Howard County Public School System
Custodian, Night Lead II- Glenelg High School
Howard County Public School System, Glenelg, Maryland, United States, 21737
Position Type:Custodial/Custodian, Night Lead II
Date Posted:10/22/2024
Location:Glenelg High School
Closing Date:11/06/2024
Please view the attachment for job details, minimum qualifications and application requirements
A complete application includes all application materials, proof of educationApplicants must submit all required materials by the closing date.
To learn more about HCPSS, please visit our website at https://www.hcpss.org/.
Description
:
This is a working supervisory custodial position. An employee in this class, with technical supervision from the building supervisor, custodial manager or assistant manager and administrative supervision from a building supervisor, is responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of the assigned facility and grounds. The incumbent provides supervision of assigned custodians. Work is evaluated through observation while work is in progress and by inspection of completed assignments.
Essential Job Functions
:Coordinates and directs all aspects of routine building and grounds maintenance including general cleaning, snow removal and lawn mowingPerforms inspections to ensure building security and cleanliness of the buildingEnsures custodial staff is trained to secure building and equipmentCleans buildings by sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, sealing, washing surfaces, vacuuming, buffing surfaces, etc.Performs ground maintenance by mowing, watering, sweeping and weedingMoves and stores furniture and equipmentRemoves snow and iceRequires extensive standing, walking, stooping, bending, squatting, pushing, carrying, climbing, bending and liftingAbility to hear the normally spoken word at 25 feetAbility to pick up and lift 65 poundsAbility to work at heights on stepladders and/or extension laddersMust be available for emergency callsThe above list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
Examples of Work:
Makes custodian job assignments and ensure the completion of workPerforms general building maintenance to include: cleaning bathrooms, dusting, washing windows, scrubbing walls, cleaning furniture, filling dispensers, moving furniture, washing chalkboards, assisting in the cafeteria, cleaning trays, replacing light bulbs and neon tubes, removing gum, picking up trash from floors, cleaning drinking fountains, and cleaning trash cansMake minor repairsCheck and clean equipmentOpen and secure buildingFloor maintenance to include: vacuum, sweep, dry and wet mop, scrub, wax, and buffOutdoor maintenance: pick-up lawn debris, shovel snow, cut grass, clean sidewalksOperate cleaning equipment: vacuum cleaner, scrubber, bufferUse buckets, wet and dry mops, and broomsOperate grass-cutting equipmentMinimum Qualifications
:
Applicants must meet all of the qualifications, listed herein, to be considered for the vacancy. Use the application, cover letter, and resume to specifically address each qualification.
Education
:
High School diploma or GED (must scan and upload to the online application). Foreign credentials must be evaluated as U.S. High School diploma or above.
Experience:
A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a custodian.
Physical Requirements:
Requires extensive walking, stooping, pushing, carrying, climbing, bending and liftingAbility to pick up and carry 65 poundsAbility to stand for prolonged periods of timeAbility to climb ladders and stairsAbility to hear the normally spoken word at 25 feetRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of housecleaning methods, practices and materials used in clean maintenance operationsKnowledge of equipment, supplies and practices in housekeeping managementKnowledge of procedures and methods used to requisition supplies and maintain supply records and reportsKnowledge of building maintenance to include boilers and building mechanical systemsAbility to make minor repairs and assemble furniture and equipment used at an assigned facilityKnowledge of current negotiated agreement, Integrated Pest Management Program (IPM) booklet and Energy Management Program (EMP), Automated Service Request Information Systems General (ASRIS)Knowledge of supervision and leadership principalsAbility to communicate effective in writing and orallyAbility to plan and organize work, delegate work to others, be a self starter and motivate othersAbility to provide leadership to the custodial staffAbility to have strong human relations skills with students, administrators, co-workers, parents and the communityAbility to work outdoors under adverse weather conditionsAbility to operate cleaning and grass cutting machinesAbility and willingness to attend and participate in training sessionsAbility to learn and practice acceptable cleaning methodsAbility to willingness to acquire skills in the operation of cleaning and grass-cutting machines used in the assigned facility.Other Desirable Qualifications:
Some experience in general cleaning of buildings and grounds.
Salary:
This is a 12-month position, Salary Grade 6 on the Custodial Salary Scale in the AFSCME Master Agreement (https://www.hcpss.org/f/employment/esp-agreement.pdf) (Actual salary placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Howard County Public School System).
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is not exempt from overtime.
Application
:
A complete online application and all application materials, including
two
reference surveys, must be submitted by the closing date to be considered.
Please be sure to include the following in your application materials :
A complete listing of employment locationsDates of employmentNames of direct supervisorsHigh School diploma/transcript or College diploma/transcript
For questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Denise LeeRecruitment SpecialistOffice of Human ResourcesDenise_Lee@hcpss.org
Additional Information
:
There will be a pre-screening of all applicant credentials. Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experiences and education that most closely match the position qualifications and the needs of the school system.
Pre-employment Physical:
The person selected for this position must meet all requirements of the physical examination administered by a medical service selected by the Howard County Department of Education.
Employee Safety:
This employee is responsible for directing assigned custodians in the use of safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents. The building supervisor is also required to direct and supervise custodians in the safe operation of equipment and in the safe practices and methods related to their particular job.
This employee is further responsible for correcting any conditions within the building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees, students, staff or community assigned to the building and reporting same to the appropriate administrator.
Only applicants who submit all of the requested information by the closing date of the vacancy will be considered for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
HCPSS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind. All employment decisions at HCPSS are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, veteran status or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training and career development.
