Provo City School District

Asst 4 / Custodial Team Leader

Job Description

Purpose Statement

 The job of Asst 4 / Custodial Team Leader is done for the purpose/s of providing custodial services under

the direction of the Head Custodian at the assigned site; ensuring an attractive, sanitary, and safe environment

for students, staff, and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations; supervising assigned

personnel; serving as lead custodian; assisting in preparing facilities for classroom activities and

classroom events.

This job reports to Dist Coord 8 / Custodial

Essential Functions

 Assists with minor repairs (e.g. adjusting desks, replacing lights, ballasts, fixing door closers, etc.) for the

purpose of maintaining a safe and functioning facility.

Assists with grounds upkeep (e.g. trimming, watering, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe, attractive

environment.

Assists in site preparation for daily operations (e.g. opening gates, raising flags, sweeping walkway, etc.)

for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard-free.

Assists with site snow removal (e.g. shoveling, snowblower, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring access

and safety.

Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose

rooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment.

Guides other custodial and substitute personnel in the absence of the coordinator or supervisor for the

purpose of maintaining duties needed to maintain an attractive, safe, and sanitary environment.

Performs summer cleaning and maintenance (e.g. stripping and waxing floors, moving furniture,

painting, etc.) for the purpose of completing summer deep cleaning and ensuring the facility's safe,

clean, and attractive environment.

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective

functioning of the work unit.

Performs minor, job-related, maintenance on custodial equipment (e.g. change vacuum cleaner belts,

bags, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper functioning and usability of items.

Prepares facilities for public use and/or special events (e.g. cleaning, unlocking doors, setting up space,

etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe, clean, and functional space for participants.

Replenishes classroom and restroom supplies (e.g. paper towels, soap, etc.) for the purpose of

ensuring adequate quantities for daily use.

Responds to inquiries from staff, students, parents, and/or visitors for the purpose of taking appropriate

action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.

Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, vandalism, alarms,

etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.

Secures facilities and grounds (e.g. doors, gates, alarms, lights, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing

property damage, equipment loss, and/or potential liability.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

 SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing

job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

operating equipment and materials used in industrial maintenance; and adhering to safety practices.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read

a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and

understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to

satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: methods of industrial cleaning including floor and carpet; basic

tools for minor repairs; and safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; collate data, and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is

required to work with others; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using

standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data;

and utilize job-related equipment. Some problem-solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans.

Problem-solving with data may require independent interpretation, and problem-solving with equipment is limited to

moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

adapting to changing work priorities, and meeting deadlines and schedules.; communicating with persons of diverse

backgrounds; working as part of a team; working with frequent interruptions.

Responsibility

 Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; directing

other persons within a small work unit; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other

work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on

the organization’s services.

Work Environment

 The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:

significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent climbing and balancing, significant stooping, kneeling,

crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 5% sitting, 70% walking,

and 25% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard-free

environment.

Experience:

Education:

Equivalency:

 Job-related experience is required.

High school diploma or equivalent.

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade

 Non-Exempt Lane 4

Required Testing Certificates and Licenses

 Pre-Employment Proficiency Test

Continuing Educ. / Training Clearances

 Attend training workshops, Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance