Head Custodian

Purpose Of Position

The School Head Custodian holds a pivotal role in ensuring that the school’s facilities remain clean, safe, and conducive to learning. This leadership position entails both hands-on work and administrative tasks, encompassing the cleaning and care of school properties, as well as the direction of the custodial team.

Essential Functions 

• Lead the custodial team, ensuring efficient performance and adherence to established standards.
• Schedule and delegate tasks and responsibilities to custodial staff based on the school's needs.
• Assist in conducting performance reviews, addressing concerns, and recognizing the efforts of team members in conjunction with the Manager of Custodial Services.
• Plan and schedule summer cleaning and new year preparation tasks.
• Conduct regular team meetings to keep everyone informed and aligned.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and polish floors regularly.
• Clean classrooms, restrooms, hallways, gyms, and other school facilities daily.
• Empty and clean waste bins throughout the school.
• Clean and disinfect sinks, countertops, water fountains, and restroom facilities.
• Ensure all windows and glass surfaces are free of smudges and fingerprints.
• Dust furniture, equipment, and other surfaces as needed.
• Engage in cleaning tasks, setting a standard for the custodial team.
• Handle more specialized or advanced maintenance tasks, including minor repairs.
• Conduct regular inspections of school facilities to ensure cleanliness and maintenance standards are met.
• Identify potential issues or hazards and ensure they are addressed promptly.
• Oversee the inventory of cleaning supplies, ensuring materials are available as needed.
• Manage the maintenance, repair, and replacement of cleaning equipment.
• Ensure the safe storage and use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Implement and enforce safety standards and protocols.
• Organize training sessions for new hires and periodic refreshers for the team on best practices, new equipment, and safety guidelines.
• Assist in the preparation and management of the custodial budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness in operations.
• Provide regular updates to the Facility Manager/Director of Operations regarding the team's activities, challenges, and recommendations.
• Performs other duties as requested and/or assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Education Required:               High School or equivalent

Certification Required:           Valid Driver’s License

Prefer:                                     5 years experience in job-related trades preferred

Experience Required:             Job-related experience is required.

Other Qualifications:              Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail; Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; Good communication and interpersonal skills.