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Roaring Fork School District

Head Custodian Job at Roaring Fork School District in Glenwood Springs

Roaring Fork School District, Glenwood Springs, CO, United States, 81602

Position Type:
Custodial/Custodian

Date Posted:
12/5/2024

Location:
Sopris Elementary School

Date Available:
ASAP

HEAD CUSTODIAN - SOPRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DEFINITION

The Head Custodian oversees and supervises the day-to-day custodial responsibilities to ensure a safe and clean environment in support of the district's mission to ensure that every student develops the enduring knowledge, skills and character to thrive in a changing world. This position is considered essential.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direct supervision from the Custodial Supervisor. May occasionally receive supervision from the Custodial Assistant Director, Principal, and Assistant Principal. Follow daily tasks and areas to be cleaned via outline from the Custodial Supervisor and Custodial Assistant Director. Provides direction to Building Custodians as related to daily tasks, special events and school functions.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Daily minimum duties include, but are not limited to:
  1. Ensuring all areas of the building are kept in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition according to district standards and CDC guidelines, including:
    1. Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing, and refinishing floors;
    2. Cleaning, dusting, and polishing furniture;
    3. Washing windows and walls;
    4. Cleaning restrooms;
    5. Disposing of rubbish;
    6. Cleaning and disinfecting water fountains;
    7. Deodorizing restroom facilities and fixtures including sinks, urinals and toilets and maintain fixtures and replenish supplies in restrooms; and
    8. Ensuring all school exterior entrances and vestibules are free of debris and leaves, including removing rocks and exterior door props.
  2. Cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting the cafeteria or other common areas where students eat meals following meal times.
  3. Emptying and cleaning waste receptacles inside and outside the facility and any sporting complexes. Assisting with cardboard recycling and assuring large outdoor rubbish containers are locked and secure when not in use. Cleaning and sweeping the area around large rubbish containers.
  4. Maintaining all the custodial closets and supply areas and using the current supply ordering process to order and maintain proper par levels.
  5. Assisting in unclogging sinks, toilets and urinals by plunging.
  6. Identifying and correcting or fixing any building safety hazards. Creating work orders as needed using the work order system.
  7. Assessing all sidewalks and walkways to ensure they are free of snow and ice during the winter months. Applying ice melt as needed and reporting significant snow and ice build up to the Custodial Supervisor.
  8. Assuring all chemical bottles are labeled properly. Assuring only approved chemicals are used in the school.
  9. Ensuring the facility's doors are secure during working hours and locked after working hours.
  10. Assisting in ensuring the Colorado State flag status is followed on all flag poles. Ensures flags are in good order and orders replacement flags as needed and follows the guidelines on proper flag disposal process.

Monthly minimum duties include, but are not limited to:
  1. Maintaining all battery operated floor equipment and charging stations, including:
    1. Inspecting and running all equipment monthly using the current equipment inspection protocol.
    2. Ensuring equipment assigned to Head Custodian is wiped down and sanitized daily.
    3. Ensuring that all vacuums are HEPA filtered and vacuum bags are replaced and HEPA filter is clean daily.
    4. Assuring all power cords are free of electrical hazard from frayed and or cut cords and the plugs are safe and have a 3-prong ground pin.
    5. Using equipment asset systems.
  2. Using the work order system for monthly checks of exit lights, emergency lights, fire extinguishers, and eye wash stations.

Occasional or emergency duties include, but are not limited to:
  1. Moving and arranging furniture and equipment and setting up rooms for meetings and special functions, as requested.
  2. Planning holiday and summer cleaning projects and schedules with the Custodial Supervisor.
  3. Maintaining Safety Data Sheets
  4. Completing level 1 CCAP testing. Complete ongoing CCAP education throughout the year.
  5. Following RFSD Water Damage Restoration Guidelines for water leaks and floods.
  6. Performing necessary work in emergency situations, including serving on a 24-hour standby basis as required and performing snow removal and de-icing needs.
  7. Operating an ATV with snow plow, which may include attending and passing safety courses on ATV safe operations and or gas powered snowblower.

May be assigned to other buildings in the absence of other custodians.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:
  • Methods, procedures and techniques used in custodial work.
  • Cleaning materials, supplies and equipment operations, services and activities of custodial operations.
  • Work order system and assigned software.
  • Principles of leading an effective crew.
  • Custodial methods, techniques, materials, equipment, and tools used for repair.
  • Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
  • Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.

Ability to:
  • Clean and care for assigned areas and equipment.
  • Use a variety of custodial equipment, supplies and materials.
  • Independently perform the most difficult custodial work.
  • Understand and follow oral and written directions.
  • Provide day to day direction to subordinate Custodial staff.
  • Read and understand cleaning chemical mixture and application directions and SDS.
  • Perform simple and repetitive tasks.
  • Perform manual labor in unfavorable weather conditions.
  • Maintain security of buildings and facilities.
  • Work irregular hours.
  • Work independently in the absence of supervision.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING GUIDELINES

Experience: No prior experience required. Three years of increasingly responsible custodial experience recommended.

Training / Education: Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

License or Certificate: The possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid drivers license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions: Flexible work schedule to facilitate training for both day and night shifts. Travel from site to site. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gasses, inclement weather conditions. Work at heights on scaffolding and ladders, and around construction equipment.

Physical Conditions: Primary functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for moderate and light lifting (up to 50 lbs); bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, climbing, standing or walking for prolonged periods of time; operating motorized equipment and vehicles. Operate backpack vacuum for extended periods of time. Operate carpet extractor, floor scrubber/burnishing equipment for extended periods of time.

SALARY RANGE AND DAYS WORKED

Hourly range: $23.04/hour to $28.54/hour, depending on qualified experience.

Days worked: 260 days/year (with paid personal time, paid vacation days, and paid time off for holidays and district non-work days such as during winter break and spring breaks)

Benefits: The Roaring Fork School District offers full district paid employee health benefits as well as voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage. Other benefits include: paid personal and sick leave, paid parental leave for mothers and fathers, a robust retirement plan under Colorado PERA with a district contribution of over 20% of an employee's wages each month, Employee Assistance programs, a district wellness program, and access to discounted ski passes and other community benefits.