What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Custodian – Full Time 6:00-2:30pm (40 hrs/wk) position at Orleans Elementary School?
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TITLE OF POSITION: |
Head Custodian – Full Time 6:00-2:30pm (40 hrs/wk) |
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LOCATION: |
Orleans Elementary School |
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DESCRIPTIVE STATEMENT OF POSITION: |
Twelve-month position. See attached for further description. |
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QUALIFICATIONS: |
High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Individual has knowledge of all aspects of facility maintenance, including lighting, water, heating, ventilation, alarms, clocks and generators. Must be able to work independently, supervise custodial staff, oversee contractors, interact with the public regarding facility use and assist in budget development and management. NOTE: The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including CORI and national background check by way of fingerprint. |
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SALARY: |
$25.64 - $28.04 per hour |
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AVAILABILITY: |
Anticipated Start Date of July 1, 2026 |
TITLE: HEAD CUSTODIAN
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Directs and supervises custodial and maintenance services at Orleans Elementary School. This assignment includes responsibility for the safe and efficient condition and operation of all buildings, grounds and systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the direction and supervision of all custodial personnel employed by the school.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with students, staff, contractors and other visitors to the facility.
- Responsible for becoming thoroughly familiar with all aspects of maintenance as it pertains to the buildings, grounds and systems at the school.
- Assists in the recruitment, employment, assignment, transfer, evaluation, discipline or dismissal of custodial personnel.
- Maintains proper schedules of work routines for custodial personnel.
- Assists in the preparation of the budget for maintenance, grounds, security and custodial supplies and equipment.
- Recommends, where appropriate, the purchase of necessary equipment and supplies.
- Organizes, implements and supervises a program of preventive maintenance.
- Performs light maintenance, including carpentry.
- Supervises the upkeep of school maintenance equipment. Makes recommendations, where appropriate, for changes and modifications to machines and equipment.
- Directs the maintenance of all buildings and grounds as to cleanliness and safety. This includes such cleaning, snow removal and grounds maintenance, as appropriate.
- Directs the preparation of playing fields, grounds and other necessary facilities for athletic and other school activities.
- Receives, stores and issues all maintenance and grounds materials, supplies and equipment.
- Coordinates vacation schedules for departmental personnel.
- Conducts or arranges periodic inspections of all school facilities to ensure proper fire and safety procedures are in place and to identify and address possible hazards.
- Maintains all required records, including Integrated Pest Management, as directed by administration.
- Responsible for the proper operation of the pneumatic automatic temperature control system.
- Responsible for supervising and directing the proper maintenance of the plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning and electrical systems of the school.
- Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the physical plant.
- Maintains the school’s clocks.
- Contributes to efficient energy consumption.
- Other duties as assigned.
Salary : $26 - $28