OCONOMOWOC AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Role Description
JOB TITLE:
FT Lead Custodian
Reports to:
Custodial Operations Supervisor
Union:
Teamsters Local 695
Hours:
2:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m., two 15-minute breaks, one 1/2-hour lunch
break.
Work Category:
Heavy
Date:
August 13, 2012
JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY: To conduct and oversee the overall hygiene and daily
cleaning of the facility. Ensure that the daily custodial staff is present and set-up for
replacements as needed. To conduct daily custodial needs such as work orders, setups for athletic and other events through the use of technology. To assist the head
custodian to maintaining the building. To lead the summer cleaning and custodial
operations during the summer months with direction from the Head custodian and
buildings and grounds.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties described below are
indicative of what the Lead Custodian may be asked to perform. Other duties may be
assigned.
I.
Responsibility for cleaning and general appearance of school building, including
the following:
PERCENT OF SHIFT
A.
Mop floors.
0-33%
B.
Collect and remove garbage.
0-33%
C.
Strip, wax and buff floors .
7-100%
D.
Move furniture or athletic equipment and
set-up bleachers or risers.
0-33%
E.
Shovel snow.
0-33%
F.
Replace ceiling tiles during summer.
67-100%
G.
Clean bathrooms and locker rooms.
0-33%
II.
Responsibility for completing minor maintenance repairs and performing
miscellaneous work orders, including the following: (0-33% of shift)
A.
Boiler care:
General operation
Safety devices
Flushing System
Etc.
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B.
Carpentry:
Furniture repair
Replacement of ceiling/floor tiles
General Carpentry
Aid carpenter
Etc.
C.
Electrical:
Change bulbs using ladders or an aerial lift
Change face/outlet plates
Change simple ballast
Repair electrical cords
Aid electrician
Etc.
D.
General preventative maintenance:
Repair broken windows
Plaster cracks/patching
Door closers & weather stripping
Locker maintenance
Routine repairs
Etc.
E.
Painting:
Varnishing/refinishing
Field marking
General painting
Summer paint crew
Etc.
F.
Plumbing:
Clogged drains
Repair leaky faucets
Valve repair/replacement
Etc.
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, skills, and/or abilities required at the time of hire or for
the continuation of employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
High school graduate desirable.
Certificate of completion of low pressure boiler training is required and
must be obtained within one year of start of position.
Knowledge and understanding of cleaning and maintenance of schools or
other institutions.
An understanding of proper standards for cleanliness, maintenance, and
safety of public facilities.
Prior experience desirable.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Technical Skills: The individual must possess the following:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
Knowledge of proper cleaning and maintenance procedures.
Skills necessary to operate such equipment as snowblowers, mowers,
cleaning scrubbers, vacuums, etc.
Fundamental knowledge of plumbing, electricity, and carpentry and the
skills necessary for basic maintenance in those areas.
Fundamental painting, wallpapering, and plastering skills.
Working knowledge of all mechanical equipment and service systems in the
building.
The capability to learn the job easily and comprehend all training
procedures.
Working knowledge of current technologies and ability to change with the
fast passed technology upgrades as they apply to custodial operations.
Examples: Facility scheduling software, building automation systems,
preventive maintenance software, work order processing, access controls,
and true-time / time off software.
Fundamental knowledge of cleaning supplies, their uses and applications.
Fundamental knowledge of building maintenance and general repairs: i.e.
locks/lockers, doors/door closers, window replacement, etc.
Organizational Skills: The individual must possess the following
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Ability to lead and oversee the work of others.
Ability to organize time: i.e., be able to work on one-time-only tasks as well
as ongoing tasks, while at the same time handling interruptions, etc.
Ability to establish priorities: i.e. recognize tasks that need to be done and
do them without supervision, and anticipate the needs and requirements of
foremen/principals.
Ability to organize materials and maintain an efficient work schedule
through the use of technology. (Facility Scheduling software).
Ability to be a self-starter who does not need constant direction from
foremen/principals or other custodians.
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F.
Ability to tolerate and work in pressure situations during which large
volumes of work must be accomplished in a short period of time, sometimes
without a clear delineation of priorities.
Communication Skills: The individual must possess the following:
A.
B.
C.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality relating to all business, personnel,
and school district matters. Non-compliance is cause for discipline, which
may be immediate dismissal.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people/children.
Ability to meet people personally and over the telephone in a courteous, yet
business-like manner.
PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical and work environment
described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
ACTIVITY
FREQUENCY
DURATION
DESCRIPTION
Walking
Constant
Up to 2.5 hr.
max at any at
one time, 7.5 hr.
per shift.
mopping, cleaning
Standing
Occasional
5 min. max at
any one time
Miscellaneous
Sitting
not applicable
LIFTING
OBJECT
WEIGHT
FREQUENCY
DESCRIPTION
Propane tank,
Buckets of wax
up to 45 lb.
