This is a working supervisory custodial positionAn employee in this class, with technical supervision from the custodial services manager or assistant manager and administrative supervision from a building administrator,is responsible forthe cleanliness and maintenance of the assigned facility and groundsThis individual works in conjunction with the Night Custodial Lead II to ensure the cleanliness of the buildingThe incumbent exercises general supervision over assigned custodiansWork is evaluated through observation while work is in progress and by inspection of completed assignments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy.

Education:

• High School diploma or GED (must scan and upload to the online application). Education completed outside the United States must be evaluated by an MSDE approved organization. For a list of approved vendors, please click here

Experience:

• Twoyearsof experience as a custodian.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Oneyearofexperience as a custodian in a school system or building maintenance

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Thebelow listis a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of allpossible jobresponsibilities, tasks, and duties.

• Coordinates and directs all aspects of routine building and grounds maintenance including general cleaning, snowremovaland lawn mowing

• Performs inspections to ensure building security and cleanliness of the building

• Ensures custodial staffistrained to secure building and equipment

• Cleans buildings by sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, sealing, washing surfaces, vacuuming, buffing surfaces, etc.

• Performs ground maintenance by mowing, watering,sweepingand weeding

• Moves and stores furniture and equipment

• Removes snow and ice

• Mustbe available for emergency calls.

• Maintains a school system facility

• Periodically inspects assigned areas and tasks to ensure work is performedin accordance withestablished

• standards

• Maintains necessary records and prepares reports, requisitions and receives supplies

• Issues cleaning materials

• Maintains a basic custodial supply reserve

• Cleans, lubricates,adjustsand performs other preventive maintenance on buildings and equipment.

• Notifies the principal of necessary repairs which are beyond the scope of the assigned custodial personnel

• Assignsand supervise custodians relevant to tasks

• Maybe responsible foremployee evaluations and relevant documentation

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Employee Safety

• Theemployeeis responsible forthe use of safety devices and protective equipmentin order tominimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents. The employeeis responsible forusing safe practices and methods in the operation and supplies related to their job.

• The employee is further responsible for correcting any conditions within the building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees, students, or staff assigned to the building and reporting same to theappropriate administrator

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The below list is a summary of the knowledge, skills, and abilitiesrequiredfor success in this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list.

• Knowledge of equipment,suppliesand practices in housekeeping management

• Knowledge of procedures and methods used to requisition supplies andmaintainsupply records and reports

• Knowledge of building maintenance

• Knowledge and ability tomaintainboilers andbuildingmechanical systems

• Ability to make minor repairs

• Ability to assemble furniture and equipment used at an assigned facility

• Knowledge 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 andleadershipprincipals

• Ability to communicateeffectivein writing and orally

• Ability to plan and organize work, delegate work to others, be aself starterand motivate others

• Ability to provide leadership to the custodial staff

• Strong human relations skills with students, administrators, co-workers,parentsand the community

• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical,plumbingand servicing contractors

• Knowledge of the English language

• Ability to understand operating manuals

• Ability to understand warning instructions on cleaning items

• Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions

• Ability tooperatecleaning and grass cutting machines

• Ability and willingness to attend andparticipatein training sessions

• Ability to learn and practice acceptable cleaning methods

• Ability and willingness toacquireskills in the operation of cleaning and grass-cutting machines used in the assigned facility.

ADDITIONALREQUIREMENTS 

Physical Requirements

• Requires extensive walking, stooping, pushing, carrying, climbing,bendingand lifting.

• Abilitytopickup andcarry65 pounds

• Abilitytostand for prolongedperiodsoftime

• Ability to climb ladders and stairs.

• Ability to hear the normally spoken word at 25 feet.

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.

Working Hours

• The duty day for a full-time position is 85hours per dayincluding an unpaidduty-freethirty-minutelunch.

• This position isdesignatedas an “emergency employee” under the AFSCME negotiated agreement and may require a response during inclement weather and other emergencies. When work cannot be scheduled during the school year during normal hours, weekend/evening and shift work may berequiredas allowed by the AFSCME negotiated agreement.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Complete applications must besubmitted, and once your application has beensubmitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. Incomplete applications will not be acceptedResumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

SELECTIONCRITERIA

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in further evaluation.Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experience which most closelymatchesthepositionqualifications and the needs of the school system.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Compensation

This is a12-month per year position in theAmerican Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)employee unit. The current salary rangefor this position is Grade7on theCustodialSalaryScale. Step placement will bein accordance withthe salary procedures of the Howard County Public School System and theAFSCMEMaster Agreement which considers relevant prior experience. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is not exemptfrom overtime.