Head Custodian II - 8 hours/day - Middle School

OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Work hours are anticipated to be 6:
00 a. m. to 2:
30 p. m. , Monday-Friday. This full time, year-round position includes a comprehensive benefits package:
medical, dental, vision and disability insurance, retirement contributions, 10 days of vacation after one year, 12 days of sick leave per school year, and 11 paid holidays per school year (prorated based on date of hire). Application Process:
Current District Regular Employees:


Submit your interest letter in TalentEd/Recruit & Hire.

External Applicants (including Substitutes and District Coaches):


Complete an electronic TalentEd/Recruit & Hire application. Include the following (all materials need to be

included in your online application packet):

• Letter of interest addressed to Todd Rainwater, District Operations Director;
• Current resume;
• Three (3) recent letters of reference, or provide the names and contact information for three professional references.

• Knowledge of modern cleaning methods and techniques.
• Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency.
• Participate in the general cleaning, including such things as washing windows and doors; sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and waxing floors; cleaning and vacuuming carpets.
• Assure that school grounds are well maintained.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance as required.
• Keep buildings and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times.
• Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and events (i. e. , regular school, community education, special events).
• Cleans school facilities (i. e. classrooms, offices, multipurpose rooms, grounds, windows, restrooms, sinks, carpets, floors, garbage cans, wastebaskets, gym, cafeteria, and other areas as directed by principal or head custodian) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Delivers a variety of items (e. g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture) for the purpose of distributing the materials to the appropriate parties.
• Directs personnel as assigned for the purpose of maximizing the efficiency of the workforce and meeting shift requirements.
• Informs principal, supervisor, other site personnel and students for the purpose of providing information regarding activities, safety and/or proper maintenance of facilities.
• Secures facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, loss and liability and ensuring safety at work site (i. e. , unlock & lock doors, secure gates, check windows, turn lights off/on; operate heating plant and equipment).
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e. g. , ventilation systems, generator alarms, fire alarms, firefighting equipment, water leaks, fires, etc. ) and takes appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
• Responds to immediate needs for cleaning and or safety assistance as requested by school staff
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Repairs furniture, equipment and minor building damage for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.
• Requests equipment and supplies through the principal or supervisor for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of items as needed to properly maintain facilities.
• Maintains grounds and operates equipment as required.
• Inspects custodians' work and takes necessary action to achieve improvements in cases where custodial work is not satisfactory.
• Assist the building Administrator in evaluation of custodial staff
• Responsible for reviewing custodial staff time sheets, injury reports, safety inspections and other similar reports
• May be called upon for evening, weekend and holiday emergencies relating to security, custodial and/or maintenance of the building
• Maintains regular and appropriate attendance and is on time for assignment(s) for the purpose of meeting the needs of the students and the district.
• Supervise and participate in necessary set-ups for Facilities Use needs and special school events and assists in scheduling a custodian to work the event
• Participate in job district related meetings when requested
• Assist fire and other utility employees in conducting inspections
• Make adjustments in schedules and work assignments to cover for unforeseen situations and assists in procuring a substitute custodian to cover absent staff shift.
• Responsible for complying with regulations and procedures for the storage and disposal of all waste, recycling and chemicals.
• Provide and/or assists in arranging training workshops for staff to increase knowledge or as a refresher on certain equipment.
• Maintain professional competence through reading and participation in workshops.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and appropriate manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor.
• Follow all district policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.
• Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague or district patron.

• Experience Required:
  Three (3) years' prior custodial experience with increasing levels of responsibilities, preferably in a school and/or institutional setting; experience in supervision of o.