Chief Custodian (6:00am-2:30pm) - Marley Elementary

Title Code:

Chief Custodian

JOB SUMMARY

Participates, plans, and supervises the general cleaning of assigned facility to ensure a safe and sanitary learning environment for students and staff along with operating boilers and maintaining variety of mechanical equipment.

Additional Work Days/HoursBased on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Emergencies
• Inclement weather conditions
• Overtime as needed
• Summer hours

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Makes minor plumbing, electrical, general maintenance, and custodial equipment repairs.
• Performs cleaning and inspects facilities and grounds to ensure maintenance of safety, sanitary, and security standards on a daily basis.
• Performs preventive maintenance and operates the heating, air conditioning, and ventilating equipment in a safe and efficient manner to provide a comfortable interior climate within established guidelines.
• Opens, closes, and locks buildings and gates, or assigns tasks to responsible subordinate.
• Assists the principal or designee in preparing work requests.
• Maintains records of area inspections, inventory, training, and equipment maintenance as required.
• Instructs employees in the proper use of building services, supplies, equipment, and cleaning procedures.
• Oversees and participates in the snow removal program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.

Experience

• Three (3) years general minor building maintenance repair experience required; or
• Three (3) years specific AACPS Custodian I experience required; and
• One (1) year general heating and cooling equipment experience preferred; and
• Two (2) years specific professional cleaning preferred; and
• One (1) year general supervisory and/or lead experience preferred; and
• Six (6) months specific Anne Arundel County Public Schools Lead Custodian experience preferred; and
• Six (6) months specific Anne Arundel County Public Schools Lead and/or Chief Custodian acting assignments preferred.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Ability to speak, read and write English sufficiently to give and receive instructions.
• Knowledge of and ability to ensure compliance with Right to Know Law, Asbestos Awareness, Blood Borne Pathogens and general cleaning methods and procedures, and handling of cleaning equipment and chemicals, including proper disposal.
• Ability to operate custodial and grounds care equipment.
• Ability to safely use and operate genie lift; training provided if necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Ability to employ business technology tools as required of all AACPS employees, e.g. E-mail, obtaining relevant AACPS employee information through the AACPS Intranet, employing the electronic benefits enrollment tool and any other electronic tools implemented in the future.
• Provides basic hand tools.

Licenses and CertificationsEmployee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Successful completion of 4th Grade Stationary Engineer License issued by Maryland Board of Stationary Engineers required; or
• Successful completion of Introduction to Operations Equipment & Plant Procedures Course and Certificate issued by AACPS or equivalent outside course required; or
• Consideration will be given to candidates who can achieve a passing grade on Introduction to Operations Equipment & Plant Procedures Course and Certificate issued by AACPS or equivalent outside course required; and
• Successful completion of Leadership Training or Certificate Course issued by AACPS or equivalent outside course required; or
• First available after appointment Leadership Training or Certificate Course issued by AACPS or equivalent outside course required.

Driving Requirements

N/ALEADERSHIP

ROLELead Worker Duties/Responsibilities

• Train employees
• Direct the work of employees
• Provide feedback to assist the supervisor's assessment of the employee's performance
• Plan the work
• Instruct employees in specific techniques and technical methods to use
• Perform same type of work as employees the Lead Worker is assigned to lead

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING

CONDITIONSThe physical demands and working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Standing:

over 2/3 percent of the time

Walking:

over 2/3 percent of the time

Sitting:

under 1/3 percent of the time

• Using hands to handle or feel: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Pinching (fine motor skills): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Wrist deviation: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Keyboarding:

under 1/3 percent of the time

Pushing:

under 1/3 percent of the time

Pulling:

under 1/3 percent of the time

• Reaching (with hands and/or arms): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Climbing (Ascend/Descend): under 1/3 percent of the time

Balancing:

under 1/3 percent of the time

Stooping:

under 1/3 percent of the time

Kneeling:

under 1/3 percent of the time

Crouching:

under 1/3 percent of the time

Crawling:

under 1/3 percent of the time

Bending:

under 1/3 percent of the time

Twisting:

under 1/3 percent of the time

Squatting:

under 1/3 percent of the time

Talking:

under 1/3 percent of the time

Hearing:

under 1/3 percent of the time

Smelling:

under 1/3 percent of the time

Repetitive Motions:

between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination:

under 1/3 percent of the time

• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

VisionThe vision demands with correction described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirementsWork EnvironmentLocation
• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Outdoor environment: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Street environment (near moving traffic): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Confined space: under 1/3 percent of the timeExposure
• Outdoor weather conditions: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Work near moving mechanical parts: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Work in high, precarious places: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Fumes or airborne particles: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: under 1/3 pe.

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