Head Custodian

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High school education or equivalent
• •Several years experience in housekeeping
• •Must be able able to follow instructions, both written and oral
• •Must be available for after hour emergencies
• •Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether like or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things
• •Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes the receiving of information and instructions from supervisor and giving information and instructions to students
• •Requires ability to read a variety of policy and procedure manuals, literary materials, reference materials, technical manuals, etc
• •Requires the ability to prepare reports, records, notices, etc, with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech
• •Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control and confidence
• •Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• •Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques
• •Requires the ability to make routine independent judgments in absence of supervision
• •Requires the ability to comprehend and interpret received information
• •Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow verbal and written instructions
• •Requires the ability to teach students
• •Requires the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with students, teachers and other staff using technical and/or professional languages including library studies, instructional technology, etc
• •Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to use mathematical formulas, to determine percentages and decimals and to determine time
• •Requires the ability to use practical applications of fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion
• •Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape
• •Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using office equipment
• •Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, office equipment, control knobs, switches, etc
• •Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color
• •Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• •Requires the ability to talk and hear
• •Has knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies of the assigned school and Spartanburg School District Seven as they pertain to the performance of duties of the Head Custodian
• •Is knowledgeable in the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position
• •Has the ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities
• •Has knowledge of the characteristics of the age group assigned
• •Knowledge of proper English usage, vocabulary, punctuation and spelling
• •Has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations
• •Knowledge of and ability to use modern office practices and equipment, including computers
• •Skill in applying a responsible attention to detail as necessary in preparing records, reports and correspondence
• •Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships and work effectively with adults and children
• •Ability to supervise, guide and support students with patience and kindness
• •Ability to reinforce skills taught by the teacher
• •Ability to follow lesson plans provided by the teacher
• •Ability to motivate students to participate in educational activities and to want to learn
• •Ability to perform job tasks professionally in an environment where discrimination and other public issues are constant concerns
• •Ability to comprehend, interpret and apply regulations, procedures and related information
• •Ability to type accurately at a rate sufficient for the successful performance of assigned duties
• •Ability to read and interpret various materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job
• •Ability to use independent judgment in performing routine tasks
• •Ability to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision
• •Ability to help fellow employees as necessary
• •Ability to maintain effective relationships with co-workers, personnel of other departments, parents, students and members of the public through contact and cooperation
• •Ability to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations
• •Ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency
• •Knows how to perform duties in a courteous manner and with the utmost integrity in the best interest of the public
• •Knows how to maintain effective relationships with students, teachers, co-workers, personnel of other departments and members of the public through contact and cooperation
• •Has knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the position
• •Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities
• •Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility
• •Maintains high quality communication and interaction with internal and external entities with whom the position interacts
• •Performs described essential functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively to produce quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations
• •Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work
• •Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards and prescribed procedures
• •Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas
• •Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness
• •Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities
• •Strives to anticipate work to be accomplished and initiates proper and acceptable action for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction
• •Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility
• •Identifies issues or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives
• •Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to issues or situations
• •Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors
• •Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and co-workers for mutual benefit
• •Contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees
• •Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships inter- and intra-departmentally, and with external entities with whom the position interacts
• •Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints to establish and maintain good will
• •Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image
• •Plans and organizes daily work routine
• •Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology
• •Avoids duplication of effort
• •Estimates expected time of completion of work elements and establishes a personal schedule accordingly
• •Attends required meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time
• •Implements work activity in accordance with priorities