Secondary Area 1 School_ Custodian, Head(Chamblee HS) 2026-2027
DeKalb County School District · Atlanta, GA · 2 days ago
ManagementFull-time
About the Role
Chamblee High School is seeking a Head Custodian who has high expectations and standards, and understands the importance of teamwork and maintaining a clean environment for our students to learn. The selected candidate must have the ability to carry out all assigned tasks in a manner of excellence to ensure a safe and clean learning environment for all stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the work of custodial staff, creating work schedules, and monitoring the cleanliness and upkeep of the facility
- Perform various custodial and maintenance duties, including cleaning, landscaping, stripping and waxing floors, replacing ceiling lights/tiles, making minor repairs to building equipment, and securing the building
- Conduct regular inspections of the premises to ensure safety and security compliance with health regulations; respond promptly to maintenance requests
- Order and maintain inventory of cleaning supplies, materials, and equipment; ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment; make requisitions as necessary for facility maintenance
- Set up areas for events as directed; assist with moving furniture as required for various activities within the facility
- Maintain outdoor areas through groundskeeping tasks such as landscaping and trash removal; remain on-site for special activities as required
- Maintain all necessary records, preparing reports and conducting formal and informal inspections of building grounds
- Anticipate tasks based on defined processes and timelines
- May recommend process improvements that contribute to the efficiency of the custodial operations within the organization's framework
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma with 6 - 10 years of relevant experience required
- Experience as a head custodian or in a supervisory role is preferred
Skills
- Ability to operate cleaning machines such as buffers, scrubbers, and vacuums
- Understanding of the essential procedures of cleaning and sanitizing
- Ability to work cooperatively with the team in a professional manner
Grade/Schedule: Unified 108