Head Custodian

JobID: 9082

**Position Type**:
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian**Date Posted**:
4/8/2024**Location**:
Angling Road Elementary**Date Available**:
ASAP**Closing Date**:
until filled**District**:
Portage Public Schools - website

**HEAD CUSTODIAN - ELEMENTARY**
**Angling RoadElementary School**
**8 hours per day/ 52 weeks per year**
**2023-24 School Year**

**JOB SUMMARY**:
Under the supervision of the Custodial Supervisor and the Building Principal, the Elementary Head Custodian assists in managing the cleaning duties in a particular school building in order to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness and efficiency.
**DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Helps in assignment, scheduling, and training of members of the custodial staff within a designated building.
- Plans, oversees and/or performs all cleaning within a designated building, including the mechanical equipment and furnishing contained therein, the grounds, and outdoor equipment surrounding the building, always maintaining a high standard of safety, cleanliness and efficiency.
- Monitors the time records of the custodial employees assigned to the Head Custodian.
- Maintains an inventory and recommends purchase of suitable supplies, tools, and equipment.
- Plans, oversees and/or prepares facilities for school and community functions.
- Assists other personnel with heavy lifting and delivery within the building.
- Assists maintenance and grounds staff with repairs and deliveries within and surrounding a designated building.
- Promotes the safety, health, and comfort of the students and employees.
- Conducts inspections of building(s) and grounds with the Facilities Manager.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Regular and consistent attendance.
- Must have knowledge of and comply with the policies and procedures contained in the Portage Public Schools Employee Handbook.
- The above duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the nature of the work by this position. The listing is not all-inclusive._

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- One to two years of experience working as a school custodian.
- Demonstrated aptitude for custodial duties, cleaning and minor repairs.
- Demonstrated ability to operate cleaning machinery and equipment.
- Requires a cooperative attitude.
- Excellent work ethic.

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