Position Description/Job Posting
Title: Lead Custodian
Classification: Non‐Exempt
Reports to: Business Office Manager and Building Principal
Work year: 1.0 FTE; 12 months; days TBD
Salary: $15‐$18/hr; based on experience; benefits included
Primary Function: Independently performs and/or supervises routine cleaning, maintenance and operations of building and grounds under the direct supervision of assigned administrator.
Representative Duties: This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge or abilities associated with this position but it is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.
Under the direct supervision of designated administrator/supervisor, Lead Custodian will:
- Establishes daily and weekly schedules for Lead and Assistant Custodian; maintains records of work activity.
- Confers with school administration or supervisor regarding custodial and maintenance needs of the school.
- Inspects building and grounds and report needed repairs to direct supervisor; arranges for service to be conducted.
- Assists in ordering and maintaining custodial materials and supplies; receives, inventories, stores and maintains necessary custodial, grounds and general supplies, materials and equipment.
- Oversees rooms, furniture and equipment arrangements for school activities and special events. May assign other custodial staff to assist.
- Coordinates and participates in cleaning of the school.
- Maintains grounds including watering, weeding, snow removal on sidewalks, steps and playground, property clean‐up, weed abatement.
- As requested, clean and maintain school vans.
- Performs other duties as required to accomplish the functions of the position.
Qualifications/Knowledge/Abilities:
- Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment used in custodial work.
- Knowledge of maintaining a building in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
- Ability to practice safe cleaning methods and procedures.
- Knowledge of basic record‐keeping, inventory and scheduling skills.
- Knowledge related to use of small power tools.
- Ability to work independently, problem‐solve and troubleshoot.
- Ability to walk, bend, twist, kneel, climb and stoop repeatedly.
- Ability to lift light to medium weight materials and equipment up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis, over 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
- Ability to operate and maneuver demanding equipment such as floor polishers, floor washer, carpet cleaners, large vacuums.
- Ability to perform work inside and outside of the facility during all seasons. Selection criteria to qualify for this position:
- High School education or GED with some applicable work‐related experience; some supervisory experience is preferred
- Demonstrate mechanical aptitude required to perform the position as expected
- BCA Background Check
- Clean driving record with valid MN driver’s license
- Strong communication skills in written English and American Sign Language preferred
Please Note: This 1.0 FTE is a “split shift” position. MDS‐MNSA is looking for a qualified individual to work early mornings (5:30‐8:30 a.m.) and again afternoons/evenings (2:30 ‐8:00 p.m.) due to the needs at the school.
Qualified individuals may contact Metro Deaf School‐Minnesota North Star Academy for an
application:
- 651‐224‐3995(V) or 651‐224‐3975(VP),
- or contact Jennifer Sweat, Business Office Manager: via email
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