Lead Custodian

                                                             Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Lead Custodian

FLSA: Non-exempt

REPORTS TO: Principal, Facility Manager, Compliance Officer, Supervisor of Maintenance

BEGINNING: July 1, 2026

LOCATION: District Wide

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 240 Day employment with benefits as specified in employee contract. Salary will be pro-rated for the year based on your start date. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift 55 pounds to shoulder height occasionally.
• Ability to push/pull a minimum of 20 pounds frequently.
• Ability to perform physical labor in hot and cold outdoor environments.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills including email.

DISTRICT VALUES

• We will always put student needs first.
• We believe relationships matter.
• We expect accountability.
• We operate with transparency.
• We prioritize student and staff safety.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervise, lead, and support the custodians working at the school. This includes the assigning of work areas.
• Supervise and lead the cleaning of all facilities located on campus.
• Supervise and maintain an adequate supply of cleaning materials as required.
• Instruct custodial personnel in their duties and model proper cleaning methods and techniques
• Be responsible for the operation of boilers.
• Meet daily with all custodial personnel to discuss work assignments and make reports of absences.
• Perform all minor repair or maintenance of building, grounds and equipment (i.e., electrical receptacles, light bulbs, flush valves, vacuums, lawn equipment etc.)
• Inspect and clean roof area drains at least once each week.
• Inspect and clean all yard drains and grates at least once a month.
• Unstop drains.
• Maintain lawns, shrubbery and all grounds.
• Consult Facilities staff/personnel on repairs that are of a questionable or major nature.
• Assist Facilities staff/personnel in working on major repairs.
• Complete work request using School Dude.
• Communicates clearly with all members of the custodial department. 
• Be available for occasional overtime of non-work-day emergencies.
• Consult Custodial Foreman with managing overtime
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Must be able to work independently, sometimes with minimal supervision.
• Attend meetings as scheduled by supervisors and district administration.
• Maintain a professional relationship with students, faculty, administration and community patrons.
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance 
• Perform other duties as assigned 

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, squatting.

See Operations Staff Salary Schedule

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