LEAD CUSTODIAN

Non Exempt
General Definition of Work
Under limited supervision of the head custodian, performs a variety of general custodial and light
groundskeeping work in the care and maintenance of assigned school buildings and facilities. Work
involves sweeping, mopping and using vacuum cleaners to clean floors; washing walls, woodwork and
fixtures; and policing buildings to empty trash receptacles and pick up debris, etc. Work involves the
transferring of equipment, custodial, instrument repair and audiovisual. Supervises 2 or more custodians
on 2nd shift. Reports to the Assistant Principal or Principal.

Qualification Requirements

General knowledge of the standard methods, materials, and equipment employed in janitorial
work.

Some knowledge of cleaning procedures and the use of cleaning materials.
Ability to follow instructions.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in completing work assignments.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work

assignments.
Has proven attendance record.
High school diploma or equivalency preferred.

Salary
Pay Grade 57

Reports to
Assistant Principal or Principal
Essential Functions

To supervise at least 2 or more custodians on 2nd shift.
Sweeps sidewalks and walkways outside of buildings; polices grounds, picking up debris; shovels

snow and/or applies de-icing compounds to walkways and driveways, as necessary.
Sweeps, mops, vacuums, strips, waxes and buffs floor surfaces.
Scrubs and cleans bathrooms, including toilets, mirrors, wash basins, urinals, commodes, slop

sinks, etc. Fills tissue, towels, soap and other dispensers, disinfects as needed.
Empties trash receptacles; deposits recyclable material in proper receptacles.
To dust furniture, walls, window sills, blinds and other woodwork.
Cleans windows, walls, woodwork, blinds and light fixtures.
Clean drinking fountains.
To assemble, set up and move furniture as required.
May open and secure buildings at start and end of workday, respectively; may turn on and off

lights at start and end of day, respectively, and adjust heating or air conditioning, as appropriate.
To clean and organize storage room.
Unload and store supplies and deliveries.
Raises and lowers flags at start and end of workday.
Performs minor maintenance on appliances, as abilities allow.
Trims shrubs, light duty painting and mulch grounds.
Supervises custodial staff, assigns duties, and communicates with the community and outside

businesses when Head Custodian is not available.

LEAD CUSTODIAN
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Performs related work as required.

Physical Requirements
Must be physically able to operate vacuum cleaners, carpet shampooers, brooms, mops, leaf

blowers, etc.
Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force

frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to push, pull, and carry or otherwise move
objects.

Requires climbing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping and
repetitive motion. May require working on ladders.

Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using janitorial
equipment. Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as janitorial equipment.

Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Requires the ability to talk and hear: (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken

words. Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear.)
Physical demand requirements are for medium work.

Special Requirements
Must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Disclaimer
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work
performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a
comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this
job.