Head Custodian - Sterling Middle School

Head Custodian Position at Sterling Middle School

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.

Essential duties and responsibilities include overseeing and actively participating in the daily cleaning, sanitation, and upkeep of the school building; maintaining high standards of cleanliness in classrooms, offices, hallways, restrooms, locker rooms, cafeterias, gymnasiums, and other instructional and common areas; establishing and following daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal cleaning routines to ensure consistent building care; performing custodial tasks including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, disinfecting, floor care, restroom sanitation, and waste removal;

monitoring the overall condition and appearance of the facility, identifying areas requiring additional attention; ensuring classrooms and common areas are clean, orderly, and prepared for student and staff use; coordinating deep cleaning, floor refinishing, carpet cleaning, and other major custodial projects during school breaks and summer months; promoting pride in the appearance and condition of Sterling Middle School; serving as the lead custodial employee within the building and modeling professionalism, accountability, and a strong work ethic;

assisting with coordinating daily custodial assignments, work schedules, and building coverage as directed by administration; providing direction, guidance, and hands-on support to custodial staff to ensure work is completed efficiently and to established standards; assisting with training custodial personnel in proper cleaning techniques, equipment operation, chemical handling, and workplace safety; monitoring completion and quality of assigned custodial duties and communicating concerns to the Building Principal;

fostering a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment; assisting with identifying staffing needs, workload priorities, and opportunities to improve custodial operations; communicating effectively with administration and district facilities personnel regarding building needs, custodial concerns, and operational priorities; demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to assist wherever needed; conducting routine inspections of the building to identify maintenance concerns, safety hazards, and areas requiring repair;

performing minor building repairs and basic preventative maintenance within the scope of training and assigned responsibilities; monitoring the condition of doors, locks, plumbing fixtures, lighting, flooring, furniture, and other building components; identifying and promptly reporting concerns involving heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, or other major building systems; submitting maintenance requests and coordinating with district facilities personnel to support timely completion of repairs;

assisting with routine inspections and upkeep of custodial equipment, tools, and building systems; taking a proactive approach to protecting district property and extending the useful life of school facilities; supporting summer maintenance, facility improvement projects, and preparations for the upcoming school year; helping maintain a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors; opening, closing, and securing school facilities according to assigned schedules and district…