Require Custodian, Day Supervisor I- Clarksville Middle School (Repost) in Maryland
Posted 2025-04-06
Remote, USA
Full-time
Immediate Start
Job title: Custodian, Day Supervisor I- Clarksville Middle School (Repost)
Company: Howard County Public School System
Job description: Please view the attachment for job details, minimum qualifications and application requirements
A complete application includes all application materials and proof of education
Applicants must submit all required materials by the closing date.
To learn more about HCPSS, please visit our website at .
Description:
This is a working supervisory custodial position. An employee in this class, with technical supervision from the building supervisor, custodial manager or assistant manager and administrative supervision from a building supervisor, is responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of the assigned facility and grounds. The incumbent provides supervision of assigned custodians. Work is evaluated through observation while work is in progress and by inspection of completed assignments.
Essential Job Functions:
Coordinates and directs all aspects of routine building and grounds maintenance including general cleaning, snow removal and lawn mowing
Performs inspections to ensure building security and cleanliness of the building
Ensures custodial staff is trained to secure building and equipment
Cleans buildings by sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, sealing, washing surfaces, vacuuming, buffing surfaces, etc.
Performs ground maintenance by mowing, watering, sweeping and weeding
Moves and stores furniture and equipment
Removes snow and ice
Requires extensive walking, stooping, pushing, carrying, climbing, bending and lifting
Ability to pick up and carry 65 pounds
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
Must be available for emergency calls
The above list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
Examples of Work:
Makes custodian job assignments and ensure the completion of work
Performs general building maintenance to include: cleaning bathrooms, dusting, washing windows, scrubbing walls, cleaning furniture, filling dispensers, moving furniture, washing chalkboards, assists
in the cafeteria, cleans trays, replace light bulbs and neon tubes, removes gum, pick up trash from floors, clean drinking fountains, and clean trash cans
Makes minor repairs
Checks and clean equipment
Opens and secure building
Floor maintenance to include: vacuum, sweep, dry and wet mop, scrub, wax, and buff
Outdoor maintenance: pick-up lawn debris, shovel snow, cut grass, clean sidewalks
Operates cleaning equipment: vacuum cleaner, scrubber, buffer
Uses buckets, wet and dry mops, brooms
Operates grass-cutting equipment
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet all of the qualifications, listed herein, to be considered for the vacancy. Use the application, cover letter, and resume to specifically address each qualification.
Education:
High School diploma or GED (must scan and upload to the online application). HCPSS requires an official to verify educational qualifications.
Experience:
One year of experience as a custodian.
Physical Requirements:
Requires extensive walking, stooping, pushing, carrying, climbing, bending and lifting
Ability to pick up and carry 65 pounds
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
Ability to climb ladders and stairs
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of housecleaning methods, practices and materials used in clean maintenance operations
Knowledge of equipment, supplies and practices in housekeeping management
Knowledge of procedures and methods used to requisition supplies and maintain supply records and reports
Knowledge of building maintenance to include boilers and building mechanical systems
Ability to make minor repairs and assemble furniture and equipment used at an assigned facility
Knowledge of current negotiated agreement, Integrated Pest Management Program (IPM) booklet and Energy Management Program (EMP0, Automated Service Request Information Systems General (ASRIS)
Knowledge of supervision and leadership principals
Ability to communicate effective in writing and orally
Ability to plan and organize work, delegate work to others, be a self-starter and motivate others
Ability to provide leadership to the custodial staff
Strong human relations skills with students, administrators, co-workers, parents and the community
Ability to hear the normally spoken word at 25 feet
Ability to operate cleaning and grass cutting machines
Willingness to attend and participate in training sessions
Ability to learn and practice acceptable cleaning methods
Willingness to acquire skills in the operation of cleaning and grass-cutting machines used in the assigned facility.
Salary:
This is a 12-month position, Salary Grade 6 on the Custodial Salary Scale in the AFSCME Master Agreement ( ) (Actual salary placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Howard County Public School System). Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is not exempt from overtime.
Application:
A complete online application and all application materials.
Please be sure to include the following in your application materials:
A complete listing of employment locations
Dates of employment
Experience to meet the minimum qualifications
Names of direct supervisors
High School diploma/transcript or College diploma/transcript
For questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Denise Lee
Recruitment Specialist
Office of Human Resources
[email protected]
Additional Information:
There will be a pre-screening of all applicant credentials. Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experiences and education that most closely match the position qualifications and the needs of the school system.
Pre-employment Physical:
The person selected for this position must meet all requirements of the physical examination administered by a medical service selected by the Howard County Department of Education.
Employee Safety:
This employee is responsible for directing assigned custodians in the use of safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents. The building supervisor is also required to direct and supervise custodians in the safe operation of equipment and in the safe practices and methods related to their particular job.
This employee is further responsible for correcting any conditions within the building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees, students, staff or community assigned to the building and reporting same to the appropriate administrator.
Only applicants who submit all of the requested information by the closing date of the vacancy will be considered for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
HCPSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation of Any Kind: HCPSS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. HCPSS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees in providing them with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HCPSS are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, veteran status or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training and career development.
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