Head Custodian

Job Title

Head Custodian

Maintenance/ Custodial

Maintenance Supervisor; the head custodian also takes direction and suggestions from the building principal and teachers to maintain a team approach.

This is a non-exempt, 12-month position with salary placement in accordance with the District’s Classified Salary Schedule. The position includes, one (1) sick day per month, four (4) personal leave days annually and accrued vacation pay. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; participation in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI).

• Kevin Simmons
• Phone:
• Email: ksimmons

The Head Custodian supervises and performs routine custodial, maintenance, cleaning, and grounds-keeping tasks in school buildings and grounds to maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe environment. Additionally, an employee in this class may be assigned other maintenance duties in District facilities. The primary responsibilities of this class are performed in a public school building environment and include the use of electrically powered cleaning equipment and cleaning substances that may involve related hazards and outdoor work in inclement weather conditions.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Ability to read basic operating instructions and write reports.
• Demonstrate aptitude for successful completion of tasks assigned.
• Such alternatives to the above qualification as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

• Possession of a valid Idaho Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier.

includes the following or other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Board, or designee

• Schedules and monitors building cleaning and maintenance tasks, exercises on-site supervision, and provides direction to custodial staff members;
• Prepares employee work schedules;
• Sweeps and mops floors, including restrooms, classrooms, hallways, offices, multi-purpose rooms, cafeterias and food preparation areas, science and computer labs, art rooms, music classrooms, meeting rooms, and related rooms;
• Vacuums carpeted floors; strips and waxes floors and shampoos carpets on a regular maintenance schedule;
• Dusts and wipes off surfaces, including chalkboards and whiteboards;
• Cleans and sanitizes restroom areas, including toilets, sinks, mirrors, privacy dividers, walls, and floors;
• Maintains supply levels in restrooms, including toilet paper, paper towels, and soap;
• Washes walls, windows and surface areas;
• Empties and cleans trash containers, including transporting bagged waste to outside trash receptacles;
• Cleans light fixtures and replaces bulbs;
• Cleans and polishes mirrors, wood, and other special reflective and decorative surfaces;
• Cleans spills, spot cleans carpets, and removes graffiti as needed;
• Cleans and maintains custodial equipment;
• Maintains sufficient inventory of cleaning supplies;
• Assists in moving and setting up furniture and equipment;
• Unloads supplies, paper stocks, books, and inventory items;
• Maintains and regulates HVAC systems to provide building temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical use of fuel, water, and electricity;
• Maintains grounds, including sidewalks, playgrounds, parking lots, common areas, and planting areas, by picking up litter and trash, mowing grass, weeding planting areas, and irrigating;
• Performs snow removal duties, including sanding and salting walkways;
• Locks and unlocks buildings to maintain security and prevent vandalism;
• Performs minor maintenance, including but not limited to changing light bulbs, minor plumbing and electrical repairs, painting, and classroom repairs;
• Maintains playground equipment, including performing minor maintenance and safety checks;
• Sets up for and breaks down after special events;
• Maintains work orders, maintenance, and inspection records and documentation;
• Performs all work duties and activities per District policies, procedures, and safety practices. Other Related Duties:
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Perform other tasks and assume other…