Lead Head Custodian

Lead Head Custodian

Loudoun County Public Schools Facilities Building Services – Leesburg, Virginia. Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Loudoun County Public Schools.

Job : 5681032

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

This position performs highly responsible work in custodial operations and grounds maintenance and is responsible for the training, coordinating, monitoring, and quality control of all custodial work performed at Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) facilities. It provides routine oversight and mentorship to school‑based custodial staffs and works with school and building administrators to provide technical guidance on custodial and grounds maintenance matters.

The position actively assists in coordination of school‑based substitute custodian assignments, organizes and leads special custodial project teams to accomplish priority assignments, leads and performs snow/ice removal operations, and recommends changes and improvements to school‑based custodial practices, equipment, and products. Work is primarily performed within the school building, during the evening shift, to include driving between all LCPS schools.

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:

• Custodial subject matter expert in custodial operations and grounds maintenance responsible for training of newly hired custodians in use of cleaning/floor care equipment and supplies, grounds maintenance equipment and practices, snow/ice removal equipment and processes, and proper use of cleaning chemicals.
• In coordination with school‑based custodial teams, develop and implement work plans to accomplish daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly cleaning requirements.
• Perform routine quality control and safety inspections.
• Work with school‑based custodial teams and leadership in developing improved work processes, conducting product evaluation, and determining custodial supply needs.
• Observe, provide feedback, and communicate with leadership on the performance of school‑based custodial teams, quality and efficiency of work.
• Conduct and coordinate periodic advanced custodial training and coordinate training by vendors for new equipment or cleaning products.
• Assist with the interviewing and selection of new Custodians, Head Custodians, and custodial transfers and provide feedback and recommendations to hiring authorities.
• Serve as On‑Call Custodial Operations Supervisor when scheduled.

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

High School Diploma or GED

Ten (10) years demonstrated experience leading custodial work teams in an educational or commercial environment.

Valid Driver’s License

• Advanced working knowledge of custodial methods, materials, and best practices.
• Working knowledge of custodial and grounds equipment and custodial equipment repair.
• Ability to train, inspect, and implement corrective actions for the work of a custodial team.
• Ability to maintain records associated with job duties.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and ability to use online/cloud‑based programs for creating, sharing and updating memos, PDFs and spreadsheets.
• Excellent human relations and communication skills.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee regularly speaks, expresses or exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities, including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time.

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force…