Elementary Night Lead Custodian | Susan Lindgren

Title: Custodian 4 Elementary Night Lead

DBM Classification: B22/Grade 7

Department: Facilities

Salary Range: $21.89 - $28.56 per hour

Employee Group: Custodians

Prepared Date: January
2026

Reports to: Facilities Coordinator

FTE/FLSA Status: 1.00-12-Months
- Nonexempt

Shift

Hours:

2–10:30 PM

Under the direction of the Facilities Coordinator, the night Custodial Lead is responsible for providing a clean, healthy, attractive, safe, and odor‑free environment in their assigned small buildings. Duties include coordinating evening custodial staff, monitoring staff activities, participating in cleaning and preventive maintenance, coordinating the set‑up and takedown activities for day events, and monitoring building security.

• Cleans classrooms, bathrooms, hallways, stairways, offices, and all areas of the buildings daily.
• Completes assigned work orders from Facilities Manager and Building Operations Supervisor.
• Mops, sweeps, empties trash, pencil sharpeners, and disinfects restrooms.
• Fulfills all regulatory requirement training and certifications.
• Performs mechanical duties, including operating fire alarm systems and boiler inspections. Cleans and organizes machines and equipment.
• Cleans unit ventilators, lubricates fans, motors, pumps, and compressors.
• Conducts floor cleaning equipment inspection.
• Responsible for temporary employee work duties.
• Restores and replaces paper towels, soap, toilet paper, light bulbs, and other consumable products as needed.
• Installs various filters.
• Monitors facilities and building security.
• Sets up and takes down furniture, chairs, bleachers, etc., for evening events in the building.
• Responsible for building security and night lock‑up.
• Knows cleaning routines of evening contracted custodians and is prepared to give directions or fill in during emergencies.
• Routinely checks buildings on weekends or holidays.
• Represents the School District by assisting the general public in using school facilities.
• Tasks assigned may vary from day to day.

• Knowledge of modern cleaning methods, including basic cleaning and preserving of floors, whiteboards, carpets, HVAC vents, furniture, walls, fixtures, blinds, sinks, and windows.
• Knowledge of the use and operations of cleaning equipment, tools, materials, and supplies used in custodial work.
• Knowledge of applicable custodial operations.
• Knowledge of the operation of all equipment required in the performance of the job.
• Knowledge of all safety precautions, risk management procedures, and proper lifting mechanics.
• Knowledge of boiler operation.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste disposal, cleaning techniques, and materials.
• Knowledge of the application, use, and proper storage of all chemicals used in the job performance.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the Building Operations Supervisor, building administrators, building staff, students, and operations personnel.
• Leading, delegating, and monitoring staff activities and functions to ensure work standards and compliance with departmental work orders, schedules, responsibilities, and the District’s cleaning standards.
• Coordinating the setup and tear down of equipment, supplies, or materials needed for evening events or activities.
• Performing routine repairs and general maintenance within the facility.
• Cleaning and caring for the appearance of building areas and surfaces.
• Using tools, chemicals, and cleaning equipment.
• Reading, understanding, and following safety procedures and written instructions.
• Appropriate chemicals and cleaning equipment are utilized using various cleaning techniques.

• Directly oversees the daily work of other custodial employees in the building.
• Has responsibility for the overall direction, coordination, evaluation, and work direction of these employees in accordance with School District policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include assisting with interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; providing feedback; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Be able to lift 50 pounds using proper lifting…