LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT- HR Department

CUSTODIAL LEADER

Job Group: Operations - Facility Services

Classification: Classified

Terms of Employment: Pay Grade 4 on the Classified Staff Salary Schedule

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of the site administrator(s) or designee, coordinates the cleaning work requirements for assigned district facilities, including oversight of custodial employees and cleaning tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

1. Directs, inspects, and supports the work of custodians on an assigned shift with in an assigned area of the district.

2. Trains new custodial employees and respond to questions and concerns on all tasks listed in items 5 through 18.

3. Provides input for recognition, discipline, and evaluations of assigned staff to designated supervisor.

4. Conducts monthly inventory of cleaning materials, chemicals, and supplies and coordinates ordering and receiving of inventory with warehouse personnel or other assigned employees.

5. Washes and scrubs walls, lavatory fixtures, windows, drinking fountains, drains, lights, light fixtures, and painted surfaces.

6. Services soap dispensers, towel boxes, and similar containers.

7. Cleans floors by vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, polishing or scrubbing.

8. Cleans, dusts, and polishes woodwork, furniture, glass and other items.

9. Removes spots and graffiti from floors, walls, woodwork, furniture, carpets, and fixtures.

10. Empties and cleans wastepaper baskets and other refuse containers.

11. Cleans chalkboards, trays, and erasers.

12. Operates power sweepers, polishers, and other power equipment.

13. Moves and adjusts chairs, desks, tables, supplies, furniture, and changes lights as needed.

14. May be required to move, assemble or disassemble furniture, equipment, or other items, or to assist in other school functions in an emergency or as the need arises.

15. Strips, seals, and waxes floors.

16. Cleans and shampoos rugs and carpets.

17. Completes basic landscaping care, including but not limited to garbage pickup, weed pulling, putting rocks back into rock beds, and reporting additional issues to maintenance personnel for repair or replacement.

18. Conforms to safety standards as prescribed.

19. Performs other tasks related to the position as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

May involve supervision and/or participation in the work of an assigned Lyon County School District facility on a daily basis. Also, work hours may include nights and weekends when the work requires.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of custodial supplies and equipment.

2. Ability to supervise assigned staff.

3. Ability to plan and organize work.

4. Ability to understand written and oral instructions.

5. Ability to operate and maintain custodial equipment.

6. Ability to perform physically demanding work.

7. Ability to climb ladders for cleaning and changing of lights.

8. Ability to work flexible work schedules.

9. Ability to work cooperatively with employees, students, and the public.

10. Ability to recognize and report hazards and apply safe work methods.

11. Ability to drive between school sites for work assignments.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Education, Training and Experience:

1. High school graduation or other equivalent (i.e., GED, college, technical or trade school transcript,

foreign equivalency, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Possess physical and mental stamina commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
2. One (1) year experience in a supervisory or training role commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
3. Six (6) months experience as a custodian in the Lyon County School District.
4. Possess personal characteristics, including but not limited to poise, perspective, integrity, flexibility, and personal appearance necessary for success in the Lyon County School District.

Licenses and Certificates:

1. A valid driver's license that allows the applicant/employee to legally operate a motor vehicle in Nevada. License must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.

DOCUMENT (S) REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION:

1. High school graduation or other equivalent (i.e., GED, college, technical or trade school transcript, foreign equivalency, etc.).

2. Specific documented evidence of training and experience to satisfy qualifications.

EXAMPLES OF ASSIGNED WORK AREAS:

Lyon County School District schools and grounds, (classrooms, restrooms, locker rooms, corridors, school theaters, cafeterias, exterior grounds, etc.), offices, construction sites, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Strength: Medium/Heavy - exert force to 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 25-50 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. May involve significant stand/walk/push/pull.

Physical Demands: Occasional climbing, balancing, crouching, and crawling. Frequent stooping, reaching, kneeling, handling, repetitive fine motor activities, talking, and hearing. Vision: occasional near and far acuity, depth perception, and color vision.

Environmental Conditions: Climate controlled office setting and exposure to weather with temperatures ranging from mild/moderate to extreme cold/heat. Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to loud and occasional to frequent time periods.

Hazards: Furniture, playground/office equipment, communicable diseases, chemicals (as related to specific assignment), and power/hand operated equipment and machinery (as related to specific assignment).

EXAMPLES OF EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES USED TO PERFORM TASKS:

Portable man-lift, truck-mounted carpet extractor, various cleaning equipment, (i.e. vacuum, backpack vacuum, buffer, etc.).

Primary Location:
Fernley, NV
Salary Range:
$13.47 - $20.98 / Per Hour
Shift Type:
Full-Time