Occasional, summer
only
Below waist height.
Food
up to 50 lb.
Occasional, 30 times 1-2 times per month
Floor to waist height
Garbage, misc.
up to 20 to
0 lb.
Occasional, 7 to 8
times per shift
Waist height to 54"
Over the edge of
dumpster.
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CARRYING
OBJECT
WEIGHT
FREQUENCY
DESCRIPTION
Propane tank
45 lb.
Occasional,
summer only
Distance of 30-40ft.
PA box
42 lb.
2 times per shift,
fall and spring
Carry up 20 steps
plus 20 feet.
Garbage, Misc.
up to 20 to
50 lb.
7 to 8 times per
night
00 to 300 ft.
PUSHING/PULLING (MEASURED BY FORCE & NOT WEIGHT OF THE OBJECT)
OBJECT
WEIGHT
FREQUENCY
DESCRIPTION
Hydraulic lift
80 lb. to initiate
1 time per shift
100-300 ft., to
change a light bulb
Risers
20 lb. to initiate,
10-15 lb. to
sustain.
Occasional
300 ft. maximum
Buffer, stripper,
waxer.
Unable to measure stimated at less
than 20 lb.
5 min. max at
one time summer only
Over hundreds
of feet.
Cleanig cart,
Misc.
 10 lb.
Occasional
Over hundreds
of feet with
multiple stops
while cleaning.
OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
ACTIVITY
FREQUENCY
DESCRIPTION
Bending
Occasional
Cleaning,
pushing
pulling mule, etc.
Twisting
Occasional
Cleaning, misc.
Kneeling
Occasional
Gum scraping, cleaning,
maintenance repairs.
Squatting
Occasional
Lifting
or
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Crawling
Not applicable
Climbing
Occasional
22' step-up on to floor of
truck, 22 steps up to field
house, up bleachers to
assemble guardrails.
Reaching vertically
Constant
Overhead - Removing
ceiling tiles, changing light
bulbs.
Reaching horizontally
Within 12" of body
Constant
Cleaning, mopping, etc.
Reaching horizontally
Beyond 12" of body
Occasional
Garbage bags into
dumpster.
Manual dexterity
Occasional
Grasping
Constant
Mop
handles,
buffer,
waxer,
mule,
tools,
cleaning supplies, etc.
Pinching
Occasional
Miscellaneous repairs.
Finger dexterity
Not applicable
Eye/Hand/Foot coordination
Occasional
Driving equipment.
Balancing
Occasional
Pushing/pulling equipment,
carrying and climbing
Jumping
Not applicable
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
TALKING:
Not required.
NEAR VISION:
Not required.
FAR VISION:
Required for driving.
COLOR DISCRIMINATION:
Not required.
DEPTH PERCEPTION:
Not required.
HEARING SENSITIVITY:
Not required.
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TACTILE DISCRIMINATION:
Not required.
SENSORY PERCEPTION:
To avoid burns, required for use of chemicals.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
OUTSIDE:
0 to 12%
INSIDE:
87.5 to 100%
EXTREME HEAT:
Weather dependent, all areas not air-conditioned.
EXTREME COLD:
Weather dependent for shoveling.
NOISE:
Present in boiler room. Controlled by ear-muffs
hen using buffer or stripper.
VIBRATION:
Buffer, stripper, etc.
MECHANICAL HAZARDS:
Lifting.
CHEMICAL HAZARDS:
Cleaners, disinfectants, wax, stripper, etc.
MOVING OBJECTS:
Pallet jacks, van.
ELEVATED SURFACES:
Ladders, bleachers, stairs to field house.
ELECTRICAL HAZARDS:
Floor scrubber and buffer.
RADIANT ENERGY:
Not applicable.
VENTILATION:
Controlled by use of turbo fans in the summer.
SHARP TOOLS:
Razor blade, scrapers, utility knives, etc.
CLUTTERED OR SLIPPERY
FLOORS:
Wet mopping, waxing.
POOR LIGHTING:
Not applicable.
EXPOSURE TO DUST/FUMES/ Present with use of chemicals and propane gas for
GASES/ODORS:
buffers.
CONFINED WORK SPACE:
Not applicable.
OBSTACLES:
Furniture, equipment, etc. Overhead pipes at 66-1/2"
where risers and chairs are stored.
USE OF TOOLS, EQUIPMENT,
Floor scrubber, shovel, mop, buffer, wrenches,
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ETC.:
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
hammers, screw drivers, buckets, pallet jacks, dollies,
carts, mule, ladders, bolt cutter, vehicles, furniture,
hydraulic lift, dumpsters, etc.
Back brace and ear muffs.