Custodian, Day Lead II

Location: Laurel

## Custodian, Day Lead IIApplylocations:
Wilde Lake High School time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply:
End Date:
June 29, 2026 (11 days left to apply) job requisition :
R0003183
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** ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS
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Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you.
** Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes.
** Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM
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Job Posting End Date:06-29-2026
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**** This is a working supervisory custodial position.  An employee in this class, with technical supervision from the custodial services manager or assistant manager and administrative supervision from a building administrator, is responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of the assigned facility and grounds.  This individual works in conjunction with the Night Custodial Lead II to ensure the cleanliness of the building.  

The incumbent exercises general supervision over assigned custodians.  Work is evaluated through observation while work is in progress and by inspection of completed assignments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
** Applicants must meet all qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy.
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* Education:

*** High School diploma or GED (must scan and upload to the online application). Education completed outside the United States must be evaluated by an MSDE approved organization. For a list of approved vendors, please .
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* Experience:

*** Two years of experience as a custodian.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* One year of experience as a custodian in a school system or building maintenance.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
* Coordinates and directs all aspects of routine building and grounds maintenance including general cleaning, snow removal and lawn mowing
* Performs inspections to ensure building security and cleanliness of the building
* Ensures custodial staff is trained to secure building and equipment
* Cleans buildings by sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, sealing, washing surfaces, vacuuming, buffing surfaces, etc.
* Performs ground maintenance by mowing, watering, sweeping and weeding
* Moves and stores furniture and equipment
* Removes snow and ice
* Must be available for emergency calls.
* Maintains a school system facility
* Periodically inspects assigned areas and tasks to ensure work is performed in accordance with established
* standards* Maintains necessary records and prepares reports, requisitions and receives supplies
* Issues cleaning materials
* Maintains a basic custodial supply reserve
* Cleans, lubricates, adjusts and performs other preventive maintenance on buildings and equipment.
* Notifies the principal of necessary repairs which are beyond the scope of the assigned custodial personnel
* Assigns and supervise custodians relevant to tasks
* May be responsible for employee evaluations and relevant documentation
* Performs other duties as assigned.
** Employee Safety
*** The employee is responsible for the use of safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents. The employee is responsible for using safe practices and methods in the operation and supplies related to their job.
* The employee is further responsible for correcting any conditions within the building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees, students, or staff assigned to the building and reporting same to the appropriate administrator.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES The below list is a summary of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for success in this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list.
* Knowledge of equipment, supplies and practices in housekeeping management.
* Knowledge of procedures and methods used to requisition supplies and maintain supply records and reports.
* Knowledge of building maintenance.
* Knowledge and ability to maintain boilers and building mechanical systems.
* Ability to make minor repairs.
* Ability to…