Custodian, Day Lead II

Howard County Public School System

About The Position

This is a working supervisory custodial position. An employee in this class, with technical supervision from the custodial services manager or assistant manager and administrative supervision from a building administrator, is responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of the assigned facility and grounds. This individual works in conjunction with the Night Custodial Lead II to ensure the cleanliness of the building. The incumbent exercises general supervision over assigned custodians. Work is evaluated through observation while work is in progress and by inspection of completed assignments.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED (must scan and upload to the online application). Education completed outside the United States must be evaluated by an MSDE approved organization.
Two years of experience as a custodian.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a custodian in a school system or building maintenance.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and directs all aspects of routine building and grounds maintenance including general cleaning, snow removal and lawn mowing
Performs inspections to ensure building security and cleanliness of the building
Ensures custodial staff is trained to secure building and equipment
Cleans buildings by sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, sealing, washing surfaces, vacuuming, buffing surfaces, etc.
Performs ground maintenance by mowing, watering, sweeping and weeding
Moves and stores furniture and equipment
Removes snow and ice
Must be available for emergency calls.
Maintains a school system facility
Periodically inspects assigned areas and tasks to ensure work is performed in accordance with established standards
Maintains necessary records and prepares reports, requisitions and receives supplies
Issues cleaning materials
Maintains a basic custodial supply reserve
Cleans, lubricates, adjusts and performs other preventive maintenance on buildings and equipment.
Notifies the principal of necessary repairs which are beyond the scope of the assigned custodial personnel
Assigns and supervise custodians relevant to tasks
May be responsible for employee evaluations and relevant documentation
Performs other duties as assigned
The employee is responsible for the use of safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents.
The employee is responsible for using safe practices and methods in the operation and supplies related to their job.
The employee is further responsible for correcting any conditions within the building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees, students, or staff assigned to the building and reporting same to the appropriate administrator.