Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
1.High School diploma desirable
2.Satisfactory health as evidenced through physical examination by physician.
3.Ability to communicate effectively - orally and in writing - with school administrators, faculty and custodial staff.
4.Previous experience, demonstrated aptitude and competence in custodial maintenance work.
5.Demonstrated ability in use of custodial tools and equipment.
6.Demonstrated aptitude with computer applications including Excel, Word, Email and the Internet.
7.Must be able to list 50-60 pounds without assistance.
8.Such alternative to above qualifications as the School Committee or Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORT TO: Principal, Superintendent and Facilities Director

JOB MISSION: To maintain the physical school plant in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of them may be made at all times.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Helps in the selection, assignment, scheduling, and training of members of the custodial staff.
2. Plans and oversees all custodial maintenance to ensure a high standard of cleanliness, safety, and efficiency.
3. Monitors all custodian time records and certifies them for salary payment.
4. Maintains an inventory, requisitions supplies, and recommends for purchase of suitable tools, equipment, and custodial supplies.
5. Acts as a working leader insuring the daily cleaning of the entire school, its grounds, walkways, drives, and play areas.
6. Regulates the use of utilities to obtain maximum economy and efficiency consistent with safety and health.
7. Checks the proper opening of all doors in the morning on school days and their closing at night.
8. Is responsible for establishing a preventative maintenance program for the ongoing upkeep of mechanical and electrical equipment.
9. Reports immediately to the principal any damage to school property as a result of vandalism or other acts.
10. During the winter season checks the proper clearing of snow from walkways and entrances to the schools and assists his staff when necessary to ensure this is done.
11. Makes minor building repairs himself/herself or with his/her staff and reports major repairs needed to the school principal.
12. Complies with laws and ordinances regarding the storage and disposal of rubbish.
13. Must be available to work overtime to cover special events and emergencies.
14. Conducts periodic tests of all safety equipment such as extinguishers, alarms, emergency lighting systems, etc.
15. Prepares formal written evaluations for all custodians in the building.
16. Implements energy conservation measures and is responsible for proper thermostat settings.
17. Such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-year position

SALARY RANGE: In accordance with the current Agreement between the Longmeadow Education Association (Unit H) and the Longmeadow School Committee.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Yes

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1

Welcome to Center School!

Center School, located on the historic town "Green," is a vibrant and exhilarating place to learn and work for students from Kindergarten through grade five and about seventy-five faculty and staff members. Our school has state of the art technology, including a lab and media center. We have a dedicated staff and actively involved parents. Most importantly, we have wonderful students! To learn more about the Longmeadow Public Schools please copy and paste the following into your webbrowser: https://sites.google.com/longmeadow.k12.ma.us/equitythrougheducation/ https://www.longmeadow.k12.ma.us/

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Longmeadow Public Schools is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or pregnancy/pregnancy related conditions.

Job Requirements
The Head Custodian is responsible for the comfortable operation of the School ensuring that standards of cleanliness, sanitation, safety are met. Also responsible for the execution of administrative tasks required to operate the school in an effective manner. The following information is provided pursuant to ADA requirements. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Physical demands are a way of describing the physical activities that a job requires. Strength: Light-Heavy lifting, 60 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 30 pounds. Key:Occasionally (O)Up to 1/3 of the time Frequently (F)From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time Constantly (C)2/3 of the time or more Standing:(C) Sitting:(O) Walking:(C) Lifting:(F) Reaching(C) - Extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction Handling(C) - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise work with hand(s) Fingering (F) - Picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily Talking (F)Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word Hearing (C)Perceiving the nature of sounds by the air Near Acuity (C)Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less Far Acuity (C)Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more Color Vision (F)Ability to identify and distinguish colors Field of Vision(C) Observing an area that can be seen up and down or right and left when eyes are fixed on a given point. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Environmental conditions are a means of describing the physical surroundings of a worker in a specific job. This position is performed in a school setting where the environmental conditions should have no effect on how the job is performed. Noise: Level 3 - Moderate level of intensity.

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions
For this position, you only need to complete the following portions of the SchoolSpring application: -Cover Letter -Resume -3 Current Letters of Reference (less than one year old)

Application Questions
This employer has requested that all applicants answer the following questions. It is highly recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.
1.
Hobbies and Special Interests: Please list any hobbies or special interests you have:
Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)

2.
Why will you be an asset to the Longmeadow Public Schools?
Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)

3.
Present Position:
Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)

4.
Academic Education: List High Schools, colleges, universities attended; location; # of years; kind of diploma or degree; date rec'd or expected
Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)

5.
List any skills or training you have that would assist you in the position you are applying for:
Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)

6.
Experience: Please list your past work history including: position held; employer name, address, and phone number; Dates (from-to); # of years; reason for leaving.
Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)

Contact Information
Donna Hutton, Principal
837 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, Massachusetts 01106
Phone: 413-565-4290
Email: dhutton@longmeadow.k12.ma.us