EMS: Tier I Lead Custodian; CPR Internal

EMS:
Tier I Lead Custodian (CPR Required), Internal Applicants Only

Traverse City Area Public Schools East Middle School - Traverse City, Michigan

• Job : 5821396
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Employee Group: AFSCME

Classification: III-a

Status: Full Year - 250 work days + 10 paid holidays

Location: East Middle School

Master Agreement

AFSCME Benefits Summary

Retirement Benefits

General

Summary:

The Tier I lead custodian provides custodial services, custodial leadership and facility coordination to the district and reports to the Facilities Manager and Building Principal.

• Assists and trains workers engaged in performing daily maintenance/cleaning of the facility, the grounds, and the coverage and set up of daily activities.
• Assists in the coordination of activities, meetings and daily services, both scheduled and unscheduled.
• Maintains the appearance and safety of the assigned buildings including the operation of heating, ventilation and air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, and power equipment.
• Performs boiler chemical testing and chemical treatment of hot water or steam systems as required.
• Operates energy management systems to manage and identify heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems problems.
• Orders and maintains inventory of supplies.
• Maintains and operates other electrical and mechanical equipment such as clocks, bells, fire alarms and fire extinguishers.
• Works within the Maintenance budget and reviews the monthly printout.
• Assists Facilities Manager in preparing and assigning work orders, project requests, special order requests, follow up and the records of completion.
• Reads and interprets blueprints.
• Assembles and makes minor repairs to furniture, equipment, and facilities.
• Helps load, unload and move supplies, items and other equipment.
• Completes facilities safety inspection reports with the Facilities Manager.
• Communicates and informs the Facilities Manager of problems and concerns.
• Sweeps, shovels and snow blows snow from steps, roofs, and walks at building entrances and salts icy steps and walks as necessary.
• Operates truck, plow and/or tractor to clear snow from lots, sidewalks and building perimeter.
• Maintains the security of the building.
• Ensures proper care and use of supplies and equipment.
• Maintains and improves the grounds including lawns, shrubs, playing fields, sidewalks and parking lots.
• Maintains facilities and equipment so they are safe, clean and sanitary which may include clean up of bodily fluids.
• Replaces light ballasts, electrical switches and outlets.
• Assists the school administration with fire, tornado and security drills.
• Maintains building Chemical Right to Know Manual (including MSDS) as necessary.
• Completes and maintains required records and reports.
• Assists Facilities Manager to cover employee absences.
• Performs all assigned duties in a manner which contributes to the safety and well being of the staff and buildings.
• Ensures a high level of cleanliness and care is maintained for all district equipment.
• Fully utilizes the district’s asset management/work order system to accurately track all costs, repairs, preventative maintenance, etc., related to the district’s assets. Ensures appropriate equipment is asset tagged and tracked in individual work orders and within the system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required, college or trade school classes preferred.
• The ability to: read and apply documents such as handbook, Board Policy, contracts, safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; write routine reports, work orders and correspondence; speak effectively before staff, students and employees.
• The ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Present evidence of acceptable experience in custodial and maintenance (minor plumbing, electrical and filter replacement) work to carry out all assigned duties.
• Ability to work with the Facilities Manager to…