POSITION: Head Custodian – Homyak Elementary School

SALARY RANGE: District Classified Salary Schedule (Dependent on Experience) Full District Benefits - 250 Day contract. With a range of $16.00 - $28.89 per hour based on experience or job related skills.

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION: Current employees if interested may contact Andrew Moore, Director of Support Services EXT: 7383 or email cmoore@weld8.org External applicants please submit an application (available online at www.weld8.org) along with a letter of interest and a current resume listing your qualifications and experiences for the position. Applicant must apply online; supporting materials may be attached to the online application. Internal candidates please notify and speak with Andrew Moore, you will need to enter an application via applitrack.

SUMMARY: Responsible for all Custodial staff supervision and the overall cleanliness, sanitation, security, safety and maintenance of the assigned facility, buildings, grounds and equipment. Manage custodial personnel schedules and time, custodial inventory and equipment, custodial expenditures, building repairs and maintenance, seasonal and special projects, building use and building systems and operations of the assigned school. Bilingual skills: English & Spanish language, is preferred but not required. 250 Day contract

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (See complete job description attachment)

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must successfully complete current district training for supervision for Classified Staff within one year after entering position.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in the custodial field
• Minimum of one year supervisory experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-hire, post-offer physical examination.
• PINNACOL (safety) and AHERA (asbestos) training required within six months after entering position?

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Customer service and public relations skills.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Time management, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Supervisory and management skills.
• Thorough understanding of custodial methods, processes, procedures, chemicals and equipment.
• Mechanical ability and skills.
• Basic bookkeeping, mathematics and budget management skills.
• Basic skill with machines and hand and power tools.
• Basic understanding of electrical, HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Ability to ensure adequate custodial coverage and response for all shifts.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent Policies and building department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Basic operating skills and experience with personal computers, office productivity and basic office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, E-mail, etc.
• Operating knowledge of custodial cleaning equipment, industrial and domestic winter and summer yard care equipment, hand and power tools and digital test equipment.

BUDGET AND /OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY:

• Responsible for planning, assigning , directing and guiding work; addressing complaints and resolving problems; training employees; interviewing and hiring; appraising performance; disciplining; and providing input into termination proceedings.
• Carry and respond to district cell phone & two-way radio during assigned shift and as duties require.
• Responsible for managing custodial funds allocated for operations, ordering and maintaining inventory, tracking expenses and approving custodial expenditures.
• Manage human resources expenditures by reviewing and approving time and attendance, including real time, temporary leave, compensatory or flex time and overtime.
• Responsible for ensuring resources are used responsibly and ensuring the crew has adequate supplies and equipment necessary to complete their jobs.
• May manage and use a line of credit at pre-approved businesses with related expenditures up to $500.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: Open Until Filled

START DATE OF: 2022-23 School Year

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Position is per Weld County School District Re-8 calendar
• To be determined by Director of Support Services or designee; but average maintenance hours per day are 6:30 AM through 3:30 PM during the school year and 7 AM through 4 PM. during the summer. Position may include some weekend work.
• All agreements for employment of personnel shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Education.
• No smoking is allowed in any Weld County School District Re-8 buildings.
• Selected applicant must comply with the District's Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United States.

In compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, Colorado law and Board of Education Policy AC (Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity), Weld County School District Re-8 does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, religion, ancestry, need for special education services, age, marital status, genetic information, or physical characteristics in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees and members of the public. The following person has been identified as the compliance officer for the district: Superintendent, Weld County School District Re-8: 200 South Fulton Avenue, Fort Lupton, CO 80621, 303.857.3200, superintendent@weld8.org .