Frederick County Public Schools

Assist Lead Custodian in completing written records/updates (e.g. inventory, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), oil reports, work orders).. Perform seasonal tasks including: snow and ice removal, salt spreading, grass mowing, line trimming, mulching, raking, policing grounds for trash, and weeding.. Perform as needed custodial tasks including: graffiti removal, replacing light bulbs and ceiling tiles, unclogging plumbing fixtures, painting, and minor repairs and maintenance on custodial equipment.. Maintain work areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner and insure all work is performed in accordance with OSHA, trade specific, and FCPS standards/policies/procedures.. Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, Building Manager, or their designee.

assistant lead

JobID: 14269
Position Type:
Custodial/Assistant Lead Custodian, Elem/Middle

Date Posted:
5/16/2024

Location:
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle School

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled


Work Year Calendar and Hours

12-month position (260 days / year), 8 hours per day
Daily work hours: 2:00 - 10:30 PM

For more information about employee benefits please go to: www.fcps.org/benefits

Salary

Support Salary Grade S05: $18.88 per hour; starting

Under the Fair Labor and Standards Act this position is non-exempt from overtime. Actual salary placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Frederick County Public School System.

Role

The Assistant Lead Custodian assists the Lead Custodian in directing building custodians in maintaining facilities in a condition of operating excellence, cleanliness, and safety to maximize and optimize facility use by students, staff, and visitors.

Essential Functions

Reporting directly to the Principal, Assistant Principal, Building Manager, or their designee, the Assistant Lead Custodian performs the following duties:

Custodial Duties

Assist the Lead Custodian in ensuring efficient custodial scheduling to support building operations, cleaning, grounds maintenance, extracurricular activities, outside user group activities, and emergency response, while minimizing overtime costs.
Assist the Lead Custodian in ensuring that individual custodians are properly cleaning and maintaining their assigned areas.
Assist the Lead Custodian in maintaining appropriate levels of custodial supplies to ensure efficient operations and avoid spoilage.
Assist Lead Custodian in completing written records/updates (e.g. inventory, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), oil reports, work orders).
Perform daily custodial tasks in assigned area including: empty trash/recycle containers, remove 100% of visible dirt/debris from floors, wet mop all hard surface floors, rearrange furniture as necessary, clean and sanitize all restrooms/locker rooms/drinking fountains.
Perform periodic custodial tasks in assigned area including: low and high dusting, cleaning windows, wiping down furniture and work surfaces, burnishing tile floors, and washing walls.
Perform seasonal tasks including: snow and ice removal, salt spreading, grass mowing, line trimming, mulching, raking, policing grounds for trash, and weeding.
Perform deep cleaning tasks including: refinishing tile floors, refinishing wood floors, high cleaning from a ladder or man lift, washing furniture, and cleaning of carpeting.
Perform as needed custodial tasks including: graffiti removal, replacing light bulbs and ceiling tiles, unclogging plumbing fixtures, painting, and minor repairs and maintenance on custodial equipment.
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities throughout the facility on an ongoing basis.
Consistently reports promptly for work, utilizes time wisely, and maintains an acceptable pattern of attendance that must not adversely affect the overall cleanliness of the school.
Consistently display an attitude of teamwork/cooperation/professionalism along with an ability to follow both written and verbal directions with minimal follow up.
Attend training sessions and meetings as required to upgrade skill level or knowledge.
Work requires working varied shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Respond in a timely manner to facility emergencies (including those occurring after normal working hours, weekends, or holidays).

Occupational Safety Duties

Maintain work areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner and insure all work is performed in accordance with OSHA, trade specific, and FCPS standards/policies/procedures.
Monitor activities in and around all work areas for the purpose of preventing injuries and ensuring site safety.
Operate powered work platforms, man lifts, tractors, snow blowers, lawn mowers, string trimmers according to applicable regulations and safety procedures.
Operate, inspect, and maintain tools and equipment for the purpose of insuring availability in safe operating condition.
Communicate immediately any unsafe working condition, broken equipment, or any issue requiring the submission of a work order.
Perform all duties and responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner and ensure all employees under his/her leadership are operating in the same manner.

Other Functions

Reassignment between work shifts may occur at any time in accordance with the Negotiated Agreement.
Communicate in a manner that enhances productivity and builds respectful relationships across the organization.
Provide exceptional customer service.

This job description summarizes typical functions of the job. The responsibilities, tasks, and other duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined, and the jobholder’s supervisor may assign other duties.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, Building Manager, or their designee.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Two (2) years of paid, professional experience in the custodial field, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.
Ability to read and write.
Ability to use a computer and properly use/maintain an FCPS e-mail account.
Some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
Some skill in the use of small equipment used in routine cleaning.
Ability to work flexible schedules; day, evening, and nightshifts.
Regular and predictable attendance.

Physical Requirements

Able to walk, sit, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, twist, reach above shoulders, crouch, or crawl for varying periods of time.
Able to access elevated workspaces via ladders and man lifts.
Able to work in environments subject to hot and cold temperatures along with potential hazards such as: airborne particulates, plant pollens, chemical exposure, bloodborne pathogens, and heights. Must be able to employ the personal protective equipment necessary to protect against these situations.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move over 50 pounds.
Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

Paid, professional custodial experience related to a public entity preferably an agency related to public education.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Valid driver’s license.
Familiarity with the FCPS policies, goals and programs.




FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN WRITTEN TO INDICATE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING THIS POSITION. IT IS NOT WRITTEN TO INCLUDE OR BE INTERPRETED TO INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE INVENTORY OF ALL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE. NOTHING IN THIS DESCRIPTION RESTRICTS MANAGEMENT’S RIGHT TO ASSIGN OR REASSIGN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OR ADD REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT ANY TIME.


JobID: 14269
Position Type:
Custodial/Assistant Lead Custodian, Elem/Middle

Date Posted:
5/16/2024

Location:
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle School

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled


Work Year Calendar and Hours

12-month position (260 days / year), 8 hours per day
Daily work hours: 2:00 - 10:30 PM

For more information about employee benefits please go to: www.fcps.org/benefits

Salary

Support Salary Grade S05: $18.88 per hour; starting

Under the Fair Labor and Standards Act this position is non-exempt from overtime. Actual salary placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Frederick County Public School System.

Role

The Assistant Lead Custodian assists the Lead Custodian in directing building custodians in maintaining facilities in a condition of operating excellence, cleanliness, and safety to maximize and optimize facility use by students, staff, and visitors.

Essential Functions

Reporting directly to the Principal, Assistant Principal, Building Manager, or their designee, the Assistant Lead Custodian performs the following duties:

Custodial Duties

Assist the Lead Custodian in ensuring efficient custodial scheduling to support building operations, cleaning, grounds maintenance, extracurricular activities, outside user group activities, and emergency response, while minimizing overtime costs.
Assist the Lead Custodian in ensuring that individual custodians are properly cleaning and maintaining their assigned areas.
Assist the Lead Custodian in maintaining appropriate levels of custodial supplies to ensure efficient operations and avoid spoilage.
Assist Lead Custodian in completing written records/updates (e.g. inventory, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), oil reports, work orders).
Perform daily custodial tasks in assigned area including: empty trash/recycle containers, remove 100% of visible dirt/debris from floors, wet mop all hard surface floors, rearrange furniture as necessary, clean and sanitize all restrooms/locker rooms/drinking fountains.
Perform periodic custodial tasks in assigned area including: low and high dusting, cleaning windows, wiping down furniture and work surfaces, burnishing tile floors, and washing walls.
Perform seasonal tasks including: snow and ice removal, salt spreading, grass mowing, line trimming, mulching, raking, policing grounds for trash, and weeding.
Perform deep cleaning tasks including: refinishing tile floors, refinishing wood floors, high cleaning from a ladder or man lift, washing furniture, and cleaning of carpeting.
Perform as needed custodial tasks including: graffiti removal, replacing light bulbs and ceiling tiles, unclogging plumbing fixtures, painting, and minor repairs and maintenance on custodial equipment.
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities throughout the facility on an ongoing basis.
Consistently reports promptly for work, utilizes time wisely, and maintains an acceptable pattern of attendance that must not adversely affect the overall cleanliness of the school.
Consistently display an attitude of teamwork/cooperation/professionalism along with an ability to follow both written and verbal directions with minimal follow up.
Attend training sessions and meetings as required to upgrade skill level or knowledge.
Work requires working varied shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Respond in a timely manner to facility emergencies (including those occurring after normal working hours, weekends, or holidays).

Occupational Safety Duties

Maintain work areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner and insure all work is performed in accordance with OSHA, trade specific, and FCPS standards/policies/procedures.
Monitor activities in and around all work areas for the purpose of preventing injuries and ensuring site safety.
Operate powered work platforms, man lifts, tractors, snow blowers, lawn mowers, string trimmers according to applicable regulations and safety procedures.
Operate, inspect, and maintain tools and equipment for the purpose of insuring availability in safe operating condition.
Communicate immediately any unsafe working condition, broken equipment, or any issue requiring the submission of a work order.
Perform all duties and responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner and ensure all employees under his/her leadership are operating in the same manner.

Other Functions

Reassignment between work shifts may occur at any time in accordance with the Negotiated Agreement.
Communicate in a manner that enhances productivity and builds respectful relationships across the organization.
Provide exceptional customer service.

This job description summarizes typical functions of the job. The responsibilities, tasks, and other duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined, and the jobholder’s supervisor may assign other duties.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, Building Manager, or their designee.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Two (2) years of paid, professional experience in the custodial field, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.
Ability to read and write.
Ability to use a computer and properly use/maintain an FCPS e-mail account.
Some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
Some skill in the use of small equipment used in routine cleaning.
Ability to work flexible schedules; day, evening, and nightshifts.
Regular and predictable attendance.

Physical Requirements

Able to walk, sit, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, twist, reach above shoulders, crouch, or crawl for varying periods of time.
Able to access elevated workspaces via ladders and man lifts.
Able to work in environments subject to hot and cold temperatures along with potential hazards such as: airborne particulates, plant pollens, chemical exposure, bloodborne pathogens, and heights. Must be able to employ the personal protective equipment necessary to protect against these situations.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move over 50 pounds.
Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

Paid, professional custodial experience related to a public entity preferably an agency related to public education.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Valid driver’s license.
Familiarity with the FCPS policies, goals and programs.




FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN WRITTEN TO INDICATE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING THIS POSITION. IT IS NOT WRITTEN TO INCLUDE OR BE INTERPRETED TO INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE INVENTORY OF ALL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE. NOTHING IN THIS DESCRIPTION RESTRICTS MANAGEMENT’S RIGHT TO ASSIGN OR REASSIGN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OR ADD REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT ANY TIME.

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