What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Custodian- Central Office position at ALPENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
SUMMARY: Maintains a clean and safe school facility while performing custodial and minor maintenance tasks.
This position is open for 3 days of internal bidding after which it will then be posted externally (EOD November 4th, 2026).
Position Title: Lead Custodian
Department: District Operations
Reports To: Facilities Supervisor
Unit/Group: USW 207
Job Classification: Hourly
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Instructs custodians verbally or in writing of building and grounds, custodial, and/or routine preventive maintenance activities.
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Maintains inventory of custodial/maintenance supplies and equipment.
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Cleans and preserves designated spaces, equipment, etc. in the building.
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Performs ongoing preventive maintenance and minor repair on plumbing, custodial equipment, kitchen equipment, ventilation, building structure and hardware.
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Performs normal operator adjustments and service to facility-operational equipment, such as but not limited to: compressors, boilers, unit ventilators and fans; and maintains records on operational and maintenance activities.
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Performs minor electrical maintenance and repairs.
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Assists the visiting public, utilizing the facilities, with directions within the building or in obtaining and setting up needed equipment and/or materials.
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Assists outside maintenance with mowing, shoveling snow, and maintaining grounds and equipment.
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Assists the maintenance supervisor in scheduling and assigning extra time for custodians.
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Maintains building and grounds security by locking their school building each school day.
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Maintains work-related records and prepares various reports as directed.
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Moves furniture or equipment within the facility as required.
- Performs custodial cleaning using standard industrial equipment, cleaning chemicals and supplies.
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Reviews email communication regularly and responds as needed.
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Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
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Follows all District policies.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees custodians at their building level.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required; One year of school building or similar custodial experience is preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of school employees, students, and parents.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, quantities, etc.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability to pass a written and physical test. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands & arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climb on ladders. The employee will frequently bend/twist at the neck & trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as cleaning supplies, pails and unloading trucks. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 90 lbs. such as salt and bulk furniture. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, scrubbing machines, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and will occasionally work outdoors. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers and sprays while performing the duties of this job. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescription controlled substance use and/or abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Salary : $54,563 - $87,597