CUCAMONGA SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS TITLE: HEAD CUSTODIAN BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the School Principal, plan, organize, lead and participate in the day-to-day custodial and routine maintenance functions and activities of an assigned school site; provide work direction and guidance to others. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Plan, organize, lead, and participate in the day-to-day custodial maintenance activities of an assigned school custodial staff; prepare and revise work schedules. Confer with the Principal regarding custodial and maintenance needs of school buildings and facilities. Provide work direction and guidance to Custodians and others at an assigned school; assist in training of custodial personnel. Sweep, mop, strip, wax, and seal floors; vacuum rugs and carpets; dust, wash, and polish furniture and woodwork; empty and clean waste receptacles, including trash barrels. Inspect building and grounds for damage, needed repairs, security and safety hazards and prepare work orders. Requisition needed materials, supplies and equipment according to established procedures; maintain inventory according to established procedures. Set up rooms, auditoriums, cafeterias and other meeting areas for assemblies and meetings; move and arrange furniture and equipment. Coordinate, monitor and participate in the major cleaning of the school plant. Lock and unlock gates and doors, and set security systems; raise and lower flags. Pick up paper and other debris from school grounds, walk areas, and the areas adjacent to the school facilities; blow and weep concrete surfaces adjacent to the school buildings. Assist in emergency repairs and requests for assistance from the District Maintenance and Operations Department on a short-term, temporary basis. Perform emergency cleanup service resulting from breakage, vandalism, spilling, and illness. Respond to all alarm calls for school. Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Methods, materials and equipment used in custodial, grounds keeping and general maintenance work. Requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition. Basic principles or training and providing work direction and guidance to others. Operating principles of heating and air conditioning equipment. Safe practices related to cleaning methods and procedures. Basic record-keeping techniques. Reading and writing communication skills. ABILITY TO: Plan and perform skilled custodial services. Demonstrate leadership, good judgment and common sense. Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately. Plan and schedule the custodial program. Estimate time and materials involved with the custodial program. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Relate well with the students. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Train and provide work direction to others. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from high school and two years custodial experience in a school or related environment. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Indoor and outdoor environment. Regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors.