Job description

Twinsburg City School District

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL HEAD CUSTODIAN File

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor and Principal

Description: Coordinates and performs custodial and maintenance duties to protect and preserve the school building grounds, equipment, and furnishings. Keeps the maintenance supervisor informed about maintenance concerns and emerging issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma. Post-secondary training in a trade is desirable.
• Documented evidence of a clear criminal record (FBI and BCI).
• Meets all mandated health requirements.
• Custodial and/or building maintenance experience.
• Holds or is qualified to obtain a pesticide application license.
• Basic mechanical, electrical, plumbing and carpentry skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply blueprint and schematic diagram information.
• Knowledge about building codes, accessibility guidelines, safety regulations, and environmental laws.
• Knowledge of pneumatic, microelectronic, and other HVAC control systems.
• Proficient in boiler operations, preventive maintenance, and repair procedures.
• Available to respond to building and/or service emergencies (24 hour call basis).

Supervisory Responsibility:

Under the direction of the maintenance supervisor: provides instructions and communicates expectations to assigned staff temporary employees and trainees. Promotes teamwork and helps staff as needed to successfully accomplish delegated duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

• Performs custodial duties. Provides for the regular and orderly removal of trash. Cleans floors. Sanitizes toilet rooms. Re-supplies toilet paper, towels, soap, etc. Polishes furniture/ woodwork. Washes windows.
• Supervises work crews. Helps custodians meet established schedules.
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
• Promotes a favorable image of the school district.
• Monitors building conditions during working hours. Recognizes when problems may be developing (e.g., unusual odors, noises, leaks, etc.). Immediately reports suspected problems and/or unsafe conditions. Maintains clear routes to fire exits.
• Coordinates preparation and clean-up activities for building events.
• Performs minor repairs that do not unduly disrupt the routine work schedule.
• Avoids disrupting classroom activities except during emergencies.
• Monitors and regulates the building’s heating and ventilating equipment.
• Deals with unexpected situations (e.g., ill children, spills, broken glass, etc.).
• Follows approved safety procedures to clean up injuries involving chemicals, solvents, blood, body fluids and/or body tissues. Participates in occupational safety and health training programs as directed.
• Cleans, moves, and arranges furnishings, supplies, and equipment as directed.
• Monitors inventories and reorders supplies to maintain reliable service levels.
• Helps with the receipt of deliveries. Unloads trucks. Inspects packages for damage. Verifies quantities. Organizes and stores supplies.
• Inspects HVAC equipment as directed. Maintains boiler logs. Helps prepare boilers for annual inspections and summer shutdown.
• Complies with MSDS, AHERA, EPA, OSHA and PERRA regulations. Ensures that custodial supplies are labeled and stored safely.
• Prepares and submits reports, records, and inventories as directed.
• Promptly documents all injuries that require a medical referral.
• Performs grounds keeping duties. Maintains and prepares equipment for storage.
• Removes snow, ice, and debris along sidewalks to public entrances.
• Picks-up and delivers equipment, materials, and other supplies as directed.
• Reports student discipline problems, vandalism or other related concerns to the building principal.
• Inspects safety equipment (e.g., emergency lights, alarm systems, ground fault protectors, etc.) as directed. Anticipates and is prepared for fire, health, and safety inspections.
• Acts responsibly to protect district equipment and property. Takes appropriate action during adverse weather conditions. Responds to building emergencies as requested.
• Helps deal with unexpected circumstances or pressing district needs as directed.
• Helps manage building security. Assists rental groups as directed. Directs visitors to the office. Secures the building at the end of the workday.
• Takes precautions to ensure student safety. Reports unauthorized persons or suspicious circumstances immediately.
• Reports evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law.
• Keeps current and shares knowledge about advances in equipment technology.
• Promotes a positive image of the custodial department. Wears appropriate work attire and maintains a neat appearance.
• Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Participates in staff meetings and professional growth activities as directed.
• Accepts responsibility for decisions and conduct. Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

The following characteristics and physical skills are essential for the successful performance of assigned duties.

• Demonstrates professionalism and maintains a positive work attitude.
• Takes the initiative to identify and solve problems independently.
• Effectively uses verbal, nonverbal, writing, and listening skills.
• Works cooperatively to support a successful team effort.
• Reacts productively to interruptions and changing conditions.
• Works in confined spaces that may limit physical movement.
• Performs activities that require reaching, crouching, kneeling, and/or crawling.
• Completes detailed paperwork accurately.
• Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Travels to meetings and work assignments.
• Lifts, carries, and/or moves instructional supplies and equipment.
• Climbs and works from a ladder or other equipment that requires balancing skills.

Working Conditions:

Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.

• Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Potential for interaction with disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and seasonal temperature extremes.
• Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Exposure to loud noises and equipment vibrations.
• Duties may require operating power tools and exposure to electrical hazards.
• Duties may require exposure to chemicals, combustible materials, airborne particulates, and odors.
• Duties may require wearing protective clothing and using safety equipment.
• Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines.
• Duties may require working during the evening and/or weekend.

Performance Evaluation:

Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Twinsburg City School District Board of Education.

The Twinsburg City School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.

Revised: August 21, 2000

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• School

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Twinsburg, OH 44087: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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