FLACS HS - Head Custodian

Family Life Academy Charter Schools

New York, NY

$26 Hourly
Full-Time

Job Description

The Head Custodian provides custodial services at the assigned site; ensuring an attractive, sanitary, and safe environment for students, staff, and visitors; oversees the preparation of facilities for classroom activities and campus events; oversees and supports assigned custodians in the performance of their assignments; and ensures that assignments are completed in a safe, proper, and timely manner. Work will require independent judgment and is performed under the supervision of the building's Principal and Network Director of Facilities and School Safety for their shift who will provide evaluations.

Essential Job Functions:

Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc.) to maintain a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment while adhering to OSHA and maximum safety procedures.
Consult with administrative personnel and Network for planning, prioritizing, and scheduling custodial activities and achieving site maintenance objectives.
Orders a variety of items (e.g. supplies, packages, furniture, etc.) for distributing materials to the appropriate parties.
Distributes custodial supplies and equipment to disseminate materials to custodial staff and/or storage locations.
Inspect facilities to ensure that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, identifying necessary repairs to facilities and/or equipment, etc.
Maintains necessary supplies and equipment to ensure the availability of custodial items required to maintain facilities properly. Maintains the exterior of the sites, including snow/ice removal, trash removals as needed.
Monitors students and staff in and around work areas (e.g. halls, multipurpose rooms, lunch rooms, restrooms, grounds, etc.) to prevent injuries and ensure site safety.
Participates in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars to convey and/or gather information required to perform job functions.
Performs maintenance building repairs (e.g. electrical, plumbing, carpentry, etc.) to maintain a safe and attractive building. Replenishes classroom and restroom supplies (e.g. paper towels, soap, etc.) to ensure adequate quantities for daily use.
Oversees and schedules a maintenance team to provide the best service.
Prepares written materials (e.g. supply orders, safety inspections, work orders, inventory, overtime sheets, etc.) to document activities and/or relating activities to administration for action.
Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, vandalism, alarms, snow removal, etc.) to take appropriate action or notify appropriate personnel for resolution.
Responds to inquiries from staff, students, parents, and/or visitors for providing information, taking appropriate action, and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
Maintains facilities and grounds (e.g. doors, gates, alarms, lights, etc.) to minimize property damage, equipment loss, and/or potential liability.
Trains and assigns personnel (e.g. new custodians, etc.) to develop professional trade and safety awareness skills. Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Schedules and reports service visits as needed to ensure the sound operation of the schools.
Communicates the operation schedule of the school with Network administrators to ensure fiscal soundness.
Holds confidentiality regarding sensitive matters shared by leadership and team members.
Excellent Time and Attendance required.

Qualifications:

Valid Certificate of Fitness S95, S12 and S13 are Required
Very good physical health and strength.
Valid Driver’s License issued by the state of residence and in good standing.
Ability to plan and schedule daily work matters.
Ability to plan and schedule projects and goals.
Bilingual-Spanish preferred.
Nurturing spirit and welcoming personality.
NYS Department of Education Fingerprint Clearance.

Working hours depend on the specific location, which is full-time. Certain days of the year may require the Head Custodian to change or modify their hours. All employees are expected to exhibit flexibility with their schedule and dress in uniform/uniform color at all times of service. It is the policy of FLACS to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), or prior record of arrest or convictions (except as provided by law), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation, as required by civil rights law.