Head of Plant I (Ukiah)

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of the site administrator, the Head of Plant I coordinates and participates in the

custodian program at a small school site. The Head of Plant I position differs from the Head of Plant II position

in that no supervision of other custodian staff is assigned and differs from the Custodian position in that the

position is assigned full responsibility for custodial services at the site.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment, including minor grounds upkeep.

 Works with site administrator on assignments for the betterment and safety of the school.

 Performs minor maintenance duties such as cleaning roof gutters, painting, installing shelves, etc.

 Inspects for and reports the need of maintenance repairs.

 Performs gardening tasks such as mowing, watering, etc.

 Arranges rooms with chairs and tables for meetings and activities.

 Supervises and informs others of school security routines.

 Performs daily security inspections; secures facility; sets alarms.

 Performs periodic safety inspections on playground equipment, fire extinguishers, fire alarms and the

school site in general.

 Maintains and monitors material data safety sheets; labels cleaning agents for safety purposes.

 Requisitions supplies and materials.

 Provides for the safe and orderly storage of site supplies, hazardous materials, furniture, and equipment.

 Performs assigned duties in a safe manner.

 Performs duties assigned a Custodian I.

 Related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS /REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

 Equipment used in the cleaning of floors, walls, and fixtures, such as scrubbers, polishers, vacuums, and

rug cleaners.

 Custodial techniques, such as how to strip and refinish floors.

 Cleaning materials, disinfectants and equipment used in custodial work.

 Familiarity with, and/or the ability to learn computerized work orders, clock and electronic alarm

systems and HVAC.

 Safe work practices.

ABILITY TO:

 Read, write and speak English sufficiently to successfully perform required duties.

 Hear, speak and write to receive and exchange information.

 Read and follow label directions when using any materials and/or equipment.

 Exercise extreme caution when using hazardous materials and/or equipment by adhering to the specified

warnings.

 Perform simple maintenance and repair work.

 Use small power hand tools such as screwdrivers, drills, etc.

 Learn to operate motorized sweepers.

 Operate heating and ventilating equipment.

 Plan work schedules and keep simple records.

 Perform manual labor, including stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, lifting, pushing, pulling,

carrying, walking and standing for long periods of time.

 Flexible and productive in spite of daily interruptions.

 Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers, supervisors, students and the

public.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

 High school diploma or equivalent. Additional related experience and/or training that would indicate

possession of the above skills and abilities.

 1 year experience as a Custodian, preferably with Ukiah Unified School District.

 Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

 Physical strength/agility sufficient to perform a wide variety of frequent physical tasks including moving

equipment/furniture and operating equipment.

 Lift 50 pounds, carry, climb, stoop, bend, reach and perform demanding physical tasks.

 Indoors and outdoors work environment; subject to noise from equipment operation; regular exposure to

fumes, dust and odors, which may require use of protective equipment; subject to driving a vehicle to

conduct work.

 Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of specialized equipment, hand and power

tools; seeing to observe needed and completed repairs; climbing ladders and working from heights;

reaching overhead and horizontally to shelve and retrieve items in high places; standing for extended

periods of time; bending at the waist.

 Successful passage of post hire/pre-employment physical required