Position

Description:

Direct
Supervisor
Evaluation

School Principal
Facilities Operations Manager

Terms of
Employment

Head

Custodian

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with

Board policy on Evaluation of Educational Support
Personnel.
Grade 7 of the ESP Work
8 Hours, 12-Month Work Year
Hours
Salary Scale

Role Overview
A Head Custodian I is responsible for the care of a small elementary school,
Fairview Outdoor Center, Marshall Street School and Antietam Academy. This
includes the building and grounds associated with the school. A Head Custodian I
works the day shift and must perform many custodial duties while the building is
occupied.
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma/GED
Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
Minimum two (2) years experience in the field of commercial cleaning and
building maintenance.
Minimum two (2) years experience working with and supervising other
employees.
Knowledge of tools and equipment to perform minor maintenance and
operations duties including the assembling of furniture.
Ability to use computer systems to perform work functions including but not
limited to ordering supplies, enter work orders, receive and send e-mails.
Willingness to participate in in-service training programs.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable
accommodations.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to diagnose minor issues within a school systems plumbing,
mechanical, and school equipment.
Role Responsibilities
Maintain the physical plant at assigned school.
Maintain the physical plant of a small elementary school.
- All phases of interior cleaning by using hand and machine tools.
- Acquire and develop knowledge of the school's mechanical, electrical, and
plumbing systems.
- Develop proficiency in the function, use, and care of all emergency lighting,
fire protection and security systems.
- Perform and direct all phases of grounds-keeping including necessary snow
removal.
- Make minor repairs to equipment and buildings.
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Position

Description:

Head

Custodian

Make monthly safety checks of the entire facility.

Order supplies and maintain a proper inventory of supplies and equipment.
Maintain and operate all types of mechanical equipment.
Provide required services to the athletic facilities and programs.
Assist the principal and other professional staff with co-curricular and
extracurricular activities as appropriate.
Provide custodial services to groups using schools after hours and on nonschool days.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Train and provide proper orientation in methods and use of cleaning
materials and
equipment to new custodians assigned to the school.
- Coordinate second shift staff assignments.
- Develop a summer cleaning program to provide complete cleaning during
the summer months.
- Keep employees advised of BOE policies and practices, providing
interpretation and explanations
Where necessary.
- Review and evaluate performance of staff monthly and determine necessary
adjustments to maintain a process for improvement.
- Provide sufficient managerial training for the Lead Custodian.
Demonstrate courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of
Washington County Public Schools.
Other duties as may be assigned.
Additional Notes

Reviewed By
Approved By

August 2013

Date
Date

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