Lead Custodian

Location: Uinta County School District #1, Evanston High School, Evanston, Wyoming

Salary: $21.70 per hour • Schedule: Full-time, 8 hours/day, Monday–Friday, 12 months per year

About the role

The Lead Custodian supports the school by providing leadership and direction, planning and maintaining the building, grounds, and physical plant, and fostering a learning environment that promotes health, attitude, and pride of students.

Responsibilities

• Leadership
  • Provide direction, feedback, and guidance to custodial crews
  • Assign work to team members and inspect completed tasks
  • Train and support staff as needed
  • Provide input to building administrators on team performance and reliability
  • Manage the custodial budget, including ordering supplies, tracking purchases, and projecting future needs
  • Maintain all equipment and stay current on product pricing to optimize district spending
  • Serve as liaison between building administrators, Facilities and Maintenance Department, staff, and community
• Cleaning and Maintenance
  • Keep buildings clean and orderly: collect trash, sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, disinfect, scrub tables, clean restrooms
  • Maintain building plants and keep cleaning closets stocked
  • Sweep entries and sidewalks; change marquee messages
  • Assist with traffic flow and place orange cones daily
  • Perform daily cafeteria maintenance: clean tables, sweep and scrub floors, remove trash, set up and take down tables and chairs
  • Assist cafeteria staff as needed
  • Conduct seasonal deep cleaning (summers, holiday breaks)
• Safety and Security
  • Ensure all doors and windows are closed and locked when the building is not in use
  • Maintain working knowledge of chemicals used, including proper storage and handling
  • Check fire extinguishers for compliance
  • Monitor and address safety concerns within the building or on the grounds
  • Schedule and perform regular monthly preventative maintenance
  • Educate custodial team on emergency shut-off valves and emergency phone numbers
  • Participate in crisis management meetings and emergency drills
  • Keep building staff updated on crisis management protocols
  • Maintain all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Remove snow and ice to ensure safe building grounds
  • Check roof drains for ice build-up

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of custodial work experience preferred
• Knowledge of hand, power, and diagnostic tools and equipment
• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, codes, and guidelines for custodial operations
• Knowledge of safety precautions, preventive maintenance, chemical use/storage, and hazardous waste disposal
• Strong active listening, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyze information, draw conclusions, and think creatively to solve problems
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry over 75 pounds occasionally
• Ability to sit, stand, and move around for extended periods
• May be exposed to blood, bodily fluids, tissue, or unruly children
• May require driving as part of the position