Lead Custodian

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE Performs responsible semi skilled and lead worker duties in the cleaning and care of the school system's buildings and grounds.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: •Performs the duties as a custodian as required.
•Assists the Area Leader in the preparation of work schedules.
•Verifies daily attendance and submits payroll corrections to Area Leader.
•Evaluates the daily attendance of custodial staff.
•Inspects work performed to ensure that it meets expectations and established standards.
•Prepares documentation on custodial operations.
•Records any personnel related issues.
•Trains new staff on the use of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and related supplies and materials.
•Receives and verifies orders.
•Coordinates activities with other departments to ensure service is provided efficiently.
•Coordinators and participates in the cleaning of an assigned area in the school system’s buildings.
Inspects the work of other custodians assigned to that facility and trains new workers.
•Monitors boilers, heating, and air conditioning systems, adjusts as necessary, notifies appropriate trades personnel when problems occur.
•Inspects and evaluates the physical condition of facilities to determine the type of work required.
•Unlocks, locks up, and secures facilities as required.
•Cleans bathroom fixtures and floors and replaces paper and soap.
•Mops, vacuums, buffs, and dust mops floors.
•Cleans desks, windows, water fountains, empties trash.
•Orders or requests cleaning supplies and equipment in order t maintain adequate inventory for crew.
•Moves furniture, strips and waxes floors.
•Ensures public grounds are clean.
•Performs related duties as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: •Considerable knowledge of the methods, equipment, and supplies used in the cleaning and appearance of buildings and grounds.
•Considerable knowledge of the routine maintenance requirements of buildings, grounds, and equipment used.
•Knowledge of school purchasing procedures.
•Ability to identify cleaning needs and address with appropriate methods and supplies.
•Ability to monitor, coordinate, and give appropriate feedback on the work of other custodial personnel.
•Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
•Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, school officials, other employees, and the general public.
•Ability to keep simple records.
•Knowledge of basic computers skills.
•Physical strength necessary to perform manual tasks.
Pay Grade 57 Full-Time 12 Months Minimum Monthly Salary $2,600 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Minimum: Completion of formal or information education at a level, which provides the ability to read and write at a level required by the job.
Desirable: High school diploma or GED Minimum: Three year’s custodial experience In compliance with Federal Law, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.
When applying, please make sure to include all prior experience in your application.
Please provide at least two references.
One must be the current or most recent supervisor and the other a previous supervisor.