Lead Custodian - Sharon Middle School - 2026-2027

Sharon Public Schools

MA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Blowers, Cleaning Equipment, Communication Skills, Concrete, Construction Safety, Custodial Services, Educational Administration, Emergency Planning, Emergency Response, English Language, Fire Prevention, Fire Safety, Furniture Moving, Groundskeeping, HVAC, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Inventory Management, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Manual Dexterity, Material Moving, Mathematics, Organizational Skills, People Management, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Property Maintenance, Property Management, Reporting Skills, Scaffolding, School Buildings, Security Equipment, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
MA
POSTED
2 days ago

Position Title: Lead Custodian

Reports to: Facilities Director, Building Administrator

Approved by: Superintendent of Schools

POSITION SUMMARY:

  • Provides students with a safe, clean, healthy, and functional school building environment and grounds in which to learn and develop.
  • Assumes responsibility and/or management as assigned for the
  • Provide these services in a confidential and responsible

SALARY & WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time, Twelve-month position, 40 hours per week minimum

QUALIFICATIONS:

See also" qualification requirements"

  • A willingness to assist Custodial Leads in attaining the goals for the cleanliness of a School
  • Demonstrated aptitude for successful fulfillment of assigned performance
  • Such addition or modification to the above as the Superintendent of Schools may deem

REPORTS TO AND IS SUPERVISED BY:

Director of Facilities Building Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time per the SCU Contract

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Performs custodial functions - keeping building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times - as assigned by the Facility Director and/or the

  • Items for cleaning although not all-inclusive, include the following: windows, chairs, desks, tables, chalkboards, walls, signs, building face, radiators, waste containers, floors, paper dispensers, sinks, toilets, urinals, corridors, classroom floors, and fixtures, drinking fountains, counters, light fixtures, mirrors, rugs, doors, furniture, and equipment according to the provided Tasks and Frequencies schedule.

  • Performs any and all activities related to the cleaning of a school

  • Activities include sweeping, dusting, mopping, washing, vacuuming, treating, spraying, removing, collecting, applying, and such other activities as necessary to maintain the building in a clean and enhanced appearance according to the provided Task and Frequencies Schedule.

  • Moves furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the Principal, Facility Director, and Custodial

  • Oversees groundskeeping chores, cleaning, and the like, as necessary, to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.

  • Activities include sweeping, raking, lawn mowing, washing, removing, collecting, and such other activities as necessary to maintain the grounds in a clean and enhanced appearance according to the schedule provided and as necessary.

  • Assumes responsibility for the general security of the building: the opening and closing of the building each school day and determines, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured, and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly. Check that doors during the course of the day or shift are closed and locked at all times.

  • Assists in checking the general fire safety of the building; knows the alarm system and helps conduct an annual check of the fire equipment.

  • Maintains awareness of all water shutoffs in the building in case of

  • Maintains awareness of all electrical panels in the building in case ofan

  • Performs snow removal tasks; shovels, plows if trained and requested, and/or sands walkways, driveways, parking areas, and steps, as Operates snow removal equipment as trained (snow blowers walk behind, snow removal sweeper, tractor with or without a bucket, and sit on snow blower).

  • Does minor general maintenance repair and make safe (door hinges, hand railings, signages)

  • Report immediately to the Principal, Facility Director, and Custodial Lead for major repairs needed or any damage to school property. Notes any significant occurrence or maintenance items regarding repairs required in the building in the school''s work order system known as the School Dude system.

  • Respond to emergencies in school buildings, as assigned in the school building''s Emergency Plan. Participates in school emergence situations as directed, and also participates in school and district emergence training.

  • Remains on the school premises during school hours and during non-school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and attendance is required by the principal and/or the custodial

  • Compliance with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and

  • Performs other custodial functions as assigned or

  • In addition to the above requirements, any other qualifications and/or assignments by the Facilities Director, Building Principal, Custodial Lead, and Superintendent which they may find appropriate.

  • Monitors and sets up supplies budget for their

  • Performs disciplinary write-

  • Submits work order requests for building

  • Understand the building HVAC system and the Building Management System (BMA)

  • Receive and distribute all deliveries of supplies and

  • Maintains an inventory of all custodial and maintenance

  • Is available unti I relieved by another custodian available to work in case of an emergency as determined by the building principal, director of Maintenance and operations, and other appropriate administrative staff.

  • Immediately notify the building principal and Director of Facilities of the need for any equipment and building emergency.

