Assistant Head Custodian

Independence School District; Middle School; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence School District is seeking an Assistant Head Custodian to help maintain a safe, clean school environment across multiple facilities. Responsibilities include supervising duties in absence of the head custodian, ensuring HVAC and alarm systems function, and coordinating custodial staff for daily operations.

Applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to lift 50 lbs, and perform physical tasks including standing for long periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop and push; moderate to heavy physical exertion.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assumes head custodian duties in absence of head custodian.
• Inspects HVAC and alarm systems and checks for vandalism.
• Cleans assigned areas and processes work requests.
• Sets up cafeteria for breakfast when applicable.
• Performs lawn care and snow removal as needed.
• Maintains supply inventory and handles deliveries.
• Coordinates custodial duties and schedules staff.
• Executes minor repairs and prepares for special events.
• Requires on-call weekends, nights and holidays for emergencies.

Skills

High school diploma

Lift 50 lbs

Physical conditioning

Stand for long periods

Backpack vacuum handling

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/Purchasing
• Date Posted:
  9/17/2026
• Location:
  250-Nowlin Middle School

ASSISTANT HEAD CUSTODIAN

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and push frequently. All duties require moderate to, at times, heavy physical exercise and exertion
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to use a "back pack" vacuum cleaner (weighing approximately 10 lbs..)
• Basic computer skills, preferred

Reports To

Director of Facilities/Designee
Facilities Supervisor
Head Custodian
Principal

Job Goal

To provide all students with a physical learning environment that is safe, clean, attractive, and smooth functioning.

Performance Responsibilities

• Assumes the head custodian responsibilities and duties in the absence of the head custodian
• Checks the building to make sure that HVAC system, alarm system, etc. is in working condition
• Checks for any vandalism inside and outside
• Cleans assigned areas
• Checks on work requests made by the Night Custodian and enters work orders
• Sets up cafeteria for breakfast, (if applicable)
• Lawn care and snow removal, as needed
• Sweeps corridors, washes windows, and makes repairs as needed
• Spot cleans walls as needed
• Checks all restrooms, fills dispensers, empties trash, and spot cleans morning and afternoon
• Keeps boiler room clean
• Reports building emergencies to appropriate supervisors and monitors situation, as directed
• Maintains supply inventory and checks in deliveries
• Sets up and takes down for special events, as directed
• Coordinates and assigns custodial duties to staff
• Buffs halls
• Cleans all glass in entry doors, bulletin boards, and glass doors in hallways
• Inspects parking lots and grounds a minimum of three (3) times per week for cleanliness and security
• Cleans up equipment and leaves instructions for Night Custodian, if needed
• Conducts maintenance and minimal repairs
• Helps prepare and revise work schedules for the building
• Assembles furniture and moves furniture
• Requires being "on call" during weekends, nights and holidays for emergency repairs and alarm calls
• Other duties as assigned
• Summer duties as assigned

Terms of Employment

Assistant Head Custodian will be employed for twelve month positions. The salary and work year will be established annually by the Board of Education.

Required Testing

Post offer employment medical physical exam and essential functions test (EFT) required.

Work Environment/conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors with minimal temperature variations and under conditions with exposure to hot and cold environments, risk of injury and/or illness. The employee will work near, or with, moving mechanical equipment. The employee may also occasionally work with cleaning chemicals. The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally can be loud. Generally the job requires 5 % sitting, 50% standing, and 45% walking.

Physical Demands

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, and talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to reach, bend, squat/crouch, stoop, and kneel.
• The employee is frequently required to climb up and down secured ladder.
• The employee must frequently lift, carry, push, or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee will frequently push or pull items such as, but not limited to, carts with food items and/or equipment that can weigh up to 50 pounds total.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the immediate supervisor, using the Independence School District Custodian Evaluation.

Postings current as of 9/19/2026 1:22:49 PM CST.

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