MORGAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-3

POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

POSITION TITLE: HEAD CUSTODIAN

 

REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL AND FACILITIES DIRECTOR

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Effectively and efficiently maintain a clean and safe environment at the assigned location for students, site staff and the community.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Clean restrooms, offices, hallways, steps, gyms, cafeterias, classrooms and other areas as specified and instructed in a safe, efficient manner and within established guidelines.
2. Pick up and discard trash in specific areas as instructed. Comply with local laws and Morgan Re-3 procedures for the storage and disposal of supplies, chemicals, trash and waste.
3. Sweep and mop floors, walkways, steps and porches as instructed. De-ice and assist in shoveling snow from walkways and areas within 15’ of building as needed and instructed.
4. Vacuum carpeted areas. Shampoos and spot cleans as needed or as requested.
5. Dust and clean shelves, lockers, blinds, furniture, light fixtures and exhaust registers as needed and as requested.
6. Clean chalkboards, wash walls and windows as needed and requested.
7. Strip and wax tile floors, maintain, clean and seal wood floors as requested.
8. Use tools and equipment such as, but not limited to: buffers, vacuum cleaners, wet-dry vacuum cleaners, various size mops, brooms, wet mops, snow shovels, hand tools, power tools, dollies, carts, trash barrels, buckets, etc.
9. Perform minor maintenance tasks such as but not limited to replacing light bulbs and tubes, mirrors, dispensers, unplugging plumbing fixtures, installing chalkboards, bulletin boards, shelves and other similar duties.
10. Remove graffiti as soon as possible. Safely handle chemicals according to chemical directions and Morgan Re-3 policy.
11. Report emergencies and vandalism to appropriate personnel as soon as possible.
12. Move furniture, supplies and equipment as requested by supervisor or site administrator in a safe manner. Request assistance as needed.
13. Properly maintain, transport and store custodial equipment, supplies and chemicals according to policy. Notify supervisors of need for supply and equipment replacement.
14. Set up and take down tables, chairs and bleachers as well as related duties as instructed by the supervisor.
15. Report any accident, hazardous situations or malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel as soon as possible.
16. Assigns, schedules and coordinates custodial staff for regular and special cleaning, non-school events and overtime assignments when they are necessary.
17. Evaluation of custodial staff.
18. Open, close, inspect and secure property sites as appropriate.
19. Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
20. Work cooperatively with and maintain professional relationships with Morgan Re-3 employees and other professionals within specific areas of responsibility.
21. Maintain effective working relationships with Morgan County School District Re-3 staff and community representatives.
22. Work emergency overtime if needed.
23. Cooperate and work well with administration and fellow workers.
24. Perform other duties as assigned including raising and lowering of the flag.

 SKILLS ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE:

1. Ability to communicate in oral and written English preferred.
2. Ability to read and understand diagrams, written instructions on labels, work orders, memos, schedules and instructions from school personnel.
3. Able to accurately add and subtract whole numbers and compute ratios.
4. Ability to measure and accurately use measuring devices.
5. Able to meet deadlines and work within established schedules.
6. Able to work well both independently and as a team member.
7. Able to complete assignments by demonstrating initiative.
8. Ability to identify emergency situations and reports to appropriate personnel.
9. Ability to understand and comply with relevant laws and Morgan County School District Re-3 policies.