Lead Custodian (26-27 School Year)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensures the building remains locked and alarms are activated.
• Plans, participates in and oversees all custodial work within the assigned building.
• Schedules, assigns, supervises, and inspects the work of custodial personnel.
• Provides ongoing training as needed in cleaning techniques and adheres to daily, weekly and periodic cleaning schedules.
• Manages inventory of cleaning supplies and oversees ordering, receipt, and distribution of custodial supplies.
• Performs routine custodial duties, such as emptying trash and dusting furniture, fixtures, walls, and equipment.
• Vacuums, sweeps, mops, and machine scrubs throughout the school building, to include hallways, classrooms, cafeteria, library, offices, and gym.
• Sanitizes cafeteria tables, water fountains, and restroom facilities, to include toilets, countertops, and sinks.
• Cleans windows and mirrors.
• Stocks paper products as needed.
• Checks building exterior and interior for cleanliness and possible damage.
• Maintains grounds and parking lot, clearing areas of paper and debris.
• Prepares buildings for special meetings and events.
• Moves furniture and sets up chairs as needed.
• Performs minor repairs and assembles furniture and equipment.
• Notifies supervisor or principal of broken or damaged items or areas that require a work order.
• Affords assistance in loading and unloading delivery trucks.
• Performs cleaning tasks as needed and/or assigned.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Extensive experience as a custodian.
• Thorough knowledge of the cleaning methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work, and the ability to use them safely, economically and efficiently.
• Ability to measure, handle, and label chemicals correctly.
• Ability to supervise school-based custodial staff.
• Ability to observe and report needs for maintenance and supplies, and perform routine maintenance tasks.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to get along well with students, officials, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships with fellow employees, school staff, and the public.

Physical Attributes

• Work requires regular lifting, stooping, bending.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and dexterity to perform all required tasks.
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of temperatures and climate conditions.
• Ability to lift, move, transport supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with manual or mechanical assistance and utilizing appropriate safety gear as per OSHA guidelines.

Hazards/Unusual Demands

• Work requires exposure to cleaning liquids and other potentially toxic substances.
• Some cleaning activities may require exposure to blood, excrement, urine and other body fluids.
• Work involves some exposure to heat and dust.
• Position may require work during evening/night shifts.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and dexterity to perform all required tasks.