GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under limited supervision, performs a variety of manual activities cleaning and maintaining buildings and functions as a head custodian for a small number of lower level custodial workers.  Controls and performs routine maintenance to heating and air conditioning equipment on the work site.  Reports to the school principal and/or other designated school administrator. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assigns tasks to other custodians. 
• Demonstrates work procedures. 
• Observes work of lower level custodians and identifies any needed improvement. 
• Tends heating and air conditioning equipment. 
• Cleans and makes minor repairs and adjustments to heating and air conditioning equipment. 
• Moves equipment and supplies as directed. 
• Makes minor repairs to furniture or facilities. 
• Reports to supervisor damages or needed repairs requiring outside attention. 
• Washes windows, woodwork, walls and other surfaces. 
• Cleans and polishes floors. 
• Replaces light bulbs and florescent tubes. 
• Empties wastebaskets and other trash receptacles. 
• Locks and unlocks doors. 
• Maintains adequate supplies and materials on site. 
• Maintains records of work schedules and assignments. 
• Reports outstanding or unsatisfactory work and behavior to supervisors. 

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as assigned by the principal and/or other school administrator.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.  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:  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.

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 simple records. 

DISCLAIMER

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this job.  It is not a contract or guarantee of employment, salary or benefits.