Lead Custodian

Rock Hill School District Castle Heights Middle School
- Rock Hill, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Rock Hill School District Castle Heights Middle School
- Rock Hill, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job : 5957459
Final date to receive applications: Oct 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

General Definition of Work

The Lead Custodian is responsible for supervising and coordinating custodial services to ensure that the school building and grounds are maintained in a safe, clean, attractive, and efficient condition that supports effective learning. This position provides leadership and guidance to custodial staff, while monitoring job performance, and ensures compliance with established safety and maintenance standards. The role includes maintaining custodial supplies and equipment inventories, assisting with scheduling and work assignments, and maintaining accurate records and reports.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Zone Manager and school Principal.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Salary/ Status

Maintenance - Semi-Skilled Schedule 240 days/8 hours

Start Date

Determined by Human Resources

Reports To

Zone Manager and Principal

Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Rock Hill Schools. Rock Hill Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

• Instruct custodians verbally or in writing in building and grounds custodial and routine preventive maintenance activities.
• Monitors the job performance of custodians. Provides verbal and written guidance regarding job performance.
• When necessary, documents job performance, corrects substandard performance, and uses the Progressive Discipline Policy to address deficiencies in the performance of custodians.
• Assists in scheduling and assigning extra time and duties for custodians.
• Maintains inventory of custodial/maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Cleans and preserves designated spaces, equipment, etc. in the building.
• Performs ongoing preventive maintenance and minor repair on plumbing, custodial equipment, ventilation, building structure and hardware.
• Performs normal operator adjustments, and service to facility operational equipment such as, but not limited to, compressors, boilers, unit ventilators and fans and maintains records on operational and maintenance activities.
• Performs minor electrical, air conditioning, and plumbing maintenance and repairs.
• Assists visiting public utilizing the facilities with directions within the building or in obtaining and setting up needed equipment and or material.
• Maintains building and grounds security by opening and closing the building each day.
• Maintains work related records and prepares various reports as directed.
• Ensures Safety program of classified staff per OSHA general industry standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the foreman or principal.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Principles, methods, and techniques of custodial work, facility maintenance, and preventive care.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and professionalism within the school environment.
• Safe operation, use, and maintenance of custodial tools, materials, and equipment.
• Occupational safety standards and OSHA regulations related to custodial and operations.
• Proper handling and disposal…