Crystal Lake School District currently has an opening for a Lead Custodian. The Lead Custodian provides custodial services at assigned site(s); ensuring an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations; overseeing the preparation of facilities for classroom activities and school events; overseeing and supporting assigned custodian(s) in the performance of their assignments; and ensuring that assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Supervises assigned custodial personnel (e.g. coordinates schedules, assigns tasks, provides training, motivate, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring functions are performed efficiently and in compliance with site requirements and established standards. Also provides input to the Operations Manager for evaluation of personnel.
- Consults with administrative personnel for the purpose of planning, prioritizing and scheduling custodial activities and achieving site maintenance objectives.
- Attends meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
- Performs routine inspections of the entire facility for the purpose of preventative maintenance.
- Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Secures facilities and grounds (e.g. doors, gates, alarms, lights, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and/or potential liability.
- Monitors and coordinates daily cafeteria responsibilities for the purpose of providing a safe and sanitary environment for students and staff.
- Prepares various reports (e.g. requisitions, safety inspections, work orders, inventory records, time sheets, etc.) for the purpose of providing information required to maintain the facility.
- Cleans assigned school facilities (e.g. classrooms, offices, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, corridors, carpets, windows, walls, restrooms, stage, locker rooms, removes graffiti, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
- Prepares site for daily operations (e.g. open access doors, gates, sweep/shovel/remove snow from walkways, minor landscaping at entryways/weed/debris removal, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the interior and exterior (e.g. parking lots, playgrounds, walkways, etc.) of the facilities are operational and safe for occupancy.
- Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and special events.
- Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuum, mops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items required to properly stock facilities.
- Distributes supplies and equipment (e.g. fill soap dispensers, towel/toilet paper dispensers, packages, furniture, carts, etc) for the purpose of disseminating materials to appropriate parties.
- Performs minor, job related, maintenance on custodial equipment, classroom furniture, and interior and exterior fixtures (e.g. change vacuum cleaner belts, bags, faucets, toilets, light fixtures, roof drains, window and door wells, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper functioning and usability of items.
- Performs summer maintenance (e.g. strip/wax floors, moves furniture, painting, etc.) for the purpose of completing and/or facilitating summer construction.
- Supports district maintenance staff (e.g. grounds, trades, maintenance, etc.) for the purpose of completing site activities/projects.
Other Functions
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Skills
- Able to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a need and desire to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
- Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include, but are not limited to: Operating equipment used in industrial maintenance including electrical cleaning equipment, common tools, cleaning supplies, etc.; operating standard office equipment including computer applications.
- Must be able to adhere to safety practices (e.g. proper use of chemicals, proper use of personal protective equipment, etc.)
- Able to prepare and maintain accurate records
Knowledge
- Be able to communicate clearly and understand written and oral instructions. Must also be able to understand written procedures and write routine documents.
- Be able to perform basic math functions.
- Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: Methods of industrial cleaning, including floors and carpets; basic tools for minor repairs of plumbing, carpentry, electrical and HVAC, emergency systems, etc., cleaning materials; safety practices and procedures.
Abilities
- Ability to work within a schedule and ability to schedule activities; collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment.
- Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances.
- Work with data utilizing specific, defined processes and operate equipment using a variety of standard methods.
- Ability to work with a wide diversity of individuals.
- Work with specific, job-related data and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans.
- Specific based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, Adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; setting priorities and working with constant interruptions.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing, training and motivating assigned custodian(s); and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: Significant lifting (75 lbs.), carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 0% sitting, 75% walking and 25% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Experience Minimum 5 years of Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required
Education High School diploma or equivalent