  • Responsible for training and supervision of custodial staff and personal protective equipment (PPE), the use of fire prevention equipment, the use and care of all cleaning and maintenance equipment and supplies, and the building security alarm system.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Job Knowledge - the extent to which the employee has the knowledge and skills necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

Judgment - the approach used in making decisions. Ability to think and act in a logical and calm manner.

Initiative - willingness to approach new and difficult tasks. Ability to find new ways of accomplishing goals.

Quality/Quantity of Work- accuracy, thoroughness, quantity, and time in which responsibilities and assignments are being carried out.

Organization and Time Management - the ability to plan and organize own work.

Communication - the ability to communicate with others effectively in written and/or oral communications.

Neatness in appearance and workability to maintain appropriate neatness in dress

Confidentiality- the ability to maintain complete confidentiality of student and employee information and observations from the work day. ability to not spread gossip and rumors of any kind.

Reliability - the responsibility assumed by the employee for his or her actions.

Work Relations - attitude towards work, co-workers, and the organization. willingness and ability to work with and for others. success in dealing with students, parents, and the general public

Knowledge of Policies and Procedures - the knowledge of School and department organization policies and procedures related to assigned job responsibilities, goals, and objectives.

Adaptability and Flexibility - the resourcefulness in handling assignments and solving problems in areas other than primary responsibility. Versatile application of knowledge and skills. Flexible.

Attendance - the absence, arrival time, departure time, and other unscheduled time away from the job. Regular and consistent attendance is essential for this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Environmental conditions are a means of describing the physical surroundings of a worker in a specific job. Occasional exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather.

TEMPERAMENTS:

Temperaments for the purpose of collecting occupational data are defined as personal traits required by a worker in specific job-worker situations. The temperaments required for this position include:

  • Attaining tolerances -Adaptability to situations requiring the precise attainment of set limits,

tolerances, or standards

  • Performing a Variety of Duties -Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands are a way of describing the physical activities that a job requires.

Rating Key:

Occasionally- up to 1/3 of the time

Frequently- from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Constantly - 2/3 of the time or more.

  • Strength - Medium - Lift 75 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Standing - (C)
  • Walking-(C)
  • Sitting - (0)
  • Lifting - (C)
  • Pushing - (C) Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the
  • Pulling (C) Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the
  • Climbing - (0) To ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, stairs, poles, and inclined
  • Stooping- (C) Bending the body downward and forward to bend the spine at the waist. I Crouching (C) Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
  • Reaching - (F) Extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any
  • Handling- (C) Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s).
  • Talking - (F) Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken
  • Hearing - (0) Perceiving the nature of sounds by the

GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT:

General educational development embraces those aspects of education (formal and informal) that contribute to the worker''s reasoning development and ability to follow instructions. This is the education of a general nature. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school, high school, or college. However, it derives also from experience and self-study.

REASONING

Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.

MATHEMATICS

Add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure. Perform the four operations with like common and decimal fractions. Compute ratio, rate, and percent. Draw and interpret bar graphs. Perform arithmetic operations involving all American monetary units.

LANGUAGE

READING: Read a variety of novels, magazines, and encyclopedias. Read safety rules, instructions in the use and maintenance of shop tools and equipment, and methods and procedures in mechanical drawing and layout work.

WRITING: Write reports and essays with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. SPEAKING: Speak before an audience with poise, voice control, and confidence, using correct English and a well-modulated voice.

SPECIFIC VOCATIONAL PREPARATION:

For the purpose of rating jobs, training time is defined as the amount of general education development and specific vocational preparation needed for average performance on a job.

APTITUDES:

Specific capacities/abilities of an individual in order to perform a task or job duty.

  • Intelligence: General learning
  • Verbal: Ability to understand meanings of words and ideas associated with them, and to use them

effectively.

  • Numerical: Ability to perform arithmetic operations
  • Spatial Perception: Ability to comprehend space and understand relationships of the plan and

solid objects.

  • Form Perception: Ability to perceive pertinent detail in objects or in pictorial or graphic
  • Clerical Perception: Ability to perceive pertinent detail in verbal or tabular
  • Motor Coordination: Ability to coordinate eyes and hands or fingers rapidly and accurately in

making precise movements.

  • Finger Dexterity: Ability to move the fingers and manipulate small objects with the fingers

rapidly and accurately.

  • Manual Dexterity: Ability to move the hands easily and
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Ability to move the hand and foot coordinately with each other in

accordance with visual stimuli.

  • Color Discrimination: Ability to perceive or recognize similarities or differences in colors or in

shades or other values of the same color or to identify a particular color.

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