Job Description
Title: Custodian 6 Lead
DBM Classification: B24/Grade 9
Department: Buildings & Grounds
Salary Range: $23.31 - $29.92 per hour
Employee Group: Custodians
Prepared Date: March, 2025
Reports to: Facilities Coordinator
FTE/ FLSA Status: 1.00-12-Months- Nonexempt
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direction of the Facilities Coordinator, the Custodial Lead is responsible for providing a clean, healthy, attractive, safe, and odor-free environment in their assigned buildings. The duties include coordinating evening custodial staff, monitoring staff activities and participating in cleaning and preventive maintenance, coordinating the setup and takedown activities for day events, and monitoring building security.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Cleans classrooms, bathrooms, hallways, stairways, offices and all areas in the buildings daily.
- Complete assigned work orders from Facilities Coordinator and Building Operations Supervisor.
- Performs general cleaning and maintenance within the building.
- Fulfills all regulatory requirement training and certifications.
- Performs mechanical duties, including operating fire alarm systems and boiler inspections. Cleans and organizes machines and equipment.
- Cleans unit ventilators, lubricates fans, motors, pumps, and compressors.
- Conducts floor cleaning equipment inspection.
- Responsible for temporary employee work duties.
- Restores and replaces paper towels, soap, toilet paper, light bulbs, and other consumable products as needed.
- Installs various filters.
- Monitors facilities and building security.
- Sets up and takes down furniture, chairs, bleachers, etc., for evening events in the building.
- Secure the building at night by setting alarms and locking doors and windows. Open and close buildings for events.
- Knows cleaning routines of evening contracted custodians and is prepared to give directions or fill in during emergencies.
- Routinely checks buildings on weekends or holidays.
- Represents the School District by assisting the general public in using school facilities.
- Tasks assigned may vary from day to day.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES - Knowledge of modern cleaning methods, including basic cleaning and preserving of floors, whiteboards, carpets, HVAC vents, furniture, walls, fixtures, blinds, sinks, and windows.
- Knowledge of the use and operations of cleaning equipment, tools, materials, and supplies used in custodial work.
- Knowledge of applicable custodial operations.
- Knowledge of the operation of all equipment required in the performance of the job.
- Knowledge of all safety precautions, risk management procedures, and proper lifting mechanics.
- Knowledge of boiler operation.
- Knowledge of the application, use, and proper storage of all chemicals used in the job performance.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the Building Operations Supervisor, building administrators, building staff, students, and operations personnel.
- Leading, delegating, and monitoring staff activities and functions to ensure work standards and compliance with departmental work orders, schedules, responsibilities, and the District's cleaning standards.
- Coordinating the setup and tear down of equipment, supplies, or materials needed for evening events or activities.
- Performing routine repairs and general maintenance within the facility.
- Cleaning and caring for the appearance of building areas and surfaces.
- Using tools, chemicals, and cleaning equipment.
- Reading, understanding, and following safety procedures and written instructions.
- Appropriate chemicals and cleaning equipment are utilized using various cleaning techniques.
- Knowledge of hazardous waste disposal, cleaning techniques, and materials.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - Directly oversees the daily work of other custodial employees in the building.
- Has responsibility for the overall direction, coordination, evaluation, and work direction of these employees in accordance with School District policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include assisting with interviewing, hiring, corrective action, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; providing performance feedback; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS - Be able to lift 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
- Pushing, pulling equipment that exceeds 100 pounds
- Must be able to climb a ladder, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces or positions as needed.
- Able to sit or stand for extended periods.
- Answer, communicate, and use 2-way radio in a clear, precise voice.
- seeing to perform assigned duties and responsibilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT - The work environment involves exposure to equipment, materials, and situations that require the following safety precautions, including protective equipment or safety procedures.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE - HS Diploma or GED
- At least one (1) year of prior work-related custodial or maintenance experience is required to gain entry into the job.
CERTIFICATION, LICENSE, REGISTRATION - 2nd Class Boilers or higher.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Holiday work, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,