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HEAD CUSTODIAN
BLUE HERON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the connecting hub for the communities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington and Lino Lakes, located 20 minutes north of Minneapolis and St. Paul. With 9 exceptional schools serving 6,400 students, Centennial offers a track record of academic success combined with a consistent district-wide drive for improvement. Annually, district’s high school graduation rate of 94.7% is at the top of Minnesota’s rankings.

Centennial’s schools are safe and filled with respectful students who are a wonderful reflection of and contributors to the community. The district’s vibrant learning environments and personalized, team approach supports the strengths and addresses the challenges of each individual student. The curriculum throughout K-12 is focused on the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the 21st century. Importantly, Centennial is distinguished by its use of data to drive achievement, its innovative use of technology, and its exceptional faculty, with 78% of them holding a master’s degree.

A transparent and good steward of public resources, Centennial is guided by a strategic plan developed in collaboration with staff, parents and community members. As a district that encourages, listens and responds, Centennial is the pride of our five communities with 86% of resident students choosing Centennial, nearly 90% of parents rating teachers as “excellent”, and 91% saying students are well prepared for college.

TITLE: Head Custodian
7:00 AM – 3:30 PM- Blue Heron Elementary School

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High School degree, GED, or equivalent.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of building cleaning and maintenance.
3. Demonstrated positive customer service skills.
4. At least five (5) years of experience in a school custodial position and or equivalent custodial experience.
5. Possess and maintain valid appropriate certifications and licenses, as stipulated by the school district and/or local, state, or federal regulatory agencies, in order to maintain and operate building equipment and/or systems.
6. Experienced in P.C. operation relating to email, online ordering, work order systems, and energy management systems.
7. Ability to supervise and give work direction to custodians.
8. Capable of working cooperatively and congenially with other employees and supervisors.
9. Understanding of and ability to act as a confidential employee regarding staff and students.
10. Motivated, energetic, timely, respectful and a strong proven work ethic.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal, and Director of Buildings and Grounds Operations as situationally appropriate.

JOB GOAL: To provide for the safe operation and completion of assigned duties to maintain a comfortable and safe environment for students, teachers, other staff personnel and community.

Working Conditions:
All employees subject to hazards are equipped and trained per OSHA standards.
Subject to work with biohazard waste.
Subject to temperature changes while performing assigned duties.
May be required to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures.
Subject to the hazards, dust and odors from sanding and painting procedures.
Subject to the hazards, vapors, and odors from various cleaning chemicals.
May be subject to work in the vicinity of chronic hazardous materials i.e., asbestos.
May be subject to work with hazardous chemicals.
Subject to work from elevated work surfaces.

