Classified Head Custodian-Turner

Turner Elem/Middle School; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Caddo Parish School District in Shreveport, LA seeks a Classified Head Custodian for Turner Elem/Middle School to supervise custodial staff and manage daily facility maintenance. The role ensures clean classrooms, safe heating and cooling, and orderly campus operations.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED with 1–2 years related experience, basic maintenance knowledge, and a professional, safety-conscious approach. Immediate start preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; one to two years related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic knowledge of maintenance tasks and tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervises custodial staff and schedules work.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, and vacuums classrooms, hallways, stairs and office space.
• Maintains building by performing maintenance activities.
• Replaces air conditioner filters.
• Orders and stores supplies.
• Operates school boilers and heating and cooling equipment.
• Notifies management concerning need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment.
• Mows lawn, trims shrubbery, and keeps grounds clean.
• Neat, well groomed, appropriately dressed appearance.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Facility maintenance

Safety compliance

Reading comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1-2 years related experience

Job description

Classified Head Custodian-Turner

Caddo Parish School District Turner Elem/Middle School - Shreveport, Louisiana Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Caddo Parish School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5918399

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Head Custodian

Job Code: 215

Grade: E

DOT Code: 382664010

Prepared By: Richard Dezendorf

Prepared Date: December 12, 1997

Approved By: David A. Barr

Approved Date: April 3, 2001

SUMMARY

Keeps school campus and classrooms in clean and orderly condition and tends furnace, air conditioner, and boiler to provide heat, cool air, and hot water by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises custodial staff and schedules work.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, and vacuums, classrooms, hallways, stairs and office space.
• Maintains building by performing maintenance activities.
• Replaces air conditioner filters.
• Orders and stores supplies.
• Operates school boilers and heating and cooling equipment.
• Notifies management concerning need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment.
• Mows lawn, trims shrubbery, and keeps grounds clean.
• Neat, well groomed, appropriately dressed appearance.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises staff employees in the custodial area. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include input in hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED; one to two years job-related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before employees.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

SKILL RELATED Ability to use basic hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, power saws and drills. Should also possess a basic working knowledge of electrical fixtures and appliances, mechanical equipment, and motorized garden and yard tools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to walk and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift or move moderate to heavy weight.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to CPSB policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

CHAIN OF SUPERVISION

School Principal

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $34,177 to $45,172 Per Year