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The Head Custodian is responsible for the day-to-day operation, cleanliness, safety, and readiness of the school facility and serves as the on-site lead for custodial operations. This role coordinates and guides custodial work activities, supports cleaning standards and schedules, monitors building systems, and performs custodial, maintenance, and seasonal duties. The Head Custodian works collaboratively with school administration to support building operations, fulfills staff requests, assists with deliveries and event setup, and ensures compliance with safety and training requirements. This position does not have formal supervisory authority but provides functional leadership, training, and day-to-day direction to ensure custodial services are delivered effectively.
Job Responsibility:
Open the building for staff and students by arming and disarming alarms, unlocking designated entry doors, classrooms, and offices, and turn on lights
Conduct routine building and grounds inspections to identify safety or maintenance issues
remove litter and graffiti
and report vandalism or damage, both interior and exterior, in accordance with district procedures
Fulfill requests from staff and administrators
distribute delivery of warehouse orders and education materials to the appropriate classrooms
Demonstrate effective communication (verbally and written) with the principal, teaching and custodial staff, students, and community members
Write and respond to emails from teaching staff and administration
Maintain staff and student restrooms throughout the day (clean and re-stock with hand soap and paper products as needed)
Clean and maintain hallways and general areas during the school day by picking up debris and trash, and sanitizing frequently touched areas
Set up and break down the Cafeteria for breakfast (if applicable) and lunch
Setup and breakdown for sporting, special events and meetings
Locking/unlocking areas for access and providing customer support
Monitor and order custodial supplies and maintain safety data sheets (SDS) for chemicals that are being used in the facility
Complete annual online training courses
Attend the required annual asbestos training in-service
Perform visual asbestos inspections of the school premises
Monitor custodial team cleaning standards and building systems, including lighting, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical
Identify and report maintenance needs, respond to building alarms and emergency situations, and support Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Perform minor repairs and facility improvements such as assembling furniture and locker repair
minor equipment repair and painting
Report repair of building deficiencies that are beyond ability and time to the maintenance department
Train, coach and guide the work of building custodial staff, in all aspects of custodial maintenance
Direct the work of custodial staff, maintain timesheets and provide input on staff evaluations to administration
Assign and monitor custodial work areas
Develop and ensure completion of daily, summer, seasonal, and project cleaning schedules
Participates in these projects
Perform seasonal and project-based facility work, including snow and ice removal in areas not accessible by plows
mowing and grounds maintenance in areas not accessible by ride-on equipment
tree trimming
exterior window cleaning
and participation in assigned summer, seasonal, and deep-cleaning projects
Respond as essential personnel during emergencies, weather or environmental events, and school, facility, or district closures, and participate in the school’s crisis management plan as directed by the principal or incident commander
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Complete and submitted BVSD online application
Communicate (read, write, and speak) in English, must pass English component of interview process
Ability to be on feet up to eight hours every day
Ability to perform physical labor, including heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds
occasional dual lifts of up to 100 pounds and requires ability to frequently reach, lift, bend and stoop
may occasionally require climbing ladders or crawling
Must pass post offer physical.
Nice to have:
Bilingual English/Spanish
Experience operating custodial equipment and tools
Ability to recognize safety issues in the workplace
Positive communication, interaction and work experience with diverse people