Head Custodian - McCormick Middle School

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Wellington Exempted Village School District

Head Custodian - McCormick Middle School

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/Head Custodian
• Date Posted: 1/30/2026
• Location:
  
  McCormick Middle School
• Date Available:
  
  03/17/2025

POSITION DETAILS: Wellington Exempted Village Schools (Lorain County) seeks a dynamic and dedicated individual to join our McCormick Middle School team. This position is for a full-time, first shift custodian.

JOB TITLE: Head Custodian

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Neat in appearance, good human relations, reliable and honest.
• Demonstrate aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Pass state-mandated low-pressure (or higher) boiler operator test within one year of hire and maintains yearly renewals. The district shall pay for the classes and shall pay a yearly stipend of $200 for maintaining this license.
• Pass state-mandated criminal check.

DUTIES ASSIGNED BY: Principal/Supervisor

JOB GOAL: To maintain the physical plant in a condition of operating excellence so as to ensure the quality of the educational environment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential Job Functions

• The ability to stoop, kneel, reach, crawl, lift (minimum of 50 pounds), carry, push, pull, climb, balance and see.
• Keeps the buildings and premises neat and clean at all times.
• Shovels and/or plows snow and salts walks, parking areas and steps as needed.
• Removes debris along sidewalks to public entrances.
• Regulates heat, ventilation and air-conditioning systems to provide temperature appropriate to the season and to insure economical usage of fuel, water and electricity.
• Sweeps, mops, wet-washes, vacuums, polishes floors, dusts furniture as needed in assigned areas.
• Cleans corridors after school each day and during the day when their condition requires it.
• Cleans, disinfects and polishes sinks, closets, urinals, toilets, mirrors, fittings, partitions, floors, etc. in assigned restrooms.
• Fills receptacles with towels, toilet paper, sanitary napkins, soap, cleaners, etc.
• Cleans, disinfects, and polishes drinking fountains.
• Responsible for the opening and closing of the building each school day and for determining, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured, and all lights, except those on for safety reasons, are turned off.
• Moves furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities as directed by the Principal or Supervisor.
• Keeps all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation.
• Maintains adequate inventory of cleaning, maintenance and custodial supplies and equipment. Reports monthly to Supervisor.
• Submits time sheets, absence report, vacation schedules, daily checklists and other reports as required to Supervisor.
• Assists with ground maintenance and lawn mowing at assigned building or athletic fields.
• Trims shrubs and trees.
• Assists with maintenance of tractors, mowers, etc.
• Maintains the lining and preparation of Athletic complexes:
  • McCormick Football fields
  • Opens and secures field houses and gates
  • High School Softball fields
  • Soccer fields
  • Baseball fields
  • Band practice field
  • Westwood to assist as needed district-wide, as directed by Supervisor
• Coordinates with Supervisor:
  • Summer cleaning
  • Vacation
  • Cleaning Schedule
  • Maintenance needs
  • Coverage of events
• Set-up and tear down of district events, such as programs, graduation and musical events district-wide.

Non
- Essential Job Functions:

• Maintains sanitary and fire hazard-free conditions.
• Practices economy in the use of all utilities and supplies.
• Maintains all grounds areas as assigned.
• Supervises and completes all cleaning and maintenance functions in and around the building.
• Makes periodic roof inspection to ensure clearing of roof drains, inspects for fractures in roof surfaces and inspects the operation of any roof top equipment.
• Reports immediately to the Principal or Supervisor any damage or needed repairs, vandalism or theft.
• If directed, remains on the school premises during school hours and during non-school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and their attendance is required by the principal or their designee.
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