CLASS TITLE: LEAD CUSTODIAN

BASIC FUNCTION:

Provide work direction and guidance to assigned custodians and participate in custodial duties to clean and maintain classrooms, offices, buildings and related assigned facilities in a clean, safe and orderly condition.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

· Assign, monitor and participate in cleaning and custodial functions for assigned classrooms, buildings and related facilities; inspect assigned site and report condition of facility.

· Assign, monitor and review the work of assigned custodial personnel; assist in training; submit time sheets of custodians to proper personnel.

· Inspect assigned areas for safety hazards and compliance with sanitation standards; report safety, sanitation and fire hazards to appropriate authority.

· Perform a variety of custodial duties as required including cleaning floors, walls, fixtures, chalkboards, carpets and restrooms according to established methods and procedures.

· Perform minor, non-technical repairs as needed; prepare work orders for emergency maintenance; report need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority.

· Lock and unlock doors and maintain security of school facility.

· Pick up paper and debris and sweep and clean walkways and entrances; assist with snow removal from steps, walkways and entrances as needed.

· Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums and floor cleaning and polishing machines; assist with ordering supplies and equipment as needed.

· Inspect heating and electrical systems to assure proper working condition as assigned.

· Provide in-service training for custodial staff as assigned.

· Report suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus to appropriate personnel; monitor facility and equipment for possible hazards or unsafe conditions and notify appropriate personnel.

· Lock and unlock gates, doors and windows; maintain security of the school facility; turn on alarm system as assigned.

· Perform special custodial work upon request of faculty.

· Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

· Proper methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work and routine non-technical maintenance.

· Requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

· Principles of training and providing work direction.

· Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

· Modern cleaning methods, including basic methods of cleaning and preserving floors, chalk boards, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.

· Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.

· Basic record-keeping techniques.

ABILITY TO:

· Oversee and participate in custodial work to assure the maintenance of assigned school facility is in a clean, safe and orderly condition.

· Train and provide work direction to others.

· Inspect, assign and review the work of others.

· Work independently with little direction.

· Properly estimate quantity and types of supplies and equipment needed.

· Use cleaning materials, equipment and methods according to established standards.

· Apply and explain schedules, procedures and use of equipment and supplies used in custodial work.

· Maintain tools and equipment in a safe, clean and working condition.

· Perform minor non-technical repairs.

· Perform heavy physical labor.

· Understand and follow oral and written directions.

· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

· Meet schedules and time lines.

· Inspect and assure the security of facilities during assigned shift.

· Maintain routine records and reports.

· Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and one year custodial experience.

Lead Custodian