Central Office _ Head Custodian (Operations) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District; Stone Mountain (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District in Georgia is seeking a Head Custodian to oversee building cleanliness and safety, operating buffers, scrubbers, and vacuums, and maintain a sanitary environment for students.

The role involves scheduling custodial staff, performing floor maintenance, managing supplies, and coordinating setup for events, with an emphasis on teamwork and professional conduct.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and significant supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 6-10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience as head custodian or in a supervisory role is preferred.
• Ability to operate cleaning machines such as buffers, scrubbers, vacuums.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the work of custodial staff, creating work schedules, and monitoring the cleanliness and upkeep of the facility.
• Perform custodial and maintenance duties, including cleaning, landscaping, floor stripping and waxing, replacing ceiling lights/tiles, minor repairs, and securing the building.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure safety and health compliance; respond to maintenance requests; order and inventory cleaning supplies; set up areas for events; assist with moving furniture.
• Maintain outdoor areas through groundskeeping tasks and stay on site for special activities; maintain records and conduct inspections of grounds.
• Anticipate tasks based on defined processes and timelines; may recommend process improvements to custodial operations; perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Division Of Operations is seeking a Head Custodian who has high expectations and standards, and understands the importance of teamwork and maintaining a clean environment for our students to learn. The candidate must have the ability to operate cleaning machines such as buffers, scrubbers, vacuums, and an understanding of the essential procedures of cleaning and sanitizing. The selected candidate must have the ability to carry out all assigned tasks in a manner of excellence to ensure a safe and clean learning environment for all stakeholders. The candidate must also be able to work cooperatively with the team in a professional manner.

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The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Title: Head Custodian

Ensure the cleanliness, sanitation, and upkeep of all areas within assigned buildings, including educational facilities, to maintain a safe and healthy environment for occupants. Perform deep cleaning and floor maintenance during school closures, working under direct supervision as an entry-level individual contributor.

Essential Functions

The following duties are representative for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Oversee the work Of custodial staff, creating work schedules, and monitoring the cleanliness and upkeep Of the facility.
• Perform various custodial and maintenance duties, including cleaning, landscaping, stripping and waxing floors, replacing ceiling lights/tiles, making minor repairs to building equipment, and securing the building.
• Conduct regular inspections Of the premises to ensure safety, and security compliance with health regulations; respond promptly to maintenance requests Order and maintain inventory of cleaning supplies, materials, and equipment; ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment; make requisitions as necessary for facility maintenance. Set up areas for events as directed; assist with moving furniture as required for various activities within the facility.
• Maintain Outdoor areas through groundskeeping tasks such as landscaping and trash removal; remain On site for special activities as required Maintain all necessary records, preparing reports and conducting formal and informal inspections of building grounds.
• Anticipate tasks based on defined processes and timelines
• May recommend process improvements that contribute to the efficiency of the custodial operations within the organizations framework.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 6 - 10 years of relevant experience required
• Experience as a head custodian or in a supervisory role is preferred