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1st Shift Lead Custodian

Findlay City Schools
Findlay, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 8/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/25/2026

Findlay City Schools

Findlay, Ohio


JOB DESCRIPTION


Position Title: Lead Custodian

Reports to: Custodial Grounds Manager

Job Goal: To uphold the Mission Statement of the Findlay City Schools and Department.

Evaluation: Annually in accordance with Board’s policy.

Terms of Employment: Two hundred sixty (260) days. Salary per Board approved contract.

Education and Training:

1. High School diploma or GED equivalent.

2. Such alternatives to the above Education and Training as the Board may find appropriate and public sector acceptable.

Qualifications

1. Ability to perform the essential physical job functions/responsibilities of the position.

2. Must have a working knowledge of the custodial industry and a willingness to be trained

in any category where additional instruction may be needed.

3. Must display the needed initiative to work independently or work as a team member.

4. Must be able to effectively interpret and relay information through both verbal and

written means of communications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Police public areas inside and out as required.

2. Dust mopping, sweeping, wet mopping, stripping, refinish, and spray buff floors, using

appropriate equipment.

3. Vacuum rugs and carpet including carpet shampooing.

4. Scrub, clean, and disinfect restrooms meeting cleaning standards, stocking them with

towels, soap, toilet paper, feminine products, and miscellaneous items as required.

5. Dust and clean walls, doors, windows, woodwork, vents and other above-floor surfaces.

6. Vacuuming furniture and drapes as needed.

7. Dust, clean, and polish furniture.

8. Window washing.

9. Clean desks and chalkboards.

10. Notify the Facilities Director of equipment and facilities needing

repair or replacement.

11. Replace accessible lights, washing light fixtures as needed.

12. Remove trash and cleaning of trash receptacles.

13. Provide snow removal as required, reporting all unsafe conditions to management.

14. Grounds care includes trash removal, some mowing and trimming of areas.

15. Set-ups and moving furniture as required.

16. Regulates heat, ventilation and air conditioning systems.

17. Checks security of building – locking and unlocking doors, closing windows, turning all

lights off, etc.

18. Raises and lowers U. S. flags as required.

19. Conducts on-going program of general maintenance, making minor repairs as needed, reporting major repairs as needed to management.

20. Remains on the premises as needed by the principal during school hours and non-school hours when the building has been authorized for use, with approval of the Facilities Director, or other authorized Administrators.

21. Requisitions supplies and equipment as needed.

22. Assist in determining the need for special project work to be performed.

23. Responsible for conducting and documenting on - the - job training for custodians.

24. Perform routine daily checks of custodian assigned areas for compliance with the Custodian Guidelines.

25. Cooperative and considerate in working with supervisor, peers, co-workers, and the public.

26. Adheres to Board policy.

27. Accurately completes and submits paperwork in the required time period.

28. Perform all other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor or District Administrators.


Join us at Findlay City Schools, where the Lead Custodian isn't just a title – it's an invitation to lead a custodial revolution. Be the custodial maestro, orchestrating a school environment that shines brighter than ever before! Apply now and let the cleaning symphony begin! Findlay City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrating diversity and welcoming all talents to join our orchestra of education.


EEO Disclaimer

Findlay City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").

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.

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