Custodian, Lead I - NRR

**Job Description** ------------------- **THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MANATEE COUNTY** **Local Title: LEAD CUSTODIAN I** **State Title: Head Custodian Maintenance Unit Manager** **JOB DESCRIPTION** JOB GOAL: To provide assistance with leadership and skilled work in sanitation of plant facilities, and to assist in maintenance of buildings and grounds. QUALIFICATIONS: * Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. * Minimum of two (2\) years of experience as a Custodian. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement. * Completion of Certified Custodian Training. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to assist with planning, scheduling, instructing, and directing staff of custodial personnel. Knowledge of fire protection, sanitation, and safety standards as applicable to schools. Thorough knowledge of custodial operations, processes, and building and grounds maintenance. Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities and even temperament in time of emergency and in the solution of day\-to\-day problems. Ability to operate both riding and walk behind mowers. Ability to use weed eaters and other hand\-operated equipment. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary in the operation of equipment. REPORTS TO: Site Administrator SUPERVISES: N/A PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: * Assist with the oversight and maintenance of a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency. * Assist with development of schedules for custodial staff. * Instruct custodial staff in safe and proper use of custodial equipment and cleaning supplies. * Act as contact person when maintenance personnel arrive on the site. * Keep head custodian apprised of job and work order status. * Assist in the development of a security procedure for the proper