Full-Time Head Custodian - Centennial Middle School

$53,622 - $53,622/Yr

Unclassified - Circle Pines, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Circle Pines, MN

About the position

The Head Custodian at Centennial Middle School is responsible for ensuring the safe operation and completion of assigned duties to maintain a comfortable and safe environment for students, teachers, staff personnel, and the community. This position requires a high level of expertise in building cleaning and maintenance, as well as strong leadership skills to supervise and direct custodial staff effectively. The Head Custodian will oversee all custodial operations, ensuring that the building is clean, sanitary, and safe, while also participating in the training and development of custodial staff. The role involves performing preventive maintenance on building systems, monitoring security and life safety systems, and making necessary repairs to building fixtures and equipment. The Head Custodian will also maintain an adequate inventory of custodial supplies and equipment, coordinate the setup of school activities, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to respond quickly to emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties associated with the position of Custodian.
• Ensures proper preventive maintenance is performed on all building systems to enhance the life of building assets and to provide efficient operation.
• Assigns work responsibilities and duties to work efficiently and keeps staff on task.
• Oversees custodial operations to ensure a clean, sanitary, and safe building.
• Monitors the activity and maintenance of security and life safety systems.
• Makes repairs to building fixtures and equipment and notifies the Director of Buildings & Grounds Operations when repairs require an outside contractor.
• Serves on the call list for security, fire, and mechanical issues and must respond to these calls in a timely manner.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of custodial and maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Establishes and maintains proper lines of communication between all parties involved.
• Aids in monitoring the work of outside contractors or suppliers to ensure work performed meets job specifications.
• Ensures proper cleaning and inspection of boilers, water heaters, chillers, air handlers, pumps, etc.
• Works with principals and other staff to coordinate the set-up of school activities and events.
• Performs routine cleaning assignments for proper cleanliness and sanitation of the facility.
• Performs outside grounds maintenance activities including mowing, trimming, and snow and ice removal.
• Maintains or assists with key management for the building.
• Actively participates in custodial and maintenance services, preventive maintenance, activity set-up, equipment checks, grounds maintenance, and all other aspects of facility and site maintenance.
• Ensures energy conservation measures are in place including proper temperature set points, lighting control, and HVAC schedules.
• Fulfills requests to move furniture, supplies, and other heavy objects.
• Performs routine security tours of the building and grounds to which assigned and reports unusual observations to supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as apparent or assigned.

Requirements

• High School degree, GED, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of building cleaning and maintenance.
• Demonstrated positive customer service skills.
• At least five (5) years of experience in a school custodial position or equivalent custodial experience.
• Possess and maintain valid appropriate certifications and licenses, as stipulated by the school district and/or local, state, or federal regulatory agencies.
• Experienced in P.C. operation relating to email, online ordering, work order systems, and energy management systems.
• Ability to supervise and give work direction to custodians.
• Capable of working cooperatively and congenially with other employees and supervisors.
• Understanding of and ability to act as a confidential employee regarding staff and students.
• Motivated, energetic, timely, respectful and a strong proven work ethic.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $25.78/hr (Base Pay) + $3.26/hr (Head Custodian Additional Pay).