Head Custodian

Openings as of 6/5/2026.

Head Custodian .

Position:
Head Custodian

Location:

Rice Lake Elementary

Hours:

8 hours/day - 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Start Date:

ASAP

Salary: $26.36 per hour (base pay) plus $3.26 per hour (Head Custodian Additional Pay).

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pension Plan (PERA)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• 403(b) Employer match after 6 completed years of service
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program

• High School degree, GED, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of building cleaning and maintenance.
• Demonstrated positive customer service skills.
• At least five (5) years of experience in a school custodial position and or equivalent custodial experience.
• Possess and maintain valid appropriate certifications and licenses, as stipulated by the school district and/or local, state, or federal regulatory agencies, in order to maintain and operate building equipment and/or systems.
• Experienced in P.C. operation relating to email, online ordering, work order systems, and energy management systems.
• Ability to supervise and give work direction to custodians.
• Capable of working cooperatively and congenially with other employees and supervisors.
• Understanding of and ability to act as a confidential employee regarding staff and students.
• Motivated, energetic, timely, respectful and a strong proven work ethic.

Building Principal, and Director of Buildings and Grounds Operations as situationally appropriate.

To provide for the safe operation and completion of assigned duties to maintain a comfortable and safe environment for students, teachers, other staff personnel and community.

• All employees subject to hazards are equipped and trained per OSHA standards.
• Subject to work with biohazard waste.
• Subject to temperature changes while performing assigned duties.
• May be required to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Subject to the hazards, dust and odors from sanding and painting procedures.
• Subject to the hazards, vapors, and odors from various cleaning chemicals.
• May be subject to work in the vicinity of chronic hazardous materials i.e., asbestos.
• May be subject to work with hazardous chemicals.
• Subject to work from elevated work surfaces.

• All employees subject to physical demands are equipped and trained per OSHA standards.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
• Be able to lift 100 pounds, with assistance, using proper lifting techniques or equipment.
• Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Be able to bend body and arms in all directions to lift and move objects and to perform custodial duties.
• Be able to ascend and descend a ladder while performing custodial duties.
• Bend body at waist downward and forward to perform custodial duties.
• Bend both legs and knees to kneel or place knees on concrete, vinyl, tile and carpet surfaces.
• Extend hands and arms in all directions to perform custodial duties.
• Use upper and lower extremities to perform custodial duties, and upper extremities to handle custodial equipment, shovel snow and push and open doors.
• Use hands to select appropriate keys, insert into locks, turn doorknobs, and open doors.
• Answer, communicate and dial the telephone and use 2-way radio in clear, precise voice.
• Personally respond quickly to emergency situations in all areas of the building, assess each situation and take appropriate action.
• Have the physical ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
• Perform work in high areas, such as hoists and ladders.

• Performs all duties associated with the position of Custodian.
• Ensures proper preventive maintenance is performed on all building systems to enhance the life of building assets and to provide efficient operation. Actively participates in completing preventive maintenance work orders.
• Assigns work responsibilities and duties to work efficiently and keeps staff on task. Must possess strong leadership traits, promote teamwork, and motivate fellow employees. Reviews staff work; provides input regarding performance; coaches and trains staff.
• Oversees custodial operations to ensure a clean, sanitary and safe building. Makes recommendations and changes when improvement is needed. Ensures that ongoing training is provided for all custodial staff as needed in areas of health and safety as well as procedures for cleaning the facility. Actively works with the custodial staff to help clean the facility.
• Monitors the activity and maintenance of security and life safety systems, including, but not limited to fire, security, emergency exit, parking lot and roadway lighting, and sprinkler systems. Provides a safe and secure building and site. Participates in the maintenance of these systems.
• Makes repairs to building fixtures and equipment and notifies the Director of Buildings & Grounds Operations when repairs require an…