must be able to perform all the duties associated with the non-head custodial position, including, but not limited, to the following: The Head Custodian works independently under the general supervision of the Facilities Director and is responsible for the direction of the Custodians within his/her assigned school to ensure the timely completion of their assigned tasks. The Head Custodian and the custodians under his/her supervision shall be responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of the total school building and grounds.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintains inventory control, stores custodial/maintenance materials for School
• Maintains the cleanliness and maintenance of assigned School as directed by the Facilities Director or their designees.
• Checks and cleans restrooms for cleanliness
• Replenishes restroom products as needed and wipes and washes down stalls and bathroom fixtures
• Sweeps hallways, classrooms, cafeterias, offices, gymnasiums, and storage areas
• Washs walls, doors and doorways, windows and frames, glass cases, and other areas as directed
• Vacuums all rugs and shampoos rugs as directed
• dusts windowsills, bannisters, above cases, lights etc. throughout facilities
• Checks cleanliness of meeting rooms after events
• Remove trash and recycling
• Returns rooms to proper condition after cleaning
• Responds to maintenance work requests
• Utilizes work order system to document work completed
• Ensures compliance with School recycling, composting and waste
• Assists with the set-up and breakdown for scheduled events
• Moves furniture, equipment and supplies as directed
• Performs minor carpentry, painting and repairs on equipment and buildings as requested
• Performs yearly summertime clean up and new school year building preparations
• Mopping, stripping and waxing of various flooring systems-
• Responds to emergency calls and after hours call backs
• Performs bi-annual uninvent filter and belt changes (once in the summer, once in the winter)
• Assembles furniture and equipment
• Performs school grounds and building health and safety checks
• Performs school grounds and building security checks-
• Performs all other related duties as assigned or requested
• Assist with and performs work related to snow and ice operations, including but not limited to shoveling sidewalks, stairs and walkways
• Maintenance and cleanup of school grounds including remove of leaves in door entryways

PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of basic methods, practice and work standards relating to the custodial care of buildings, fixtures and equipment.
• Knowledgeable of the operation and maintenance of standard custodial machines and equipment, including but not limited to buffers, burnishers, scrubbing and stripping machines, carpet extractors, vacuums, of all kinds, snow blowers etc.
• Knowledge of housekeeping procedures, methods of cleaning skills and able to instruct others on these skills.
• Working knowledge of fundamental maintenance procedures
• Ability to operate and manipulate various equipment under all-weather conductions.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions in assigned areas
• Minor carpentry skills
• Mathematical development sufficient to be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Must be organized and able to complete tasks with minimal instruction and reminders.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written direction.
• Ability to use and apply word processing, spreadsheets, email and other computer technology.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, 65 lbs. min; ability to climb and work on ladders and scaffolds; ability to work in foul weather environments
• Enter's time off in the District Absentee Management Software System

REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated aptitude for successful completion of the tasks assigned
• Such alternative to the above qualifications as Superintendent or designee may find appropriate and acceptable
• High school diploma or GED required
• 3-5 Years' experience as a custodian for a school district preferred
• Exhibit ability, knowledge, technical skills and expertise to successfully perform required duties.
• Valid MA Class D driver's license
• Knowledge and skills in using a wide range of equipment and tools as needed to perform the job
• Able to maintain relations with co-workers, other school departments and outside contractors

Position Type:

Full-time