Head Custodian

Head Custodian – Job

The Head Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, secure, and welcoming learning environment for students, staff, and visitors. This role leads custodial operations, coordinates cleaning schedules, and supports facility events and emergencies.

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of classrooms, offices, hallways, restrooms, cafeterias, gymnasiums, and other school facilities.
• Perform daily, weekly, and seasonal cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and disinfecting.
• Monitor building conditions and report maintenance concerns promptly.
• Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance as assigned.
• Ensure all custodial equipment is properly maintained and safely operated.

• Serve as the lead custodian for the building.
• Assist in assigning and coordinating work schedules and duties of custodial staff as directed.
• Train and support custodial staff on proper cleaning procedures and safety practices.
• Maintain inventory of custodial supplies and submit requests for replenishment.

• Open and secure the building according to district procedures.
• Conduct routine inspections of facilities for safety hazards.
• Assist with emergency preparedness and response activities.
• Maintain compliance with district safety protocols, chemical handling procedures, and OSHA requirements.

• Assist with snow removal, ice mitigation, and grounds upkeep.
• Prepare facilities for school events, athletic activities, meetings, and community use.
• Set up and tear down tables, chairs, and equipment as needed.

• Maintain positive working relationships with students, staff, and community members.
• Participate in required training and professional development.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and perform physical labor.
• Knowledge of custodial methods, equipment, and cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Previous custodial or facilities maintenance experience.
• Experience supervising or leading staff.
• Knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or general maintenance repairs.

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and climbing.
• Ability to work around cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Climbing, kneeling, exposure to electrical shock, heavy lifting (up to 100 lbs.), exposure to weather, near and far acuity, reaching, field of vision, hearing.

• Employer‑paid health insurance.
• Optional dental and vision insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Flexible spending plans.
• Retirement savings plans.

RE‑1 Valley School District is an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.