What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Custodian - Full Time position at Beacon City School District?
HEAD CUSTODIAN - FULL TIME
(7 am - 3 pm, Monday - Friday)
Anticipated Placement: Rombout Middle School
This is a working supervisory position which is responsible for the efficient and economical custodial and maintenance functions in school facilities and related facilities. Incumbents lead and participate in the cleaning and maintenance of buildings and related equipment. The work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level employee with wide leeway for the exercise of independent judgment in keeping buildings and facilities up to approved standards of cleanliness and operation. Supervision is exercised over the work of subordinate custodial or maintenance personnel.
Typical Work Activities:
- Makes regular inspections of buildings and grounds to maintain proper cleaning and maintenance procedures and makes recommendations for improvements or new equipment;
- Schedules and assigns cleaning and maintenance work of subordinate personnel;
- Inspects and otherwise exercises control over maintenance work performed by outside contractors;
- Checks to ensure that buildings are heated, cleaned, locked and unlocked and in readiness for all activities; directs and assists in setups of facility for functions;
- Keeps records and makes reports of supplies used and activities carried on; may assist with the ordering of custodial supplies;
- Leads and participates in building cleaning and maintenance activities, such as dusting, moving furniture, sweeping, strip/waxing floors, cleaning windows, removing refuse, etc.;
- Reports any acts of vandalism or breakage to proper authorities;
- May operate or check the operation of heating system;
- Trains new employees and plans for appropriate orientation;
- May make recommendations regarding the employment, removal and discipline of personnel;
- Directs and participates in painting, vacuuming, snow and ice control activities.
Minimum Qualifications: Two (2) years of experience which primarily involved institutional or building cleaning and minor maintenance activities, one (1) year of which shall have involved supervisory responsibility.
Civil Service Eligibility Required
Application Deadline:06/03/2026
Civil Service Title: Custodian (Schools)
Job Number: 205