Head Custodian

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Under direct supervision of the Director of Facilities, Business Manager and School Principal, the Head Custodian is responsible for providing daily custodial operations, maintaining a sanitary and safe facility for students, employees and the public, minimizing property damage and liability exposure, ensuring assignments are completed safely and timely, and overseeing and supporting assigned custodians in performance of their duties.

• Cleans assigned school facilities (e.g., classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, grounds) to maintain a sanitary, safe work environment.
• Delivers various items and materials (e.g., supplies, mail, packages, furniture) to ensure adequate supplies for the appropriate parties.
• Informs students, staff and supervisors regarding activities, safety and proper maintenance of facilities.
• Inspects school facilities to verify suitability for safe operations, cleanliness, and identify needed repairs.
• Leads, directs and assists in organizing written work schedules and performance inspections of custodial employees.
• Maintains active custodial substitute lists for scheduling substitutes as necessary, including floating assignments.
• Maintains preventative maintenance schedule for HVAC equipment, including quarterly air filter changes, fan motor and belt inspections.
• Oversees minor maintenance work performed by custodial staff.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and 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 or operational concerns (e.g., facility damage, alarms) to resolve issues and maintain a functioning educational environment.
• Evaluates custodial coverage using evaluation reports provided by the Manager of Support Services.
• Checks buildings and grounds to ensure proper cleaning.
• Ensures shrubs, lawns and flower beds are trimmed cleanly and safely.
• Arranges furniture and equipment to prepare for meetings, classroom activities and events.
• Maintains records relating to employee time, performance and overtime.
• Works with school district employees, service companies and contractors to maintain and improve the work environment.
• Assists in developing work orders with school principals or designees.
• Solicits price proposals from vendors for supplies and equipment and assists with proposals from outside contractors.
• Instructs custodial employees on system failure response and shut‑off procedures for water, fire sprinklers, gas and electric.
• Trains assigned personnel on professional trade and safety awareness skills.
• Attends in‑service training (e.g., blood‑borne pathogens, cleaning solvents, floor care, first aid) to receive information on new or improved procedures.

Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure a clean, safe work environment. This description is illustrative and not all-inclusive.

Uses hand tools and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mowers and hand tools. Uses a personal computer.

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing proper use of tools and power equipment.
• Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
• Complies with the school district’s chemical hygiene program and follows MSDS sheets.

Frequent travel between schools, or between schools and the Central Office, is required.

Must work a standard schedule and overtime as needed.

• Ability to carry out written or oral instructions.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe cleaning, maintenance or repair problems orally or in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others.
• Basic arithmetic skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Ability to read labels on containers and materials used in the course of work.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures.
• Knowledge of how to use equipment and train others in its use.
• Organizational and time‑management skills.

Works in standard office and school building environments; may work outdoors in inclement weather. May be exposed to cleaning chemicals, solvents, contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

• High School or Vocational School Diploma or sufficient education to perform duties.
• Previous experience in building management/maintenance or equivalent experience and training.
• [State] Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
• FLSA Status:
  Non‑exempt
• Position Type:
  Full‑time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.