Custodian: Lead

Title Code:

Custodian: Lead

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JOB SUMMARY
Serves as a working leader who plans the general cleaning of a secondary school facility for the night custodial staff and maintains proper sanitary and operating standards.

Additional Work Days/Hours
Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

Emergencies

Evenings/Nights

Inclement weather conditions

Summer hours

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Instructs employees in the proper use of building services, supplies, equipment and green cleaning procedures.

Inspects all work completed by the nightshift team and maintains records of area inspections, training, and inventory and equipment maintenance.

Operates and cares for powered equipment to scrub, wax, and buff floors, vacuum and clean carpeting according to written and oral instructions.

Operates the heating, air conditioning and ventilating equipment within the school in a safe and efficient manner to assure the protection of the building occupants, structures, and equipment and to provide a comfortable interior climate within established guidelines.

Makes minor maintenance repairs and adjustments such as cleaning clogged plumbing fixtures, replacing electric bulbs, fuses, and ballasts. Makes minor repairs to building, building equipment and furniture, and performing preventive maintenance tasks.

Opens, closes, and locks buildings and gates for meetings and other evening activities. Monitors daily building security (including weekends and holidays) and responds to emergencies as directed.

Oversees and participates in the snow removal program. Clears snow and ice from walkways; sands walkways, steps and landings to provide a safe passageway. Ensures entryways are dry and safe.

Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.

Experience

Two (2) years supervisory and/or lead experience and preferred;

One (1) year professional cleaning, building equipment service or operator experience and preferred;

One (1) year heating and cooling equipment experience preferred.

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the applicant to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Supervisory skills preferred.

Ability to develop good leadership skills to motivate and encourage others.

Ability to learn proper cleaning methods and become knowledgeable about products and equipment.

Ability to effectively orient and train new employees.

Ability to determine work priorities, especially during peak workload periods, using sound judgment in the application of standard operating procedures.

Ability to inspect, monitor, and coordinate and to give appropriate feedback to custodial staff.

Ability to operate and maintain a variety of hand and power custodial tools and equipment.

Ability to practice safe work methods related to custodial work.

Ability to learn proper mixing and diluting of cleansers, disinfectants, and cleaning agents.

Ability to prepare and maintain basic records accurately.

Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.

Ability to employ business technology tools as required of all AACPS employees, e.g. E-mail, obtaining relevant AACPS employee information through the AACPS Intranet, employing the electronic benefits enrollment tool and any other electronic tools implemented in the future.

Must provide own basic hand tools as necessary.

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

Hold or be eligible for 4th Grade Stationary Engineer License issued by Maryland Board of Stationary Engineers preferred; or

First available after appointment Introduction to School Facilities Boiler Plant Safety & Procedures Certificate issued by AACPS or equivalent outside course required; and

Successful completion of Leadership Training or Certificate Course issued by AACPS or equivalent outside course preferred. or

First available after appointment Leadership Training or Certificate Course issued by AACPS or equivalent outside course required.

Driving Requirements

N/A

LEADERSHIP ROLE

Lead Worker

People Lead

This position acts as the lead for 6 to 20 direct staff.

Lead Worker Duties/Responsibilities

Trains employees.

Directs the work of employees.

Provides feedback to assist the supervisor’s assessment of the employee’s performance.

Plans the work.

Instructs employees in specific techniques and technical methods to use.

Performs same type of work as employees the Lead Worker is assigned to lead.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Standing: over 2/3 percent of the time

Walking: over 2/3 percent of the time

Sitting: under 1/3 percent of the time

Using hands to handle or feel: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Pinching (fine motor skills): under 1/3 percent of the time

Wrist deviation: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Keyboarding: under 1/3 percent of the time

Pushing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Pulling: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Reaching (with hands and/or arms): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Climbing (Ascend/Descend): under 1/3 percent of the time

Balancing: under 1/3 percent of the time

Stooping: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Kneeling: under 1/3 percent of the time

Crouching: under 1/3 percent of the time

Crawling: under 1/3 percent of the time

Bending: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Twisting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Squatting: under 1/3 percent of the time

Talking: under 1/3 percent of the time

Hearing: under 1/3 percent of the time

Smelling: under 1/3 percent of the time

Repetitive Motions: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

No special vision requirements

Work Environment
Location

Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time

Outdoor environment: under 1/3 percent of the time

Street environment (near moving traffic): under 1/3 percent of the time

Confined space: under 1/3 percent of the time

Exposure

Outdoor weather conditions: under 1/3 percent of the time

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): under 1/3 percent of the time

Work near moving mechanical parts: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Work in high, precarious places: under 1/3 percent of the time 6 foot ladder

Communicable diseases: under 1/3 percent of the time

Fumes or airborne particles: under 1/3 percent of the time

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: under 1/3 percent of the time

Risk of electrical shock: under 1/3 percent of the time

Vibration: under 1/3 percent of the time

Noise Level

Quiet: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

Up to 50 pounds: under 1/3 percent of the time

Travel Requirements

Employee Safety Statements

The employee is required to use safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents.

Adheres to safe practices and methods in the operation of equipment and supplies related to the job.

The employee is responsible for correcting and/or reporting any conditions within an AACPS building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees and students.

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date:
6/1/2023

Established Date:
1/1/1971

Title Code:
E44319

Title:
CUSTODIAN: LEAD

Reports to Generic:
Manager;Principal

Reports to Specific:
MANAGER: NIGHT QUALITY CONTROL; MANAGER: OPERATIONS AREA; MANAGER: SCHOOL BUSINESS; PRINCIPAL

ORGANIZATION

Division:
Operations

Business Unit:
Facilities

Department:
Operations & Logistics Support

Negotiated Agreement:
American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees (AFSCME)

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit:
III

Days Worked:
260

FLSA Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt

Grade:
AG08

Click HERE to view Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 3 - AFSCME).

Essential Job:

Months Worked:
12

Hours Worked:
8

Job Family:
Custodial and Plant Operations

Sub-Function:
Custodial Services

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