Title Code:

Chief Custodian

JOB SUMMARY
Participates, plans, and supervises the general cleaning of assigned facility to ensure a safe and sanitary learning environment for students and staff along with operating boilers and maintaining variety of mechanical equipment.

Additional Work Days/Hours
Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

Emergencies
Inclement weather conditions
Overtime as needed
Summer hours

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Makes minor plumbing, electrical, general maintenance, and custodial equipment repairs.
Performs cleaning and inspects facilities and grounds to ensure maintenance of safety, sanitary, and security standards on a daily basis.
Performs preventive maintenance and operates the heating, air conditioning, and ventilating equipment in a safe and efficient manner to provide a comfortable interior climate within established guidelines.
Opens, closes, and locks buildings and gates, or assigns tasks to responsible subordinate.
Assists the principal or designee in preparing work requests.
Maintains records of area inspections, inventory, training, and equipment maintenance as required.
Instructs employees in the proper use of building services, supplies, equipment, and cleaning procedures.
Oversees and participates in the snow removal program.
Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.

Experience

Three (3) years minor building maintenance repair experience or required;
Three (3) years AACPS Custodian I experience and required;
One (1) year heating and cooling equipment experience and preferred;
Two (2) years professional cleaning and preferred;
One (1) year supervisory and/or lead experience and preferred;
Six (6) months Anne Arundel County Public Schools Lead Custodian experience and preferred;
Six (6) months Anne Arundel County Public Schools Lead and/or Chief Custodian acting assignments preferred.
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the applicant to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Ability to speak, read and write English sufficiently to give and receive instructions.
Knowledge of and ability to ensure compliance with Right to Know Law, Asbestos Awareness, Blood Borne Pathogens and general cleaning methods and procedures, and handling of cleaning equipment and chemicals, including proper disposal.
Ability to operate custodial and grounds care equipment.
Ability to safely use and operate genie lift; training provided if necessary.
Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
Ability to employ business technology tools as required of all AACPS employees, e.g. E-mail, obtaining relevant AACPS employee information through the AACPS Intranet, employing the electronic benefits enrollment tool and any other electronic tools implemented in the future.
Provides basic hand tools.

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

Successful completion of 4th Grade Stationary Engineer License issued by Maryland Board of Stationary Engineers required; or
Successful completion of Introduction to Operations Equipment & Plant Procedures Course and Certificate issued by AACPS or equivalent outside course required; or
Consideration will be given to candidates who can achieve a passing grade on Introduction to Operations Equipment & Plant Procedures Course and Certificate issued by AACPS or equivalent outside course required; and
Successful completion of Leadership Training or Certificate Course issued by AACPS or equivalent outside course required; or
First available after appointment Leadership Training or Certificate Course issued by AACPS or equivalent outside course required.

Driving Requirements

LEADERSHIP ROLE
Lead Worker Duties/Responsibilities

Train employees
Direct the work of employees
Provide feedback to assist the supervisor’s assessment of the employee’s performance
Plan the work
Instruct employees in specific techniques and technical methods to use
Perform same type of work as employees the Lead Worker is assigned to lead

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Standing: over 2/3 percent of the time
Walking: over 2/3 percent of the time
Sitting: under 1/3 percent of the time
Using hands to handle or feel: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Pinching (fine motor skills): under 1/3 percent of the time
Wrist deviation: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Keyboarding: under 1/3 percent of the time
Pushing: under 1/3 percent of the time
Pulling: under 1/3 percent of the time
Reaching (with hands and/or arms): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Climbing (Ascend/Descend): under 1/3 percent of the time
Balancing: under 1/3 percent of the time
Stooping: under 1/3 percent of the time
Kneeling: under 1/3 percent of the time
Crouching: under 1/3 percent of the time
Crawling: under 1/3 percent of the time
Bending: under 1/3 percent of the time
Twisting: under 1/3 percent of the time
Squatting: under 1/3 percent of the time
Talking: under 1/3 percent of the time
Hearing: under 1/3 percent of the time
Smelling: under 1/3 percent of the time
Repetitive Motions: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: under 1/3 percent of the time
As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

No special vision requirements

Work Environment
Location

Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time
Outdoor environment: under 1/3 percent of the time
Street environment (near moving traffic): under 1/3 percent of the time
Confined space: under 1/3 percent of the time

Exposure

Outdoor weather conditions: under 1/3 percent of the time
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): under 1/3 percent of the time
Work near moving mechanical parts: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Work in high, precarious places: under 1/3 percent of the time
Fumes or airborne particles: under 1/3 percent of the time
Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: under 1/3 percent of the time
Risk of electrical shock: under 1/3 percent of the time
Vibration: under 1/3 percent of the time

Noise Level

Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

Up to 50 pounds: under 1/3 percent of the time

Travel Requirements

Employee Safety Statements

The employee is required to use safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents.
Adheres to safe practices and methods in the operation of equipment and supplies related to the job.
The employee is responsible for correcting and/or reporting any conditions within an AACPS building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees and students.

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date:	8/1/2023
Established Date:	1/1/1971
Title Code:	E44323
Title:	CUSTODIAN: CHIEF
Reports to Generic:	Manager; Principal
Reports to Specific:	MANAGER: OPERATIONS AREA; PRINCIPAL

ORGANIZATION

Division:	Operations
Business Unit:	Facilities
Department:	Operations & Logistics Support
Negotiated Agreement:	American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees (AFSCME)

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit:	III
Days Worked:	260
FLSA Exemption Status:	Non-Exempt
Grade:	AG08;AG09;AG10 Click HERE to view Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 3 - AFSCME)
Essential Job:
Months Worked:	12
Hours Worked:	8
Job Family:	Custodial and Plant Operations
Sub-Function:	Custodial Services