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Attachment(s):
Custodian Night Lead II Announcement 10.2024.pdf
Date Posted:10/22/2024
Location:Glenelg High School
Closing Date:11/06/2024
Please view the attachment for job details, minimum qualifications and application requirements
A complete application includes all application materials, proof of educationApplicants must submit all required materials by the closing date.
To learn more about HCPSS, please visit our website at https://www.hcpss.org/.
Description
:
This is a working supervisory custodial position. An employee in this class, with technical supervision from the building supervisor, custodial manager or assistant manager and administrative supervision from a building supervisor, is responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of the assigned facility and grounds. The incumbent provides supervision of assigned custodians. Work is evaluated through observation while work is in progress and by inspection of completed assignments.
Essential Job Functions
:Coordinates and directs all aspects of routine building and grounds maintenance including general cleaning, snow removal and lawn mowingPerforms inspections to ensure building security and cleanliness of the buildingEnsures custodial staff is trained to secure building and equipmentCleans buildings by sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, sealing, washing surfaces, vacuuming, buffing surfaces, etc.Performs ground maintenance by mowing, watering, sweeping and weedingMoves and stores furniture and equipmentRemoves snow and iceRequires extensive standing, walking, stooping, bending, squatting, pushing, carrying, climbing, bending and liftingAbility to hear the normally spoken word at 25 feetAbility to pick up and lift 65 poundsAbility to work at heights on stepladders and/or extension laddersMust be available for emergency callsThe above list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
Examples of Work:
Makes custodian job assignments and ensure the completion of workPerforms general building maintenance to include: cleaning bathrooms, dusting, washing windows, scrubbing walls, cleaning furniture, filling dispensers, moving furniture, washing chalkboards, assisting in the cafeteria, cleaning trays, replacing light bulbs and neon tubes, removing gum, picking up trash from floors, cleaning drinking fountains, and cleaning trash cansMake minor repairsCheck and clean equipmentOpen and secure buildingFloor maintenance to include: vacuum, sweep, dry and wet mop, scrub, wax, and buffOutdoor maintenance: pick-up lawn debris, shovel snow, cut grass, clean sidewalksOperate cleaning equipment: vacuum cleaner, scrubber, bufferUse buckets, wet and dry mops, and broomsOperate grass-cutting equipmentMinimum Qualifications
:
Applicants must meet all of the qualifications, listed herein, to be considered for the vacancy. Use the application, cover letter, and resume to specifically address each qualification.
Education
:
High School diploma or GED (must scan and upload to the online application). Foreign credentials must be evaluated as U.S. High School diploma or above.
Experience:
A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a custodian.
Physical Requirements:
Requires extensive walking, stooping, pushing, carrying, climbing, bending and liftingAbility to pick up and carry 65 poundsAbility to stand for prolonged periods of timeAbility to climb ladders and stairsAbility to hear the normally spoken word at 25 feetRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of housecleaning methods, practices and materials used in clean maintenance operationsKnowledge of equipment, supplies and practices in housekeeping managementKnowledge of procedures and methods used to requisition supplies and maintain supply records and reportsKnowledge of building maintenance to include boilers and building mechanical systemsAbility to make minor repairs and assemble furniture and equipment used at an assigned facilityKnowledge of current negotiated agreement, Integrated Pest Management Program (IPM) booklet and Energy Management Program (EMP), Automated Service Request Information Systems General (ASRIS)Knowledge of supervision and leadership principalsAbility to communicate effective in writing and orallyAbility to plan and organize work, delegate work to others, be a self starter and motivate othersAbility to provide leadership to the custodial staffAbility to have strong human relations skills with students, administrators, co-workers, parents and the communityAbility to work outdoors under adverse weather conditionsAbility to operate cleaning and grass cutting machinesAbility and willingness to attend and participate in training sessionsAbility to learn and practice acceptable cleaning methodsAbility to willingness to acquire skills in the operation of cleaning and grass-cutting machines used in the assigned facility.Other Desirable Qualifications:
Some experience in general cleaning of buildings and grounds.
Salary:
This is a 12-month position, Salary Grade 6 on the Custodial Salary Scale in the AFSCME Master Agreement (https://www.hcpss.org/f/employment/esp-agreement.pdf) (Actual salary placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Howard County Public School System).
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is not exempt from overtime.
Application
:
A complete online application and all application materials, including
two
reference surveys, must be submitted by the closing date to be considered.
Please be sure to include the following in your application materials :
A complete listing of employment locationsDates of employmentNames of direct supervisorsHigh School diploma/transcript or College diploma/transcript
For questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Denise LeeRecruitment SpecialistOffice of Human ResourcesDenise_Lee@hcpss.org
Additional Information
:
There will be a pre-screening of all applicant credentials. Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experiences and education that most closely match the position qualifications and the needs of the school system.
Pre-employment Physical:
The person selected for this position must meet all requirements of the physical examination administered by a medical service selected by the Howard County Department of Education.
Employee Safety:
This employee is responsible for directing assigned custodians in the use of safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents. The building supervisor is also required to direct and supervise custodians in the safe operation of equipment and in the safe practices and methods related to their particular job.
This employee is further responsible for correcting any conditions within the building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees, students, staff or community assigned to the building and reporting same to the appropriate administrator.
Only applicants who submit all of the requested information by the closing date of the vacancy will be considered for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
HCPSS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind. All employment decisions at HCPSS are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, veteran status or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training and career development.
IND123
Attachment(s):
Custodian Night Lead II Announcement 10.2024.pdf