TOWANDA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION

ANTICIPATED OPENING 

JOB TITLE: HEAD BUILDING CUSTODIAN
FLSA: NON-EXEMPT
GROUP: ACT 93 - GROUP H
REPORTS TO: MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR, BUSINESS MANAGER, PRINCIPAL

JOB SUMMARY
Provide a safe and clean environment conducive to learning for all students, staff and visitors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintain and monitor the security of the building(s) during the school day.
2. Perform daily custodial duties as necessary.
3. Responsible for the opening and closing of assigned building(s) each day.
4. Complete work orders as assigned and report any deviation from them to the Maintenance Supervisor.
5. Supervise the performance of all custodians, ensuring duties and responsibilities are being met.
6. Prepare a schedule for custodians that encompasses school and community needs.
7. Prepare and organize a summer schedule to ensure the building is ready for opening day.
8. Receive, process and maintain an inventory of all building supplies.
9. Prepare the building for daytime activities/events.
10. Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs.
11. Coordinate monthly fire drills; participate in the administration of the Crisis Management and Security Plan.
12. Assist with snow and ice removal.
13. Assist with the selection process and assignment of custodial staff.
14. Provide needed training to custodial staff.
15. Administer personnel policies; evaluate custodial staff with the Maintenance Supervisor.
16. Serve as a positive role model for students in all aspects of performance, demonstrating pride in the honorable profession of public education.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Make inquiries and/or purchases as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor, Business Manager or Principal
2. Maintain communication with administrators regarding any major issues that need to be addressed.
3. Explore and recommend the implementation of procedures to enhance the efficiency of building operations.
4. Assist with swimming pool testing procedures.
5. Participate in meetings, workshops and conferences as required.
6. Support public education and student achievement.
7. Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor, Business Manager and building Principal.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Must be able to demonstrate mechanical aptitude
• Must possess experience in custodial services and/or maintenance field
• Must be able to read and interpret operation and maintenance manuals
• Must possess knowledge and understanding of various cleaning chemicals
• Must possess employment history of being punctual, dependable and able to work independently
• Must possess knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) process
• Must possess excellent math skills
• Must possess excellent organizational skills
• Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code)
• Submission of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code)
• Submission of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994
• Submission of Federal Criminal History Record in accordance with Act 114 of 2006

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to reach above and below the waist
• Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects
• Ability to perform repetitive motion
• Ability to lift/carry supplies weighing 80 lbs. or more
• Ability to climb, crouch, stoop, kneel, crawl and reach overhead while standing
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of the workday

SENSORY ABILITIES

• Visual acuity
• Auditory acuity

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Must be able to work in extreme cold (32 degrees or less) and extreme heat (90 degrees or more)

TEMPERAMENT

• Must be cooperative, congenial and service oriented
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
• Able to make judgments and work under high levels of stress

COGNITIVE ABILITY

• Ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to organize tasks
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Ability to exercise good judgment

SPECIFIC SKILLS

• Must possess technology skills
• Must possess leadership skills
• Must possess supervisory skills
• Ability to operate various maintenance equipment and office equipment
• Supervise approximately 10 employees directly
• Must appropriately handle confidential information

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability or disabilities to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job)

Approved November, 2011