Head Custodian Shoemaker Elementary

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Openings as of 8/28/2026

Openings as of 8/28/2026

Head Custodian Shoemaker Elementary

• Position Type:
  Classified Buildings and Grounds/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 8/25/2026
• Location:
  
  Shoemaker Elementary School
• Closing Date: 09/03/2026

Under direct supervision of the Director of Facilities, and School Principal), to provide responsible daily custodial operations, maintaining a sanitary and safe facility for students, employees and the public; minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure; ensuring that assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner and overseeing and supporting assigned custodians in the performance of their assignments.

• Cleans assigned school facilities (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, grounds) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe work environment.
• Delivers various items and materials (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture) for the purpose of ensuring adequate supplies to the appropriate parties.
• Informs students, other site personnel and supervisor for the purpose of providing information regarding activities, safety and/or proper maintenance of facilities.
• Inspects school facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in clean condition, and identifying necessary repairs.
• Leads, directs and assists in organizing written work schedules and written performance inspections of custodial employees.
• Maintains active custodial substitute lists for the purpose of scheduling substitutes as necessary, including floating custodian assignments.
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedule for heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, including quarterly air filter changes, fan motors and belts.
• Oversees minor maintenance work performed by custodial staff.
• Maintains inventory of supplies. Develops requisitions with building custodians for school and cleaning supplies.
• Meets with principals and custodians to provide reports on building needs and conditions.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, alarms) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning educational environment.
• Evaluates custodians areas visited using evaluation reports provided by the Manager of Support Services.
• Checks buildings and grounds to ensure that they are properly cleaned.
• Ensures shrubs, lawns and flower beds are trimmed clean and safe.
• Arranges furniture and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and events.
• Maintains records relating to employees' time, performance and overtime list.
• Works with school district employees, service companies and contractors to maintain and improve the work environment.
• Works with school principals or designee developing work orders.
• Solicits price proposals from vendors for supplies and equipment and assists with soliciting of price proposals from outside contractors.
• Instructs custodial employees on how to respond to system failures, location shut off procedures for water, fire sprinklers, gas and electric.
• Trains assigned personnel for the purpose of developing professional trade and safety awareness skills.
• Attends in-service training (e.g. blood born pathogens, cleaning solvents, floor care, first aid, etc.) for the purpose of receiving information on new and/or improved procedures.

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
• Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School or Vocational School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the…