Head Custodian

Position Type:

Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian

Date Posted:

6/4/2026

Location:

Lincoln Middle School

Date Available:

ASAP

Closing Date:

06/12/2026

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Head Custodian Position

Lincoln Middle School

Position Function

Under direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, 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.

Essential Functions

* 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.

* 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 Maintenance Supervisor.

* 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.

Additional Duties

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring a clean, safe work environment.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

* Use hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

* Use of personal computer.

Safety Requirements

* 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.

Travel Requirements

Frequent travel between schools, or between schools and the Maintenance Department, is required.

Work Schedules

Must work standard schedule and overtime as needed.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* Ability to carry out instructions…