GHS - Head Custodian

GHS - Head Custodian - 40 hours

Goshen Community Schools Goshen High School - Goshen, Indiana

Job : 5542979

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the 2025-26 school year:

Goshen High School

Head Custodian

1st Shift

POSITION

PURPOSE:

The Head Custodian performs supervisory work involving the assignment and direct supervision of custodial employees in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of buildings, offices, classrooms, furnishings and equipment as well as building entrances and exterior walkways. The Head Custodian is also responsible for training new employees in proper custodial procedures for the use of manually operated tools, electrically powered machines, cleaning compounds, solvents and chemicals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for operating the work ticket system for the building and assigning work as needed
• Schedules staff for both daily and event activities.
• Contacts and schedules substitute custodians when needed
• Supervises shift lead custodians, complete performance evaluations including monitoring of performance
• Ensures the accurate completion and submission of Execu Time pay and leave records
• Supervises and assists in the cleaning of GCS district buildings and facilities by performing such duties as sweeping and dusting rooms and hallways; washing furniture, floors, walls; scrubbing and waxing floors and shampooing carpets; picking up litter and trash; cleaning restrooms
• Maintains appearance and safety of GCS grounds by performing such duties as sweeping debris and shoveling snow from sidewalks; cutting the grass; trimming trees and shrubs; watering landscaping plants, etc.
• Maintains cleanliness in classrooms, including but not limited to trash cans, desks and chairs, green and white boards, windows, and other classroom surfaces and equipment.
• Performs minor maintenance to GCS buildings and facilities such as changing and cleaning lights; replacing vacuum cleaner belts; unstopping toilets and water fountains; resetting clocks after power failures; changing ceiling tiles.
• Ensures building security, locking and unlocking doors for cleaning or special school events taking place after regular hours; checks for unauthorized persons in building; calls security at opening or closing of building; checks and locks windows.
• Maintains and cares for assigned work equipment and work areas.
• Loads or unloads supplies/equipment and moves furniture, as required.
• Performs setup, cleans, and maintains cafeteria and all equipment in cafeteria including emptying trash.
• Performs such other tasks and responsibilities as the Director of Facilities and/or Building Head Custodian may assign.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three years’ experience in maintenance/custodial work or a related field preferred

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work off ladders, scaffolds and at heights
• Ability to regularly lift a minimum of 25 pounds and up to 50 pounds and on occasion be able to lift 50-100 pounds
• Ability to interact with staff, students, and community in professional and courteous manner

HOURS: 52 weeks per year; 40 hours per week; daily hours 7:00am to 3:30pm

SALARY: $21.55-$21.85 per hour, rate is dependent upon education and/or experience. (Schedule #35-4 for Elementary or #35-3 for Secondary)

BENEFITS: Eligibility is based upon hours worked and can be reviewed during your interview. Benefit information can be found online at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./benefits

APPLICATION PROCESS: In order to be considered, all applicants must have completed their online application at

For questions regarding this position please contact:

Dene Moore

Facilities Department

613 East Purl Street

Goshen, IN 46526

Ext: 12038

dmoore

The Goshen Community School's Board of School Trustees is an equal opportunity employer. Selection of the applicant will be made without reference to race, color, creed, sex, age, handicap, or national origin.