Lead Custodian at Fairfield County School District

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under limited general custodial work in the maintenance of assigned school campus; ensuring an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations; monitors the preparation of facilities for classroom activities and campus events; managing  and supporting assigned custodians in the performance of their assignments; and ensuring that assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely to the assigned principal.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs the cleaning of all facilities and grounds on cleaning from ceiling to floor, inside and outside of buildings and portables.

Performs interior cleaning, including sweeping, mopping, stripping and waxing hard floors; vacuuming and cleaning carpet; cleaning break areas and associated appliances, drink machines, etc.; clearing tables; dusting surfaces; cleaning glass surfaces; cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and stocking supplies, etc.

Consults with administrative personnel for the purpose of planning, prioritizing and scheduling custodial activities and achieving site maintenance objectives.
Removes trash from buildings. 

Monitors facility maintenance activities and assigned  custodial personnel for the purpose of ensuring functions are performed efficiently in compliance with site requirements and established standards. 

Prepares written materials (e.g., safety inspections, work orders, inventory records, time for the purpose of documenting activities and/or relating activities to administration for action.

Responds to and/or operational concerns (e.g., vandalism, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.  

Sweeps and otherwise maintains exterior walks and entrances; cleans exterior windows etc.

Moves furniture and other fixtures as needed; assists with setting up / tearing down tables, chairs, etc., for meetings and special events as necessary.

May perform routine work in the maintenance of the school campus, performing such duties as mowing grass, planting shrubs / trees / flowers, trimming trees and shrubbery, watering plants, removing weeds, removing trash and debris, etc.

Notes and reports major building/grounds maintenance needs to supervisor.

Secures facility on a daily basis; turns off lights in unoccupied areas and energy management policy offenses

May take down flag on a daily basis.

Requisitions supplies and materials as needed to perform assigned duties.

Maintains accurate and complete records of work completed and materials used.

Performs all duties in compliance with District and department policies, procedures and standards of quality and safety.  

Receives and responds to concerns, complaints and inquiries in areas of responsibility.

Operates floor buffers, vacuums, carpet shampooers, and other cleaning equipment, mowers, blowers, weed eaters; uses various cleaning supplies and chemicals, hand tools, lawn and garden tools; operates general office equipment.

Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, District / school administrators and staff, students, and the general public.

Attends training, meetings, etc., as necessary to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills. 

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
 

Requires high school diploma supplemented by five to seven years of custodial experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED
TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 

Physical Requirements: Requires medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, crouching, stretching or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis, or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Data Conception:  Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

Interpersonal Communication:  Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes the receiving of information and instructions from supervisor.

Language Ability:  Requires the ability to read work orders, technical instructions, schedules. Requires the ability to prepare routine records with the proper format.  Has the ability to speak before others with poise, voice control and confidence.

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.  Requires the ability to learn and understand principles and techniques; to make routine independent judgments in of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.  Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to follow verbal and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with co-workers and the general public.

Numeric Aptitude: Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to determine percentages and decimals and to determine time.  Must be able to use practical applications of fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion.

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 in using custodial equipment; to operate motor vehicles.

Manual Dexterity:  Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, control knobs, switches, hand tools, cleaning equipment and tools, etc.  Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination:  Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament:  Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.  Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines. May be subject to danger or risk to a slight degree.

Physical Communications:  Requires the ability to talk and hear: (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing:  perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
 

Knowledge of Job:  Has knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies of the School District as they pertain to the performance of of the Lead Custodian. Has the ability to learn, comprehend and apply regulations, procedures and related information. Has knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment associated with custodial maintenance work and basic work. Has knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the industry. Is able to operate equipment and use tools efficiently and safely. Has the ability to offer assistance to co-workers as required. Has the ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency. Has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations. Is able to read and interpret various materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job.  Is able to prepare simple records with accuracy and in a timely manner.  Has knowledge of the terminology used within the department. Knows how to maintain effective relationships with personnel of other departments, professionals and members of the public through contact and cooperation. Knows how to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations. Is able to perform work effectively despite occasional exposure to adverse environmental conditions, including temperature extremes, wetness/humidity, machinery hazards, skin irritants, toxic agents, disease, dirt, dust, odors, electrical currents, etc.

Quality of Work:  Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities.  Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility.  Maintains high quality communication and interaction with internal and external entities with whom the position interacts.

Quantity of Work:  Performs described Essential Functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively in work which consistently meets established standards and expectations.

Dependability:  Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work. Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.

Attendance:  Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness.  Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.

Initiative and Enthusiasm:  Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities.  Strives to anticipate to be accomplished, and initiates proper and acceptable action for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Judgment:  Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility.  Identifies issues or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives.  Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to issues or situations.  Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors.  Expert or experienced advice where appropriate and researches issues, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.

Cooperation:  Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same.  Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with established policies or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation intra- and inter-departmentally.

Relationships with Others:  Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and co-workers for mutual benefit.  Contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees.  Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous - and intra-, and with external entities with whom the position interacts.Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image.

Coordination of Work:  Plans and organizes daily work routine.  Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology.  Avoids duplication of effort.  Estimates expected time of completion of work elements and establishes a personal schedule accordingly.  Attends required meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time.  Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.  

Safety and Housekeeping:  Adheres to all established safety and housekeeping standards.  Ensures such standards are not violated.