Custodian Lead - Jr. High

About the role

The Custodian Lead - Jr. High provides evening custodial services at an assigned site, coordinates with the Head Custodian, ensures a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment, performs special cleaning, oversees facility preparation for activities and events, supervises custodial staff, and ensures timely completion of assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assists with site snow removal in preparation of night events to ensure access and safety.
• Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, grounds, walkways, fence lines, etc.) to maintain a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment.
• Consults with administrative personnel (principal, assistant principal, etc.) to plan, prioritize, and schedule custodial activities and achieve site maintenance objectives.
• Delivers a variety of items (supplies, mail, packages, furniture, etc.) to distribute materials to appropriate parties within site.
• Distributes custodial supplies and equipment (cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuums, mops, buckets, brooms, etc.) to custodial staff and/or storage locations.
• Informs students and other site personnel (principals, teachers, secretaries, etc.) to provide information and direction regarding activities, safety issues, and proper maintenance of facilities and/or equipment.
• Inspects facilities and components (fire suppression equipment, boilers, water heaters, etc.) to ensure site suitability for safe operations, clean condition, and identify necessary repairs.
• Maintains supplies and equipment (cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuums, mops, etc.) to ensure availability of custodial items required to properly maintain facilities.
• Manages preparation, set‑up, and take‑down of events (choir concerts, plays, athletic events, community‑based events, etc.) to ensure needed materials/equipment are available and safety protocols are followed.
• Monitors activities in and around work areas (halls, multipurpose rooms, lunch rooms, restrooms, grounds, etc.) to identify and correct issues that could cause injuries, ensuring site safety.
• Oversees facility maintenance activities and assigned custodial personnel (custodians, sweepers, etc.) to ensure functions are performed efficiently in compliance with site requirements and established standards.
• Performs minor job‑related maintenance on custodial equipment, classroom furniture, and fixtures (change vacuum belts/bags, HVAC filters, grease machinery, change ballasts, hang whiteboards, install fixtures, perform equipment maintenance and minor repairs, etc.) to ensure proper functioning and usability.
• Prepares written materials (safety inspections, inventory records, time sheets, etc.) to document activities and/or relate them to administration for action.
• Prepares site for daily operations (opening gates, raising flags, sweeping walkway, etc.) to ensure facilities are operational and hazard‑free.
• Replenishes classroom and rest‑room supplies (paper products, soap, etc.) to ensure adequate quantities for daily use.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns during and after hours (facility damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.) to take appropriate action or notify appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Secures facilities and grounds (doors, gates, alarms, lights, etc.) to minimize property damage/vandalism, equipment loss, and potential liability.
• Supports other site maintenance staff (grounds, trades, etc.) to complete site custodial activities.
• Trains assigned personnel to develop professional trade and safety awareness skills enabling them to execute their jobs according to district policies and expectations.
• Transports a variety of tools, equipment, supplies, etc. to ensure availability of materials required at the job site.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars to convey and/or gather information required to perform job functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

• Age 16+
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Job‑related experience with increasing levels of responsibility

Pay

Hourly rate: $20.85 – $23.43, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

250‑day contract, 8 hours per day.