HEAD CUSTODIAN

Beaumont Independent School District

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Head Custodian

Head Custodian

CLASSIFICATION : Nonexempt

Nonexempt

REPORTS TO :

Supervisor of Operations / Grounds

PAY GRADE : OPER

OPER

PayGrd

Choose # of days worked

LOCATION :

Maintenance / Operations

DATE REVISED : 4 / 19 / 2017

4 / 19 / 2017

PRIMARY PURPOSE :

Lead and work with the assigned housekeeping staff in cleaning and maintaining buildings and grounds to ensure safe, clean, and comfortable conditions for occupants.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education / Certification :

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Effective communication skills necessary to converse with various types of persons; ability to read and write

Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work

Organizational skills necessary to direct the efforts of skilled and unskilled custodial personnel

Ability to analyze problems and affect the solution most favorable to the district

Ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Experience :

Five years prior supervisory experience preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

Direct all phases of custodial tasks in assigned building including but not limited to the following : cleaning

buildings and grounds, minor maintenance as required, organization, training, evaluation and morale of staff, security,

operating building equipment, reporting needed repairs, compliance with health and safety standards, other related tasks.

Periodically inspect completed jobs to insure adequacy.

Accountable for supplies purchased or issued.

Respond to afterhours emergencies as necessary involving assigned building.

Responsible for meeting performance standards.

Maintain a clean, safe, and well organized facility and work area.

Perform scheduled and emergency repairs and / or maintenance, as directed.

Ensure building security, locking, and unlocking doors for cleaning or special school events taking place after regular hours;

check for unauthorized persons in building; call security at opening or closing of building; check and lock windows.

Always act in lead position unless otherwise instructed.

Carry out all duties in accordance with BISD Board of Education policies and administrative regulations.

Maintain a high personal standard in the following areas : attitude, cooperation, dependability, judgment, initiative, self-improvement, and as a role model for students.

EQUIPMENT USED :

Buffers, vacuum cleaners, water pick-up machines, carpet machine, and other tasks related tools and equipment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Lead a staff of custodians engaged in cleaning and performing light maintenance work inside and outside buildings.

WORKING CONDITIONS : Mental Demands

Mental Demands

Maintain emotional control under stress

Work with frequent interruptions

Occasionally required to work nights or prolonged hours

Physical Demands

Heavy lifting with minimum floor to knuckle lift of 125 lbs.

Substantial amount of walking, standing, kneeling, bending, climbing, and squatting; some shoveling

Operation of a motor vehicle

Environmental Demands

Work outside and inside; exposure to hot and cold temperatures, and exposure to excessive humidity

Exposure to fumes from strippers, waxes, solvents, dust, toxic chemical, cleaning agents, grease, and oil

Working on ladders, slippery on uneven walking surfaces

Work alone; may work at night

Subject to reassignment as directed

The above statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to the job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

The Beaumont Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex in the educational programs or activities that it operates and is an equal opportunity employer.