Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1 year supervisor or leadership role
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in institutional, building custodial work
• Ability to work various shifts (days, nights, weekends and holidays) and locations within the school district and some after-hours and weekend rentals, if applicable
• Ability to communicate, read, write, and follow written, and oral instructions in English
• Ability to schedule, assign, supervise, coordinate, and inspect the work of a moderate-sized staff of custodial employees
• Demonstrated knowledge of the hazards/safety precautions, methods, materials, and practices used in institutional custodian work and the proper use and care of custodial equipment
• Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment economically, efficiently, and safely
• Ability to keep accurate records and to prepare accurate reports
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, employees, school personnel, students, and the general public
• Ability to carry equipment such as vacuums on back

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Additional Information

• Work requires sufficient physical strength, agility, dexterity, and hand-eye-foot coordination to perform all essential tasks, including operating custodian equipment, lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds, pushing and pulling equipment weighing up to 70 pounds, reaching in front of body and stretching overhead. Employee is exposed to potential chemical hazards and toxic substances when using cleaning liquids, solvents and solutions, to potential biological hazards when cleaning restrooms, and to potential physical hazards when operating custodian equipment. Work also exposes employee to dust, fumes and occasionally to adverse weather conditions. Work requires the frequent use of safety clothing and equipment and compliance with safety procedures. Usage of propane gas and battery operated equipment. Most positions require work during evening/night shifts.