Senior Custodian-Days

Haverhill Public Schools•Haverhill, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Custodian is in charge of, responsible for, and supervises all workers engaged in custodial operation in the school facility. In accordance with Civil Service Regulations, Haverhill School Committee Regulations, and provisions of the Custodial Contract, he/she is to make recommendations and evaluations concerning the hiring, workload, assignment, effectiveness, transfer, and dismissal of custodial personnel. For all intents and purposes, he is to be considered the immediate supervisor of all custodial personnel in the building. The Senior Custodian is generally responsible for the achievement of the purposes of custodial services in the building, i.e., preserve property values, protect health and safety of occupants; support the educational objectives of the building and provide a climate for learning; develop goodwill and maintain cleanliness and neatness. He/she is also responsible for the appearance of the grounds of the facility. Orient and instruct custodial personnel. Submit an inventory of supplies, equipment, and materials in accordance with approved building procedures. Recommend an annual budget for custodial supplies and equipment to the principal. Submit custodial vacation schedules to the principal. Assign custodians to summer work and events at school with the approval of the principal. Receive all incoming supplies and supervise disbursement of supplies within the building. Maintain custodial work schedule and working hours as established by administration. Maintain a checklist of facilities and inform principal of safety and health impediments within the facility. Submit both a verbal and written report of vandalism to the In absence of the principal, report vandalism to the Haverhill Police Department and Central Office. Check school when called by Police or School Security to do so on off-hours and submit a written report of same to principal. Designate alternate to be contacted in absence. Complete minor repair work to be done by custodians, which do not require services of a licensed person. Report other repairs and emergency repairs to be done to Director of Maintenance with a follow-up written report to the principal. Perform all other general duties as indicated by directives of the principal, Executive Director of Business, Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee, and policies of the Haverhill School Committee.

Requirements

Must be able and willing to perform duties and to direct others in performing similar duties.
Must be able to supervise and instruct custodial personnel.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of carpentry, painting, plumbing, cement work, electrical work, and maintenance of equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervising custodial staff
Making recommendations and evaluations concerning hiring, workload, assignment, effectiveness, transfer, and dismissal of custodial personnel
Preserving property values
Protecting health and safety of occupants
Supporting the educational objectives of the building
Providing a climate for learning
Developing goodwill and maintaining cleanliness and neatness
Maintaining the appearance of the grounds
Orienting and instructing custodial personnel
Submitting an inventory of supplies, equipment, and materials
Recommending an annual budget for custodial supplies and equipment to the principal
Submitting custodial vacation schedules to the principal
Assigning custodians to summer work and events at school with the approval of the principal
Receiving all incoming supplies and supervising disbursement of supplies within the building
Maintaining custodial work schedule and working hours as established by administration
Maintaining a checklist of facilities and informing principal of safety and health impediments within the facility
Submitting reports of vandalism
Checking the school when called by Police or School Security on off-hours
Completing minor repair work
Reporting other repairs and emergency repairs to the Director of Maintenance