Chief Custodian - Central Elementary

Seaford School District; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Seaford School District is seeking a Chief Custodian for Central Elementary to supervise custodial staff and oversee cleaning, maintenance, and safety of buildings and grounds. Ideal candidates have a minimum 5 years of building maintenance experience, supervisory skills, and a Delaware Chief Custodian certification or eligibility; strong communication and scheduling abilities are essential.

This full-time role requires flexibility, a valid license, and the ability to travel between district

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; post-secondary preferred.
• Delaware Chief Custodian certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Minimum 5 years of building maintenance experience.
• Strong supervisory and disciplinary skills; hiring and staff development.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and pass physical requirements.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including nights/weekends.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Supervises custodial staff and monitors performance.
• Completes monthly observations and annual evaluations of staff.
• Implements progressive discipline when needed.
• Provides professional development and hands-on training.
• Leads staff meetings and manages custodial assignments.
• Ensures accurate timekeeping and documentation for staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Flexibility (nights/weekends)

Outlook/Word/Excel proficiency

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Delaware Chief Custodian certification or eligibility

Post-secondary education preferred

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Safety training knowledge

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial - Support Staff/ Chief Custodian
• Date Posted: 9/1/2026
• Location: Central Elementary School (High-Needs School)
• Date Available: As soon as possible
• Closing Date: 09/08/2026

Chief Custodian - Central Elementary

To supervise custodial staff and ensure cleaning and maintenance of assigned buildings and grounds. Maintain equipment and supplies required for cleaning and maintenance goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or equivalent with post-secondary school preferred
• State of Delaware certification for Chief Custodian or ability to meet certification requirements
• Supervisory experience including and not limited to hiring, development of staff, and progressive discipline
• A minimum of 5 years of experience with building maintenance
• Effective communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to physically lift up to at least 50 pounds
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule; which may include nights and weekends
• Legal residency within 50 miles of the geographic boundaries of the district preferred
• Experience using Outlook, Word and Excel

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises, develops and monitors performance of custodial staff
• Completes monthly observations and annual evaluations for custodial staff
• Evaluates performance of staff and completes the progressive discipline process as needed
• Provides professional development opportunities and hands-on training with staff
• Facilitates regular staff meetings with direct reports
• Manages custodial assignments and schedules
• Requests substitutes as needed and provides direct oversight of responsibilities completed
• Ensures accuracy and completion of documentation related to use of time by staff
• Establishes and maintains procedures and processes
• Inspects all areas of assigned building(s) and grounds and performs custodial preventive maintenance and mechanical work as needed
• Maintains an inventory of maintenance and custodial supplies and coordinates ordering with the Office of Buildings and Grounds
• Conducts preventive maintenance on equipment and makes recommendations for inventory
• Oversees storage and disbursement of custodial supplies and equipment
• Inspects and maintains all fire and safety equipment in assigned building(s)
• Completes all required reports timely and accurately
• Maintains appropriate heating and cooling conditions in compliance with energy management standards
• Actively participates in professional development opportunities to maintain current knowledge of building systems, maintenance processes, supplies, and equipment
• Maintains records for preventive maintenance
• Performs minor repairs/maintenance in the fields of plumbing, carpentry, electricity, heating systems, air conditioning systems and painting
• Leads completion of duties related to emergencies, such as flooding, broken windows, system failures, etc.
• Completes other assigned duties during inclement weather, such as snow removal
• Promotes the safety, health and comfort of students, staff and the public when using assigned building(s) and grounds
• Completes a 2 hour minimum inspection of assigned building(s) and grounds
• Responds to all security and fire notifications
• Completes all other duties as assigned

Additional Duties

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring a clean, safe work environment.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Use hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools
• Use of District assigned computer

Safety Requirements

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
• Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements

Travel between schools and the District Office is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to read labels on containers and materials used in the course of work.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures.
• Knowledge of how to use equipment, and train others in the use of equipment
• Organizational and time management skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

TEMPORARY POSITION: No

Note: All temporary positions will end on June 30th.

NUMBER OF MONTHS/DAYS: 12 months 261 days

Note: Months/days will be pro-rated to start date.

FULL TIME OR PART TIME: Full Time

ELIGIBLE FOR "STATE SHARE" OF BENEFITS: Yes

PENSION ELIGIBLE POSITION: Yes

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED

NOTE: A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required for all employees of the Seaford School District.

Standard Requirements

• Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Protection Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment
• Tuberculin Test
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

The State of Delaware has initiated a lag pay policy which means that new employees will receive the first paycheck at the end of the second pay period of work.

The Seaford School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period, to fill or not fill a position, to modify the job requirements within one's primary area of certification, and to reject any or all applications for just cause.

The State of Delaware does not discriminate against qualified persons with disabilities in its programs or services. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resource and Public Information Office, at [phone], as soon as possible to request an auxiliary aid or service.

The Seaford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate or deny services on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Inquiries should be directed to: Director of Personnel, 390 North Market Street Ext., Seaford, DE 19973. Phone: [phone].

DISCLAIMER

If there is any conflict in interpretation between this posting and information from the Delaware Department of Education, the Delaware Department of Education prevails.

Grade Configurations

West Seaford Elementary School - Kindergarten through Grade 2

Blades Elementary School - Kindergarten through Grade 2

Central Elementary School - Grade 3 through Grade 5

Frederick Douglass Elementary School - Grade 3 through Grade 5

Seaford Middle School - Grade 6 through Grade 8

Seaford High School - Grade 9 through Grade 12