In this mornings Knoxville News-Sentinel there is a story here(Registration Required) about School Board member Chuck James proposing a pilot project for outsourcing custodial services. In last weeks school board budget meeting, the Superintendent and Maintenance Director Jim French have proposed the elimination of 60 plus custodial positions. (through attrition)
Chuck James pointed out last evening to Mr. French, a former Blount County principal that he currently has 4 positions that he was recently accepting applications. This was news to Mr. French last evening, he is quoted in the meeting as saying “I am unaware of that” As a public service to the readers of Brian’s Blog, I have secured the link to these posted positions and in the event they disappear from the website. I have copied and pasted them for your review.
Locate new posted Custodian positions here via Knox County Schools website, as of 4:22 a.m. January 31, 2006, the following positions were posted.
Custodian Karns High Operations 8 Hr/260 1/27/06
Custodian Norwood Elementary Operations 8 Hr/260 1/27/06
Custodian West Valley Elementary Operations 8 Hr/260 1/27/06
Head Custodian Norwood Elementary Operations 8 Hr/260 1/27/06
Explanation: Position/Place of Employment/8 hour work day for 260 days per year/ Apply By Date.
I have a question. Where is West Valley Elementary? There is a West Valley Middle School, I am just not sure where it’s Elementary counterpart is. That might be the job to have, a position in a school that doesn’t exist. 🙂
Here is the Requirements for a Custodian position:
CUSTODIAN
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for proper heating, ventilation, and cleanliness of the building.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Be clean and neat enough to present the proper appearance when confronting students, employees, and the public
· Command the respect of students and teachers by setting a good example
· Must be able to lift 50 lbs. frequently, 100 lbs. occasionally and 100+ lbs. with assistance
· Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ JOB DUTIES
· Report to Custodial Supervisor
· Responsible for knowing locations of shut-off switches and valves to all utilities
· Responsible for reporting and removing hazards and dangerous conditions that may result in accidents and fire
· Responsible for effecting economies of operation by preventing the needless or careless use of supplies, water, electricity, and fuel
· Responsible for all duties assigned by the Custodial Supervisor
· Perform duties with a minimum of interference with the school program
· Shall not attempt to discipline students, but should report careless activities to the principal
· Shall attend all meetings called by Custodial Supervisor
· Shall not attempt major mechanical, structural, electrical, or plumbing repairs
· On occasion, help unload prepared food from food service trucks
· Responsible for removing garbage from the kitchen and the dining area
· Responsible for cleaning the dining area daily
· Garbage cans will be thoroughly cleaned each day. A disinfectant-type cleaner must be used for this purpose
· Establish and maintain satisfactory, respectful working relationships within the school environment
· Perform other duties as assigned
Here are the requirements of the Head Custodian:
HEAD CUSTODIAN
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for the supervision of all custodians in the building.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Experience supervising others, record-keeping, training, and preparing work assignments
· Be able to respond to emergencies quickly (requires reliable transportation at odd hours of the day and night)
· Be clean and neat enough to present the proper appearance when working
· Command the respect of students and teachers by setting a good example
· Must be able to lift 50 lbs. frequently, 100 lbs. occasionally, and 100+ lbs. with assistance
· Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION/JOB DUTIES
· Report to Custodial Foreman, Principal or Supervisor
· Responsible for the cleanliness and safety of the building
· Responsible for the designation of duties for the opening and secure closing of the building
· Responsible for checking the condition of the building each workday
· Responsible for checking doors and windows to make sure they are closed and locked properly
· Responsible for reporting break-ins to school office and maintenance
· Responsible for reporting repair work to be done by the Maintenance Department to the school office and make sure that a proper work order is filled out and sent to the Maintenance Department
· Responsible to maintain proper temperature for the school building, and to follow the inclement weather guidelines
· Responsible for making sure that the following: Custodian Time Sheets, Absenteeism Forms, and the Overtime Justification Forms are filled out correctly and sent in at the proper time to the Operations Department
· Report custodial absences to the school offices and make sure that the time sheet reflects the same
· Clear all overtime through the custodial foreman or custodial supervisor
· When needed, assist the principal and custodial foreman in scheduling and distributing work assignments
· Check to see that custodians fulfill their duties properly
· Responsible in following the instructions on notices and memorandums sent to the attention of the Head Custodian
· Responsible for all custodial duties assigned by the Custodial Foreman and Principal
· Attend all meetings called by Custodial Supervisor
· Report problems but does not attempt to perform major mechanical, structural, electrical or plumbing repairs
· Must be able to prepare documentation as requested by custodial foreman
· Establish and maintain satisfactory, respectful working relationships within the school environment.
· Perform other duties as assigned
