Head Custodian @ Berino Elementary at Gadsden Independent School District (NM), NM

About the Department

Serve as a working leader responsible for coordinating and monitoring custodial staff and custodial services at assigned campus.   Perform, schedule, and implement routine cleaning duties and maintenance procedures to ensure a high standard of safety, cleanliness and efficiency of building operations and grounds.  Adhere to federal and state laws, as well as, district policies, procedures and regulations, including the Physical Plant Handbook.

Position Duties

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

Complies with the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession; upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives, regulations, GISD school board policies, as well as local, state and federal regulations including the Physical Plant Handbook. 

Follow routine cleaning and disinfecting schedules and maintenance procedures to ensure a high standard of safety, cleanliness and efficiency of building operations; perform routine cleaning duties as part of the custodial team.

Lead and coordinate the work of assigned custodial personnel under his/her supervision, ensuring that assigned duties are completed on schedule and are done well within the area(s) assigned.

Maintain custodial equipment by following the Routine Cleaning Procedures and Quarterly Equipment Inspections defined in the Physical Plant Handbook and also completes the Quarterly Building Inspection Form.

Implement and maintain established schedules and procedures for routine custodial care, maintenance of grounds and campus facilities as needed, and make custodial assignment changes, as needed.

Conduct daily walk-thru of campus buildings and facilities to ensure proper completion of all custodial and minor maintenance duties.

Perform minor maintenance.  Install/refill soap, paper towel, and toilet paper dispensers.  Monitor and maintain cleanliness of electrical and mechanical rooms and report malfunctions to the Maintenance Department.  Identify and correct unsafe conditions and report any major repair needs that are not correctable to the Maintenance Department.

Direct and assist with the cleaning and refinishing of floors, moving of furniture, set up of facilities for school events, changing light bulbs, and other support operations.

Respond to intrusion and fire alarm calls after-hours (Compensated)

Oversee procedures for securing, checking and safeguarding facilities; check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and working properly during hours of building occupancy.

Provide training and orientation to assigned custodial staff on proper and safe use of tools, equipment and chemicals; comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash and chemicals.

Submit maintenance work order requests and order equipment and supplies through established procedures; maintain accurate records of inventory to satisfactorily complete required tasks.

Direct and monitor the work of custodial staff at campus and conduct annual performance evaluations.

Participate in and ensure site custodians trim grass and shrubs, water campus grounds, pick up of trash and litter, empty trash cans as directed by the Supervisor of Custodial Services or designee, blow and/or power wash leaves and debris in from sidewalks, entrances and courtyards.

Wear only custodial uniforms that are in good condition, as provided by G.I.S.D., and ensure that all custodians under his/her supervision also wear uniforms and that such uniforms are in good condition.

Attendance at the work site is required to meet essential functions of the job.

Maintain accurate time sheets and have them approved by designee. Demonstrate punctuality, reliability, integrity, cooperation and efficient use of time in the performance of assigned duties.

Participate in professional development activities/trainings, as required by the district/department.

Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties; support the goals of the district/department and follow district policies and procedures.

Checks district email daily and ensures custodians also check their district email daily.

Maintain a professional code of ethics and perform other duties as assigned.

Enters work orders for repair and maintenance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Oversees custodians at individual campus/site level.

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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to read, write, understand and speak English.  

Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance and safety procedures.  Ability to safety operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment.  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• One (1) year supervisory experience;
• Three (3) years verifiable experience in custodial services 
• Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building maintenance.
• Meet deadlines with severe time constraints.

 MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.  Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must possess a valid New Mexico or Texas driver’s license; to be insurable by the district auto liability insurance carrier; subject to the district drug and alcohol testing policy and regulation.

Other Qualifications

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Must be able to effectively and independently operate a computer in order to place online orders. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.   Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here 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  

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as cleaning supplies.  Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 90 lbs such as salt and bulk furniture.  The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, scrubbing machines.   Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  Work near or with moving mechanical equipment. Maintains emotional control under stress.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward.  The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs on to ladders.  The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and truck more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.  The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.