Lead Custodian

About the role

This role is responsible for ensuring facilities are clean, safe, functional, and secure. Primary duties include completing tasks outlined in building work plans. Lead Custodian responsibilities also include assigning and scheduling work, assisting with problem resolution, supporting grounds maintenance, performing custodial requests from administration and faculty, and completing quality control checks as directed.

Responsibilities

• Complete tasks outlined in building work plans
• Assign and schedule work for custodial staff
• Assist with problem resolution
• Support grounds maintenance
• Perform custodial requests from administration and faculty
• Complete quality control checks as directed

Requirements

• Self-motivated and team-oriented
• Cooperative with strong communication skills

Benefits

• Capital Blue Cross medical and prescription plans (family coverage with reasonable deductibles and co-pays)
• Company-paid dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Paid Time Off:
  • Vacation: 10–15 days/year (based on years of service)
  • Sick leave: 12 days/year (accumulative)
  • Personal days: 2–3 days/year (based on years of service)
  • 14 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays
  • Bereavement leave
• PSERS Contributory Pension
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay

Starting salary is $18.50/hour, with a guaranteed rate increase of $1.25/hour effective July 1, 2027.

Schedule

• Full-time, 12-month position (40 hours per week)
• Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM (30-minute duty-free lunch)
• Summer schedule: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM (four-day workweek option available June–August)

Job ID #471