Job Description

Schedule: 5 days / week (Monday - Friday), 8 hours / day, 12 months / year
Hours: 6:00am � 2:30pm or as assigned (hours & break hours may vary)
Benefits & Pay Schedule: According to Master Agreement

Participates in and oversees all building systems, custodial and outside grounds care to provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment for students, staff and visitors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
30% Install/Maintain/Repair

• Repair and maintain school facilities and fixtures such as lockers, bathroom partitions, athletic equipment, and doors.
• Minor, major, and routine painting, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Assist District maintenance techs with general and major repair of school.
• Implement and perform preventative maintenance programs of facility systems and custodial/grounds equipment.

30% Cleaning/Upkeep

• Clean, scrub, mop, dust, vacuum or sweeps floors, stairs, classrooms, kitchens, gyms, locker rooms, libraries, offices, commons, hallways, restrooms and other designated areas.
• Respond to emergency cleanup situations.
• Keep the custodial/maintenance rooms clean and well maintained. Restock shelves with cleaning supplies.
• Maintain building security: secure building, lock and unlock buildings, as necessary and perform other security tasks.
• Detailed cleaning of all areas of building in summer months as directed.

20% Program Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily completion of building custodial activities.
• Monitor/oversee work order schedule and assign appropriate personnel to tasks based on timing of need, facility use, and personnel schedules.
• Instruct and train custodial personnel in safe operating procedures of all equipment, cleaning practices, repair practices, use of chemicals, Right to Know, etc.
• Ensure that all safety standards are met in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Submit requests for repair of equipment after troubleshooting/attempting repair.
• Evaluate staff performance.
• Coordinate maintenance, repair, and construction with outside contractors and vendors.

10% Set up/Take down

• Set up, take down & clean up for events and other activities as directed.

8% Grounds

• Perform basic grounds upkeep including shoveling snow, picking up garbage and clean and free of obstruction, as needed.

2% Meetings/Trainings

• Attends meetings and trainings as assigned.

Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Education/Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• First Class Boiler's License within 6 months of hire.

Experience:

• Previous custodial or other related experience required.

Essential Skills Required to Perform the Work:

• Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction.
• Ability to employ proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to manage email, work order system software, electronic timesheet, and HVAC system software.
• Ability to effectively communicate in written and oral formats with District staff and community members.
• Ability to train staff, give work direction, and effectively lead a team.
• Organizational and time management skills including prioritizing duties to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to safely work with cleaning products.
• Ability to follow established routine with ability to vary sequence of duties as needed.
• Mechanical repair abilities.
• Knowledge of applicable district policies/procedures.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Electronic Devices and Software Required:

• Operates hand tools, pallet jack, desk/table movers and ladders.
• Operates grounds equipment including snow removal equipment, lawn mower, and other maintenance equipment.
• Operates cleaning equipment including carpet cleaners and floor machines.
• Operates computer, hand held radio, and district phone system.
• Operates work order system software.
• Operates HVAC system software.

Supervision of Other Employees:

• This position is a direct supervisor of custodial staff.

Physical Job Requirements:

• Position involves lifting, walking, pulling, stooping, climbing, crawling and kneeling.
• Position involves extended periods of time on feet.
• Position involves frequent lifting up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts 75 � 100 pounds.
• Position involves occasional climbing of ladders.
• Position involves occasional repetitive motion & hand dexterity in performing tasks.
• Position involves listening, speaking clearly and visual acuity.

Mental Job Requirements:

• Position includes organizing and prioritizing tasks in order to meet strict deadlines.
• Position involves attention to detail.
• Position includes operating equipment that requires concentration.
• Position includes handling multiple tasks at once while dealing with constant interruptions.
• Position involves flexibility and a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks, sometimes from more than one person.
• Position includes varying workload.
• Position involves coordination of manual dexterity with visual attention (eye-hand coordination).

Working Conditions:

• Position works around dirt, dust, chemicals and fumes.
• Position involves occasional exposure to blood/bodily fluids.
• Position involves occasional exposure to noise and extreme temperatures.
• Position involves occasional exposure to heights, confined spaces and mechanical equipment/moving parts.
• Position includes evening, night, and weekend hours.
• Position may include overtime hours.

Job Outcomes:

• Projects a positive, cooperative and respectful attitude with students, parents, other employees and community members.
• Provides a clean, safe, comfortable environment that supports the educational activities and programs of the District.
• Helps to promote safety and prevent accidents.
• Assists in securing building to prevent vandalism and theft.
• Identifies and reports maintenance problems.

This description describes the general nature and work expected of an individual assigned to this position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

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APPLICATION PROCEDURE Applicants interested in this position must complete an application online by visiting our district website at www.bhmschools.org> District> Employment> Current Openings & Online Application If you previously applied with BHM Schools and wish to update your application materials, login to AppliTrack and select 'edit.' If you need technical support please visit applitrack.com/apphelp for answers to frequently asked application questions or 'submit a request' to AppliTrack for assistance with your application.

Thank you,
Human Resources