An individual who is optimistic, who sees events positively and anticipates the best possible outcome. Able to encourage and sustain others’ efforts as they work toward goals. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is an important supervisory position involving responsibility for the efficient and economical cleaning and maintenance of a large school building or a number of smaller buildings and related facilities. The work is performed under the general direction of a superior allowing wide leeway for the exercise of independent judgment in keeping buildings and facilities up to approved standards of cleanliness and operation. Immediate supervision is exercised over the work of subordinate cleaning or maintenance personnel. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only) · Makes regular inspection of building and grounds to maintain proper cleaning and maintenance procedures and makes recommendations for improvement of new equipment and set up preventive maintenance program; · Directs the maintenance and repair of grounds, lawns, walks, roads, parking lots and athletic fields; · Schedules and assigns cleaning and maintenance work of Custodians; · Inspects and otherwise exercises control over maintenance work performed by outside contractors; · Checks to ensure that buildings are heated, cleaned, locked and unlocked and in readiness for all activities; · Keeps records and makes reports of supplies used and activities carried on; · Assists with cleaning and maintenance activities when necessary; · Reports and acts of vandalism or breakage to proper authorities. · May be assigned to work Saturdays FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of building and cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment; good knowledge of the operation and maintenance of a low-pressure heating plant; working knowledge of the tools, terminology, and practices of one or more skilled trades; ability to follow moderately difficult oral and written directions; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; thoroughness, resourcefulness; dependability; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. |