Chief Custodian (6:00am-2:30pm) - Folger McKinsey Elementary

Anne-Arundel-County-Public-Schools; Severna Park (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Folger McKinsey Elementary in Severna Park, Maryland seeks a Chief Custodian for a 6:00am-2:30pm shift. The role oversees general cleaning, boiler operation, and maintenance of building systems to provide a safe and sanitary learning environment.

Responsibilities include minor repairs, inspections, preventive maintenance of heating and cooling systems, opening/closing buildings, coordinating staff, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.
• Three (3) years general minor building maintenance repair experience required; or three (3) years specific AACPS Custodian I experience required.
• One (1) year general heating and cooling equipment experience preferred; two (2) years specific professional cleaning preferred; one (1) year general supervisory and/or lead experience preferred.
• Six (6) months specific Anne Arundel County Public Schools Lead Custodian experience preferred; six (6) months specific Anne Arundel County Public Schools Lead and/or Chief Custodian acting assignments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Makes minor plumbing, electrical, general maintenance, and custodial equipment repairs.
• Performs cleaning and inspects facilities and grounds to ensure safety and sanitation.
• Operates heating, air conditioning, and ventilating equipment to provide a comfortable interior climate.
• Opens, closes, and locks buildings and gates, or assigns tasks to responsible subordinate.
• Assists the principal or designee in preparing work requests.
• Maintains records of area inspections, inventory, training, and equipment maintenance as required.
• Instructs employees in the proper use of building services, supplies, equipment, and cleaning procedures.
• Oversees and participates in the snow removal program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Skills

Supervisory experience

English proficiency

Maintenance knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate

Job description

Chief Custodian (6:00am-2:30pm) - Folger McKinsey Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5986994

Application Deadline: Nov 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Nov 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Title Code: Chief Custodian

JOB SUMMARY
Participates, plans, and supervises the general cleaning of assigned facility to ensure a safe and sanitary learning environment for students and staff along with operating boilers and maintaining variety of mechanical equipment.

Additional Work Days/Hours
Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Emergencies
• Inclement weather conditions
• Overtime as needed
• Summer hours

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Makes minor plumbing, electrical, general maintenance, and custodial equipment repairs.
• Performs cleaning and inspects facilities and grounds to ensure maintenance of safety, sanitary, and security standards on a daily basis.
• Performs preventive maintenance and operates the heating, air conditioning, and ventilating equipment in a safe and efficient manner to provide a comfortable interior climate within established guidelines.
• Opens, closes, and locks buildings and gates, or assigns tasks to responsible subordinate.
• Assists the principal or designee in preparing work requests.
• Maintains records of area inspections, inventory, training, and equipment maintenance as required.
• Instructs employees in the proper use of building services, supplies, equipment, and cleaning procedures.
• Oversees and participates in the snow removal program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.

Experience

• Three (3) years general minor building maintenance repair experience required; or
• Three (3) years specific AACPS Custodian I experience required; and
• One (1) year general heating and cooling equipment experience preferred; and
• Two (2) years specific professional cleaning preferred; and
• One (1) year general supervisory and/or lead experience preferred; and
• Six (6) months specific Anne Arundel County Public Schools Lead Custodian experience preferred; and
• Six (6) months specific Anne Arundel County Public Schools Lead and/or Chief Custodian acting assignments preferred.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Ability to speak, read and write English sufficiently to give and receive instructions.
• Knowledge of and ability to ensure compliance with Right to Know Law, Asbestos Awareness, Blood Borne Pathogens and general cleaning methods and procedures, and handling of cleaning equipment and chemicals, including proper disposal.
• Ability to operate custodial and grounds care equipment.
• Ability to safely use and operate genie lift; training provided if necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Ability to employ business technology tools as required of all AACPS employees, e.g. E-mail, obtaining relevant AACPS employee information through the AACPS Intranet, employing the electronic benefits enrollment tool and any other electronic tools implemented in the future.
• Provides basic hand tools.

Licenses and Certifications

• Successful completion of 4th Grade Stationary Engineer License issued by Maryland Board of Stationary Engineers required; or
• Successful completion of Introduction to Operations Equipment & Plant Procedures Course and Certificate issued by AACPS or equivalent outside course required; or
• Consideration will be given to candidates who can achieve a passing grade on Introduction to Operations Equipment & Plant Procedures Course and Certificate issued by AACPS or equivalent outside course required; and
• Successful completion of Leadership Training or Certificate Course issued by AACPS or equivalent outside course required; or
• First available after appointment Leadership Training or Certificate Course issued by AACPS or equivalent outside course required.

Driving Requirements

• N/A

LEADERSHIP ROLE

Lead Worker Duties/Responsibilities

• Train employees
• Direct the work of employees
• Provide feedback to assist the supervisor's assessment of the employee's performance
• Plan the work
• Instruct employees in specific techniques and technical methods to use
• Perform same type of work as employees the Lead Worker is assigned to lead

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands

• Standing: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Walking: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Sitting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Using hands to handle or feel: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Pinching (fine motor skills): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Wrist deviation: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Keyboarding: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Pushing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Pulling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Reaching (with hands and/or arms): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Climbing (Ascend/Descend): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Balancing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Stooping: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Kneeling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Crouching: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Crawling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Bending: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Twisting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Squatting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Talking: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Hearing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Smelling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Repetitive Motions: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: under 1/3 percent of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision

• No special vision requirements
• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Outdoor environment: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Street environment (near moving traffic): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Confined space: under 1/3 percent of the time

Exposure