Head Custodian - Sterling Middle School

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• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 11/6/2026
• Location:
  
  Sterling Middle School
• Date Available:
  
  Immediately

REPORTS TO:
Building Principal and Director of Facilities

SALARY RANGE & CATEGORY:
Starting at $17.29/hour, depending on experience, on the Classified Hourly Salary Schedule

FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt

WORK CALENDAR: 260 Days

FTE: 1.0

Full-time with benefits; 5-day work week Monday-Friday

POSITION SUMMARY

The Head Custodian provides leadership and hands-on support for the daily custodial operations of Sterling Middle School. This individual is responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and overall building appearance while helping coordinate the work of custodial personnel.

The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to identify and address facility needs proactively.

Working closely with the Building Principal, district facilities personnel, and other school staff, the Head Custodian helps ensure the building is properly maintained, custodial resources are used effectively, and daily operations run smoothly.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who sees what needs to be done, takes appropriate action, and leads others through a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to excellence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Custodial Operations & Building Care

• Oversee and actively participate in the daily cleaning, sanitation, and upkeep of the school building.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in classrooms, offices, hallways, restrooms, locker rooms, cafeterias, gymnasiums, and other instructional and common areas.
• Establish and follow daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal cleaning routines to ensure consistent building care.
• Perform custodial tasks including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, disinfecting, floor care, restroom sanitation, and waste removal.
• Monitor the overall condition and appearance of the facility, identifying areas requiring additional attention.
• Ensure classrooms and common areas are clean, orderly, and prepared for student and staff use.
• Coordinate deep cleaning, floor refinishing, carpet cleaning, and other major custodial projects during school breaks and summer months.
• Promote pride in the appearance and condition of Sterling Middle School.
• Serve as the lead custodial employee within the building and model professionalism, accountability, and a strong work ethic.
• Assist with coordinating daily custodial assignments, work schedules, and building coverage as directed by administration.
• Provide direction, guidance, and hands-on support to custodial staff to ensure work is completed efficiently and to established standards.
• Assist with training custodial personnel in proper cleaning techniques, equipment operation, chemical handling, and workplace safety.
• Monitor completion and quality of assigned custodial duties and communicate concerns to the Building Principal.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.
• Assist with identifying staffing needs, workload priorities, and opportunities to improve custodial operations.
• Communicate effectively with administration and district facilities personnel regarding building needs, custodial concerns, and operational priorities.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to assist wherever needed.

3. Facility Maintenance & Preventative Care

• Conduct routine inspections of the building to identify maintenance concerns, safety hazards, and areas requiring repair.
• Perform minor building repairs and basic preventative maintenance within the scope of training and assigned responsibilities.
• Monitor the condition of doors, locks, plumbing fixtures, lighting, flooring, furniture, and other building components.
• Identify and promptly report concerns involving heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, or other major building systems.
• Submit maintenance requests and coordinate with district facilities personnel to support timely completion of repairs.
• Assist with routine inspections and upkeep of custodial equipment, tools, and building systems.
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