Building Lead Custodian

About Freetown-Lakeville
The Towns of Freetown and Lakeville are thriving rural areas with approximately 25,400 people. The regional school district consists of five schools, from the towns of Lakeville and Freetown. Four of the schools are located in the town of Lakeville; one Elementary grades K-3, one intermediate school grades 4-5, one middle school grades 6-8, and one high school grades 9-12. There is one elementary school grade Pre-K -3 located in the town of Freetown. The school district manages a town-appropriated operating budget of $43,340,701.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under the direction of the Director of Facilities, the Building Principal, and his or her designee perform a variety of daily routine custodial and light maintenance duties. Minor building and equipment repairs, grounds work, and related duties as assigned. Serves as the Region Building Lead Custodian and supervises in the absence of the supervisor or as assigned.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assumes all responsibilities as described in the position description for District Custodians.
In the absence of the Director of Facilities, Building Principal, and his or her designee, delegates and coordinates unanticipated and scheduled work assignments with the custodial staff.
Serves as a first responder in buildings and grounds emergencies and can work overtime on an "as needed" basis.
Communicate regularly with Facilities Custodial/Maintenance and Grounds Manager and/or Building Principal to discuss the daily activities, questions, and concerns of the custodial staff.
Is responsible for training new custodial staff in regard to their responsibilities, duties, procedures of operation in the custodial and maintenance department, and school policies.
Assists in setting up and breaking down events including but not limited to graduations, town meetings, athletic events or any other district event/assembly.
The statement of responsibilities listed in this position description is general in nature as to the duties that are expected to be carried out by the Lead Building Custodian. Other job-related assignments may be required on an "as needed" basis.
REQUIREMENTS:
● A high school diploma or GED equivalency certificate is preferred.
● Completed degree (s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirements may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
● Citizenship, residency, or work visa in the United States is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

● Ability to understand verbal instructions.
● Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
● Ability to operate vacuums and other related equipment.
● Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
● Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
● Ability to meet the "Working Conditions and Physical Effort" requirements.
● Ability to lead, train, assign, monitor, and supervise the work of other custodial staff members.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Position requires: a) use of power equipment to buff and restore floors and shampoo carpets, lawn mowers, weed whackers, leaf blowers, snow blowers, and other job-related equipment; b) regular and routine dusting, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning restrooms; c) routine maintenance to custodial equipment; d) mechanical aptitude with a working knowledge of basic building and equipment maintenance, repairs and operations.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
● Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
● Valid Massachusetts driver's license.
● Citizenship, residency, or work visa in the United States is required. WORKING CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL EFFORT:
● Considerable physical activity. Requires medium to heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 150 pounds with assistance from co-workers.
● Standing for long periods of time.
● Ability to work comfortably from a ladder.
● Must be able to complete tasks that may require bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, crouching and balancing
● Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
● Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises
TERMS of EMPLOYMENT:
Full-time position pay scale is based on AFSCME Council 93 Local 1700 Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District Maintenance Salary Schedule.
BENEFITS:
The Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District offers excellent Health, Retirement, Vacation, Personal and sick leave benefits.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District is committed to a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Contact Information:
Greg Goodwin
Director of Facilities

Office: 508-923-2000 Ext. 1718
Email: ggoodwin@freelake.org