1st Shift Lead Custodian

Sylvania; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Findlay City Schools in Findlay, OH is seeking a Lead Custodian to supervise custodial staff, manage daily cleaning operations, and maintain a safe, clean school environment. You will coordinate with the Facilities Director to ensure compliance with district guidelines and campus cleanliness.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of custodial processes, ability to work independently or with a team, and strong verbal and written communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Working knowledge of the custodial industry and related procedures.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Polices public areas inside and out as required.
• Directs custodial staff and coordinates daily cleaning operations.
• Strips, waxes, and maintains floors; vacuum rugs and carpets.
• Restrooms: clean, disinfect, stock supplies.
• Notify Facilities Director of repairs or replacements needed.
• Assist with setup, safety checks, and snow removal as required.
• Maintain building security and energy controls; document tasks.

Skills

Custodial operations

Team leadership

Facilities coordination

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Findlay City Schools

Findlay, Ohio

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Lead Custodian

Reports to

Custodial Grounds Manager

Job Goal

To uphold the Mission Statement of the Findlay City Schools and Department.

Evaluation

Annually in accordance with Board’s policy.

Terms of Employment

Two hundred sixty (260) days. Salary per Board approved contract.

Education and Training

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Such alternatives to the above Education and Training as the Board may find appropriate and public sector acceptable.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform the essential physical job functions/responsibilities of the position.
• Must have a working knowledge of the custodial industry and a willingness to be trained in any category where additional instruction may be needed.
• Must display the needed initiative to work independently or work as a team member.
• Must be able to effectively interpret and relay information through both verbal and written means of communications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Police public areas inside and out as required.
• Dust mopping, sweeping, wet mopping, stripping, refinish, and spray buff floors, using appropriate equipment.
• Vacuum rugs and carpet including carpet shampooing.
• Scrub, clean, and disinfect restrooms meeting cleaning standards, stocking them with towels, soap, toilet paper, feminine products, and miscellaneous items as required.
• Dust and clean walls, doors, windows, woodwork, vents and other above-floor surfaces.
• Vacuuming furniture and drapes as needed.
• Dust, clean, and polish furniture.
• Window washing.
• Clean desks and chalkboards.
• Notify the Facilities Director of equipment and facilities needing repair or replacement.
• Replace accessible lights, washing light fixtures as needed.
• Remove trash and cleaning of trash receptacles.
• Provide snow removal as required, reporting all unsafe conditions to management.
• Grounds care includes trash removal, some mowing and trimming of areas.
• Set-ups and moving furniture as required.
• Regulates heat, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
• Checks security of building – locking and unlocking doors, closing windows, turning all lights off, etc.
• Raises and lowers U. S. flags as required.
• Conducts on-going program of general maintenance, making minor repairs as needed, reporting major repairs as needed to management.
• Remains on the premises as needed by the principal during school hours and non-school hours when the building has been authorized for use, with approval of the Facilities Director, or other authorized Administrators.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment as needed.
• Assist in determining the need for special project work to be performed.
• Responsible for conducting and documenting on - the - job training for custodians.
• Perform routine daily checks of custodian assigned areas for compliance with the Custodian Guidelines.
• Cooperative and considerate in working with supervisor, peers, co-workers, and the public.
• Adheres to Board policy.
• Accurately completes and submits paperwork in the required time period.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor or District Administrators.

Join us at Findlay City Schools, where the Lead Custodian isn't just a title – it's an invitation to lead a custodial revolution. Be the custodial maestro, orchestrating a school environment that shines brighter than ever before! Findlay City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrating diversity and welcoming all talents to join our orchestra of education.

EEO Disclaimer

Findlay City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.