What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Custodian/Facilities Manager position at Ohren Education Center at Congregation Tikvat Jacob?
Head Custodian/Facilities Manager at Ohren Education Center at Congregation Tikvat Jacob
Application Deadline
6/13/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
Contact
310-546-3667 X 102
Number of Openings
Salary
$70,500 - $72,000 Annually
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About the Employer
We are a synagogue, a K-12 religious school, and a preschool that operates in Manhattan Beach, CA
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Head Custodian is responsible for the care, cleaning, and maintenance of the building, equipment, and grounds. The head custodian assigns work to be done to other custodians and outside vendors as needed, monitors completion, and provides training. The Head Custodian establishes custodial schedules and protocols, oversees and executes event set-ups, identifies necessary repairs and inspections, and coordinates such repairs. This position is a working supervisor in that this person will also perform custodial duties. We are looking for a team player, someone who takes pride in their work, who can think strategically about issues, solve problems, and direct staff to execute seamlessly. We are a nimble, collaborative team, and we’d love a custodial leader who understands the need to be flexible, to work with others in a variety of circumstances, and to work with a wide diversity of individuals. We need an individual who can use problem-solving to identify issues and adapt to changing work priorities with interruptions. Core Functions • Cleans and maintains the building and grounds, using brooms, brushes, mops, power operated scrubbing machines, vacuum cleaners, buffers, shampooers, wet vacuums, liquid waxes and degreasers, dust absorbers and other custodial supplies. • Understands and operates HVAC, life safety, and lighting systems. • Coordinates custodian work schedules in coordination with the Executive Director. • Collects and disposes of trash, scrap, and garbage and recycles materials. • Maintains restrooms in a clean and sanitary condition. Sweeps, mops, and scrubs floors, walls and partitions, cleans and deodorizes sinks and other facilities. Refills towel, tissue, soap containers, urinal mats, etc. • Maintains the exterior sidewalks to prevent slipping by implementing a combination of proactive cleaning and long-term surface treatment. • Sets up rooms or parking lot area for events and activities as requested. Clean up and tear down
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Comments and Other Information
Comments and Other Information
- CalPERS Retirement Benefits
Salary : $70,500 - $72,000