Head Custodian - Geiger Elementary School

Head Custodian - Geiger Elementary School

• Position Type:
  General Government
• Date Posted: 9/11/2026
• Location:
  
  Geiger Elementary School

SUMMARY: Keeps the district's buildings in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program.
Salary Range: $18.02 - $19.83

Lewiston Public Schools offers a robust employee benefits package for full-time employees, including: health insurance with up to 89% of the premium paid by the employer; dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts;
Maine Public Employee, 403(b) and 457 retirement plans; paid sick leave and vacation time; paid holidays; tuition reimbursement and more!

Other duties may be assigned.

• Instructs custodians verbally and in writing on building and grounds, custodial and routine preventive maintenance activities.
• Assists the Facilities Director and Facilities Supervisor in assigning and scheduling of additional time for custodians.
• Also is the point of contact for administration & staff.
• Maybe responsible to be on call 24/7.
• Maintains inventory of custodial/maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Cleans and preserves designated spaces, equipment etc. in the building.
• Performs ongoing preventive maintenance by monitoring and filling out School Dudes on larger repairs and minor repairs for plumbing, custodial equipment, building structure and hardware.
• Assists the visiting public who utilizes the facilities with directions within the building and with obtaining and setting up/taking down needed equipment.
• Rake, sweep, shovels snow and maintains grounds cleanliness and equipment.
• Performs normal operator adjustments and service to facility equipment such as but not limited to, compressors, heating systems, unit ventilators and fans and maintains records on operational and maintenance activities.
• Maintains building and grounds security.
• Monitors fuel oil to maintain a safe fuel level in certain areas. Ie:
  Modular classrooms.
• Coordinates snow and ice removal so schools can open safely and on time after each storm by calling in custodians as needed.
• Actively involved with the Integrated Pest Management Program by providing follow up reports on:
  Pest Sightings, trap monitors and pest reports.
• Responsible to submit time sheets to Facilities Supervisor accurately and on time.
• Provides coverage for all areas in the building when a custodian calls in sick or is on vacation if there is no substitute custodian available.
• Checks all areas of the school building for proper cleaning and maintenance. Notifies the Facilities Supervisor with any below standard areas.
• Maintains custodial cleaning equipment in good and safe working order.
• Responsible for assisting with the supervising of the custodial staff in the building.
• Maintains Safety Data Sheet (SDS) notebook to ensure compliance with State and Federal Laws.
• In some schools, operates fork truck to unload delivery trucks (LHS)
• Conducts the following safety procedures:
  • Monthly fire extinguisher check
  • Monthly exit light check
  • Monthly emergency light check
  • Monthly eye wash stations check
  • Playground safety check

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with two years experience as a Custodian preferred.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and…