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Head Custodian - Daytime Shift

Employer
Burlington Public Schools
Location
Burlington, VT, US
Salary
$17.00 - $19.00 / Per Hour

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Job Details

The Head Custodian is a non-exempt/hourly position that will report to both the BuildingPrincipal/Administrator. This position is governed by the Agreement between Burlington Board of School Commissioners and Property Services Employees of the Burlington School District. The Head Custodian at the Burlington School District works to provide a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for students and staff in which to teach, learn, and grow. Head Custodians ensure the proper and ongoing maintenance of the school building(s), grounds, school equipment and custodial equipment. Supervises building custodians. This position will be located at the Integrated Arts Academy campus.

The Essential Functions of this position include:
  1. Plan and oversee all custodial work, maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.
  2. Receive occasional communications during off-hours regarding building issues that may arise.
  3. Assist in selection, assignment, scheduling and training of members of the building custodial staff.
  4. Provide input to the performance and evaluation of the building custodial staff.
  5. Maintain an inventory and track distribution of equipment and supplies.
  6. Perform and ensure the performance of daily custodial tasks, including but not imited to:Sweep and/or dust mop classrooms, Clean corridors, Scrub and disinfecting of toilets and floors, Clean all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains, Dust all school furniture and flat surfaces, and Clean grounds.
  7. Frequent washing of windows, inside and out.
  8. Change light bulbs, as needed.
  9. Keep all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation.
  10. Prompt and thorough removal of ice and snow.
  11. Care for heating, lighting, ventilating and plumbing systems in the area of responsibility, including regular filter changes.
  12. Active member of a crew in performing custodial duties.
  13. Perform work requiring moderate to heavy labor, including but not limited to lifting, pushing, and pulling.
  14. Promptly report all instances of vandalism to the Director of Property Services and Operations Manager - Custodial Services.
  15. Care for custodial equipment and promptly report all items which require repairs or servicing the Operations Manager - Custodial Services, Director of Property services, or Senior Facilities Technician, as appropriate.

The required education and experience of this position include:
  1. Education:
    1. Minimum Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
  2. Experience:
    1. Minimum Required: Minimum Two to three years of relevant training and/or experience. Commercial cleaning experience preferred. Experience waxing and stripping floors, and using a scrubber, floor buffer, commercial vacuum and other floor machines also preferred.
  3. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:[Check only 1 box below]
  • Working knowledge: Sufficient familiarity with the subject to know basic principles and terminology and to understand and solve simple problems.
  • General knowledge: Sufficient knowledge of a field to perform most work in normal situations. The work calls for comprehension of standard situations and includes knowledge of most of the significant aspects of the subject.
  • Thorough knowledge: Advanced knowledge of the subject matter. The work calls for sufficient comprehension of the subject area to solve unusual as well as common work problems, to be able to advise on technical matters, and to serve as a resource on the subject for others in the organization.
  • Comprehensive knowledge: Requires complete mastery and understanding of the subject. This term should be used sparingly and only for unusually exacting or responsible positions required to originate hypotheses, concepts, or approaches.
  1. List Specific Skills And/Or Abilities Required:
  1. Ability to maintain a valid State Driver's license.
  2. Ability to use brooms, brushes, mops, power-operated scrubbing machines, vacuum cleaners, buffers, shampooers, wet vacuums, liquid waxes & degreasers, dust absorbers and other custodial supplies.
  3. Ability to read and write at an acceptable level.
  4. Ability to use and care for building service equipment and supplies according to written and oral instructions.
  5. Ability to communicate courteously, efficiently, and effectively with a variety of individuals, including students, faculty, administrators, parents, and representatives of outside organizations.
  6. Ability to adapt to changing work priorities.
  7. Ability to meet deadlines and schedules.
  8. Ability to work as part of a team.

The hours for this 1st shift position are primarily 6:00 am - 2:30 pm Monday through Friday during the school year. Hours are subject to change at any time to reflect facility needs.

Primary Location:
Property Services
Salary Range:
$17.00 - $19.00 / Per Hour
Shift Type:
Full-Time

Company

The Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning and working environment that supports student achievement and success. BSD administrators lead inclusive school communities with our vision: "Cultivating caring, creative, and courageous people. - Join the journey.” Located in Burlington, Vermont. The District has a vibrant, picturesque, culturally diverse community on Lake Champlain. With our excellent school system, parks, and local ski mountains within an hour’s drive, it is not surprising that Burlington routinely finds itself on the “best places in the country to raise children” lists.

 

 

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
802-865-5332
Location
150 Colchester Avenue
Burlington
VT
05401
United States

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