Physical Demands:
All employees subject to physical demands are equipped and trained per OSHA standards.
Be able to lift 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
Be able to lift 100 pounds, with assistance, using proper lifting techniques or equipment.
Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
Be able to bend body and arms in all directions to lift and move objects and to perform custodial duties.
Be able to ascend and descend a ladder while performing custodial duties.
Bend body at waist downward and forward to perform custodial duties.
Bend both legs and knees to kneel or place knees on concrete, vinyl, tile, and carpet surfaces.
Extend hands and arms in all directions to perform custodial duties.
Use upper and lower extremities to perform custodial duties, and upper extremities to handle custodial equipment, shovel snow and push and open doors.
Use hands to select appropriate keys, insert into locks, turn doorknobs, and open doors.
Answer, communicate and dial the telephone and use 2-way radio in clear, precise voice.
Personally respond quickly to emergency situations in all areas of the building, assess each situation and take appropriate action.
Have the physical ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
Perform work in high areas, such as, hoists and ladders.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs all duties associated with the position of Custodian.
2. Ensures proper preventive maintenance is performed on all building systems to enhance the life of building assets and to provide efficient operation. Actively participates in completing preventive maintenance work orders.
3. Assigns work responsibilities and duties to work efficiently and keeps staff on task. Must possess strong leadership traits, promote teamwork, and motivate fellow employees. Reviews staff work; provides input regarding performance; coaches and trains staff.
4. Oversees custodial operations to ensure a clean, sanitary, and safe building. Makes recommendations and changes when improvement is needed. Ensures that ongoing training is provided for all custodial staff as needed in areas of health and safety as well as procedures for cleaning the facility. Actively works with the custodial staff to help clean the facility.
5. Monitors the activity and maintenance of security and life safety systems, including, but not limited to fire, security, emergency exit, parking lot and roadway lighting, and sprinkler systems. Provides a safe and secure building and site. Participates in the maintenance of these systems.
6. Makes repairs to building fixtures and equipment and notifies the Director of Buildings & Grounds Operations when repairs require an outside contractor. Repairs damaged locks, doors, windows, lockers, furniture, sporting equipment, and machinery.
7. Serves on the call list for such things as security, fire, and mechanical issues and must be willing and able to appropriately respond to these calls in a timely manner.
8. Maintains an adequate inventory of custodial and maintenance supplies and equipment, so the efficient flow of work is not interrupted. Actively participates in ordering, stocking, and organizing inventory.
9. Establishes and maintains proper lines of communication between all parties involved, including, but not limited to, principals, teachers, staff, custodians, and the public using the building.
10. Aids in monitoring the work of outside contractors or suppliers to ensure work performed meets job specifications. Informs Director of any issues or concerns.
11. Ensures proper cleaning and inspection of boilers, water heaters, chillers, air handlers, pumps, etc. is completed. Performs, schedules, and oversees repairs or recommends replacement as necessary.
12. Works with principals and other staff to coordinate the set-up of school activities and events, including public and Community Education activities in the facility.
13. Performs routine cleaning assignments for proper cleanliness and sanitation of the facility. Cleans restrooms and replenishes paper towels, toilet paper, and soap; unclogs toilets, sinks, and drinking fountains and performs other minor plumbing repairs as needed. Cleans up spills and sanitizes areas following incidents involving bodily injuries
14. Performs outside grounds maintenance activities including mowing, trimming, and snow and ice removal.
15. Maintains or assists with key management for the building.
16. Actively participates in custodial and maintenance services, preventive maintenance, activity set-up, equipment checks, grounds maintenance, and all other aspects of facility and site maintenance.
17. Ensures energy conservation measures are in place including proper temperature set points, lighting control, and HVAC schedules. Performs spot checks to ensure proper conservation measures are in place.
18. Fulfills requests to move furniture, supplies, and other heavy objects.
19. Performs routine security tours of the building and grounds to which assigned and reports unusual observations to supervisor.
20. Performs other related duties as apparent or assigned.
21. Maintains proficiency level in all required District, Health and Safety, and custodial trainings.
22. Maintains all licensure required by employee bargaining contract and State.
23. Employee is responsible to be knowledgeable about all District policy.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

WAGES:
Candidates will be placed on the Custodial and Maintenance employee contract. Starting at $27.04/hr.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
All applicants must apply online at www.isd12.org. Click on “Employment” at the top of the page to begin the applications process. Applications accepted until filled and posting is removed. Hiring ASAP.

Lesa Genovese, HR Specialist
Centennial School District #12
4707 North Road Circle Pines, MN 55014

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Start Date:  ASAP
Days/Hours: Year-Round; Monday through Friday; 8 hours per day
Banded/Graded:  C-4-1; Exempt, Professional Technical
Salary:  $64,882/year (July – June / salary will be prorated for 22-23) Salary in 2023-2024 will be $66,530 (year around July-June)
Responsible To:  Director of Buildings and Grounds

Major Job Functions/Specific Tasks/Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:  See attachment.

Benefits of Employment as of July 1, 2022:  Eligible for benefits as negotiated between Professional Technical Group and District 112.

Application Procedure:  This position will remain open until filled. Application review process will begin after May 19, 2023. Please apply online at:  http://www.district112.org  (only online applications will be accepted).

All job offers from Eastern Carver County Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check and ISD 112 School Board approval. If recommended for employment, applicant will provide proof of legal right to work in the United States if required.

Eastern Carver County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.