Head Custodian

Under direct supervision of the Director of Facilities, Business Manager, and School Principal, responsible for daily custodial operations, maintaining a sanitary and safe facility, minimizing property damage, and overseeing assigned custodians.

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned school facilities (e.g., classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, grounds) to maintain a sanitary and safe work environment.
• Delivers supplies, mail, packages, furniture, and other items to ensure adequate distribution.
• Informs students, staff, and supervisors about activities, safety, and facility maintenance.
• Inspects school facilities to ensure safe operations, cleanliness, and identification of necessary repairs.
• Leads, directs, and assists in organizing work schedules and performance inspections for custodial employees.
• Maintains active custodial substitute lists and schedules substitutes as needed.
• Oversees preventative maintenance for HVAC equipment, including quarterly air filter changes, fan motors, and belts.
• Supervises minor maintenance work performed by custodial staff.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and develops requisitions for school and cleaning supplies.
• Meets with principals and custodians to report on building needs and conditions.
• Responds to immediate safety and operational concerns (e.g., facility damage, alarms).
• Evaluates custodians' work areas using provided evaluation reports.
• Ensures buildings, grounds, shrubs, lawns, and flower beds are clean, trimmed, and safe.
• Arranges furniture and equipment for meetings, classroom activities, and events.
• Maintains records of employees' time, performance, and overtime.
• Collaborates with district employees, service companies, and contractors to maintain and improve the work environment.
• Assists in developing work orders with school principals or designees.
• Solicits price proposals from vendors for supplies, equipment, and outside contractors.
• Instructs custodial employees on system failures and shut-off procedures for utilities (water, fire sprinklers, gas, electric).
• Trains assigned personnel on professional trade and safety awareness skills.
• Attends in-service training (e.g., bloodborne pathogens, cleaning solvents, floor care, first aid).
• Performs other related duties to ensure a clean and safe work environment.

Equipment Used

• Hand tools of the trade and related power equipment (brooms, mops, floor cleaning/waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mowers).
• Personal computer.

Safety Requirements

• Follows all safety rules, procedures, and regulations for tool and power equipment use.
• Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
• Complies with the school district's chemical hygiene program and follows MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements

Frequent travel between schools or between schools and the Central Office is required.

Schedule

Must work a standard schedule and overtime as needed.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to follow written or oral instructions.
• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to describe cleaning, maintenance, or repair problems orally or in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others.
• Basic arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to read labels on containers and materials used in the course of work.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures.
• Knowledge of equipment use and ability to train others.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Physical & Environmental Demands

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents, contaminated trash, grasses, and pollens.

Qualifications

• High School or Vocational School Diploma or equivalent education.
• Previous experience in building management or maintenance.
• Valid [State] Motor Vehicle Operator's license.