Head Night Custodian - Sandburg Middle School

Overview

Head Night Custodian - Sandburg Middle School at Robbinsdale Area Schools. This role supervises building custodial staff, maintains building systems and equipment, oversees preventative and day-to-day maintenance, ensures building cleanliness, and supervises building security and safety operations.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Program Director (or designee) with work direction from the building principal and the program director of Buildings and Grounds.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of facility systems including mechanical and electrical equipment in accordance with district standards and guidelines.
• Perform minor adjustments and repairs to facility systems as needed.
• Per boiler-equipped buildings, tend boiler systems as required in accordance with district standards and guidelines.
• Operate and schedule building security systems in accordance with district standards and guidelines.
• Operate, schedule and use building HVAC and lighting automation control systems in accordance with district standards and guidelines.
• Use electronic work order system to submit and document repair and preventative maintenance tasks, including hours, materials, condition status and completion information.
• Set up rooms for conferences, classes and special events.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and sanitation using custodial equipment; monitor exterior walkways, plazas and stairs for safety and cleanliness.
• Maintain favorable public relations as a representative of Robbinsdale Area Schools.
• Ensure building doors, security systems, alarms and access control operate according to district standards.
• Follow timelines, procedures and quality standards for task completion; use work time efficiently and effectively; take initiative to address tasks needing attention.
• Follow district safety standards and guidelines; practice fiscal responsibility related to materials, equipment care, recycling, energy conservation and inventory control.
• Lead other custodial staff in the absence of the building supervisor.
• Carry a District cell phone in a District-provided case during work hours to respond to facility alarms, curtailment events and emergencies outside of regular hours.
• Demonstrate competencies listed in Attachment A within 30 days of employment in key district facility systems and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Candidate should reside within 30 miles of the assignment facility to address building alarm, service and curtailment needs.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate, diagnose, troubleshoot and respond to building system service needs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and maintain positive working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, staff and visitors.
• Ability to follow schedules, adjust priorities as needed, and triage emergencies.
• Reading skills to comprehend material data sheets, building plans, specifications and manuals; mechanical aptitude for service, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Prior maintenance experience.
• First class boiler’s license (current, posted and maintained) required, or willing to obtain within an agreed timeline.
• Certified Pool Operator Certification.
• Ability to use and monitor building electronic work orders, energy management and security systems; accurately set occupancy schedules and door lock/unlock schedules per district guidelines.
• Knowledge of district cleaning products, equipment and proper use/cleanup.
• Regular attendance and timeliness; ability to listen for equipment issues and alarms; ability to perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs per manufacturer recommendations and district standards.
• Ability to operate snow removal equipment and apply deicing materials per district standards.
• Ability to use hand tools, test equipment, powered tools and equipment safely; retain facility training information and follow district standards for facility systems.
• Ability to coordinate snow removal and attend district meetings and mandated trainings as required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform strenuous labor and frequently use test equipment, hand tools, power tools and equipment.
• Willingness to use PPE when required.
• Frequently lift and move items up to 50 pounds; climb stairs; carry a backpack vacuum; access ladders up to 16 feet; and occasionally use lift equipment and scaffolds up to 25 feet.
• Occasional work on rooftops and in tunnel areas as needed.

Application Procedure

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Posting Status

Posting open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Notes: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every qualification. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification. Equity is a District value and essential to our goal of putting children first.