POSITION:  Lead Custodian

REPORTS TO:  Director of Custodial Services

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Oversees and supervises the general cleaning, sanitation and other custodial activities performed in the maintenance and upkeep of school facilities; supervises a small staff of custodial workers and performs custodial duties as required. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises custodial crews in the performance of general cleaning and maintenance activities within school buildings, offices and other district facilities.

• Supervises the general upkeep and maintenance of outside grounds, property and equipment; ensures that security of district facilities and equipment are observed.

• Maintains cleaning equipment and supplies; orders and receives janitorial and other supplies as appropriate; oversees the safe, proper and efficient use of supplies and equipment.

• Inspects school facilities and equipment for special maintenance requirements; reports problems to the proper administration or staff; provides assistance to maintenance personnel as needed.

• Provides instruction and training to custodial staff as needed; ensures that work is completed and meets standards.

• Participates in cleaning and maintenance activities as required; moves furniture as needed; cleans indoor areas which involves such duties as sweeping, mopping, and waxing floors, clearing tables, vacuuming, cleaning carpet, cleaning restrooms, etc.; maintains parking lots which involves such duties as removing debris, etc.

• Interacts with co-workers, supervisors, students, teachers, and the general public.

• Operates maintenance equipment such as buffers, vacuums, etc.; utilizes various cleaning supplies, hand tools, and cleaning agents.

• Performs other related duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is conducted both indoors and outdoors with occasional exposure to discomforting environmental conditions such as heat, cold, humidity, noise, electrical hazards, dusts and wetness.  Frequent contact with strong cleaning agents.  Moderately heavy physical exertion is frequently required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 150 pounds. No travel is required.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties.  The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.

Period of Employment: 243 Days

Salary: Custodial Salary Scale

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Statement of Non-Discrimination

Discrimination of all persons is prohibited with regard to employment and any other program or activity on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, color, immigrant status, English speaking status or disabling condition in District Five Schools of Spartanburg County as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended. Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services; Title IX Coordinator, Chief Administrative Officer.