ASSISTANT HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING FOREMAN

Definition

Under general supervision, direct and assist custodial staff in cleaning, maintenance and security of assigned high school; participate in cleaning activities; and to do related work as required.

Examples of Duties

Supervises and coordinates the work of a group of custodians on an assigned shift;

Assigns special work as required;

Assumes responsibility for seeing that instructions of supervisors are carried out efficiently;

Insures that the areas for which he/she is responsible are maintained in a clean, orderly and safe condition;

Directs and participates in such activities as sweeping, polishing, mopping, dusting,     waxing, disinfecting, changing light bulbs, and similar tasks;

Performs minor repairs in emergency or unusual situations;

Reassigns employees to jobs other than regularly scheduled work;

Inspects and secures buildings, reporting unsatisfactory or dangerous situations which cannot be immediately corrected to appropriate authority;

Admits authorized persons to prescribed recreational and classroom areas during evening sessions;

Directs and supervises substitute custodians assigned to building.

 Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Methods, materials and equipment used in cleaning rooms, corridors and equipment of a large school building;

Fire and other safety hazards involved in the operation of a school plant.

Ability to:

Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;

Supervise a crew of custodians;

Use cleaning material and equipment with skill and efficiency;

Prepare records and reports.

Experience:

Two years of experience in buildings and grounds cleaning and maintenance work with the San Lorenzo Unified School District or other large buildings and grounds area.

Education:

Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade or informal education sufficient to insure ability to perform job duties.