SUMMARY:
The Lead Custodian is responsible for the shift cleaning, light mechanical repairs and maintenance at the Nay Ah Shing School in accordance with local and state laws and regulations. The incumbent should on a daily basis ensure that a safe environment is available for the children and staff in the school buildings and on the school grounds.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Five (5) years of general maintenance, custodial and repair experience is required
• One year of previous supervisory experience is required
• Knowledge of building and equipment maintenance/repair techniques.
• Skill in applying building and equipment maintenance/repair techniques.
• Possess strong prioritization, communication and organizational skills
• Reliable, punctual and dependable to work as scheduled.
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license with the ability to be insured under the Mille Lacs Band’s driving policy.
• Compliance with the Mille Lacs Band Drug & Alcohol policy
• Compliance with federal background check.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Cleans the building and arranges classrooms as assigned by schedule.
• Maintains the grounds as assigned by the schedule.
• Oversee shift activities.
• Insures facilities are ready for the next day.
• Meet with shift custodians to identify problems or situations to share.
• Make work assignments to shift as needed and as a team.
• Maintain and orders custodial supplies.
• Monitor and ensure time cards are in order for submission to coordinator.
• Assist in training needs for night shift.
• Performs periodic custodial inspection of both buildings.
• Identifies and reports needed repair and problems to Operations and Maintenance Coordinator in writing for prioritization and repair scheduling.
• Maintains schedule while following safety rules for children.
• Prepares building and grounds for school and community events, as assigned.
• Work with students as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Work exposes incumbent to conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation.
• Work exposes incumbent to possible bodily injury from moving mechanical parts of equipment, tools, or machinery.
• Work exposes incumbent to hazardous chemicals.
• Work is performed for sustained periods outdoors and occasionally in hot, cold, or inclement weather.
• Work requires use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.
• Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but possibly with some extra hours.
• Local travel is required, travel outside the state is very limited.