Head Custodian

Wayne County Public Schools Job Description Class : Classified

Dept: School

TITLE: Head Custodian Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Minimum three years' experience with custodial work.

REPORTS TO: Principal or Department Administrator

JOB GOAL: To provide a variety of cleaning and minor maintenance tasks in a facility, along with supervising other custodians assigned to that building/school.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Follow all rules, policies and procedures of Wayne County Public Schools, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to school facilities.
• Explain and/or demonstrate work procedures to other custodians.
• Assist with cleaning duties for maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Plan work schedules and assigns custodians (including self) to work areas and duties.
• Inspect work and direct corrections of deficiencies.
• Maintain simple clerical records of supplies and equipment.
• Requisition cleaning supplies and materials.
• Issue cleaning supplies and materials to custodians.
• Make minor repairs to furniture or facilities as needed.
• Assist with submitting work orders that require outside attention.
• Clean and make minor repairs to the heating and air conditioning equipment, along with providing regular replacement or filters.
• Participate in scheduled training workshops and applies new knowledge and skills in daily work.
• Provide basic in-service training of custodians.
• Make the rounds to determine if the work is being completed accurately and that safety procedures are being followed.
• Address all day to day personnel issues with the custodial staff.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required by the Principal or Department Administrator.

Terms of Employment: Twelve-month work year/AtWill/FLSA NonExempt

Starting Salary and/or Grade: Grade 58 ($32,148 - $42,888)

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board and local policy on evaluation of personnel.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to meet all schedules and deadlines in a timely manner.
• Considerable knowledge of custodial work and associated supplies, materials and equipment.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, teachers, administrators and the general public.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, push/pull 75 pounds.