Cleaning Leader

The School District of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Philadelphia is seeking a Cleaning Leader to supervise custodial staff in district schools, ensuring safe, clean, and welcoming environments for students and staff.

You will lead a squad of custodial assistants, provide weekly training, and coordinate housekeeping activities across buildings, including grounds maintenance and snow removal.

Proven supervisory experience in large facilities and a high school diploma are required; valid PA driver’s license is essential.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to high school completion.
• Five years of custodial experience including two years in a supervisory role.
• Valid PA driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a crew of custodial staff in school facilities.
• Maintains cleanliness of classrooms, halls, and common areas.
• Oversees grounds tasks including grass cutting and snow removal when needed.
• Prepares attendance and performance reports for staff.

Skills

Custodial supervision

Staff leadership

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Reports To: Administrative Superior

The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city’s more than 200,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us?

Title: Cleaning Leader

Department: Facilities & Operations

Reports To: Administrative Superior

The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city’s more than 200,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us?

Job Summary

• Provides limited supervisory work leading the housekeeping activities of a school building.
• Serves as a squad or crew leader of Custodial Assistants and full and part-time Custodial Assistants in a school building. Performs or participates in the performance of housekeeping activities.
• Provides weekly training and instruction to newly hired General Cleaning staff.

Essential Functions

• Leads a crew or squad of Custodial Assistants and full and part-time Custodial Assistants in the performance of housekeeping activities.
• Supervises all housekeeping staff assigned to a school building.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the building including but not limited to classrooms, shops, halls, auditorium, libraries, stairs, storage areas and the upkeep of grounds.
• Performs grass cutting and limited snow removal tasks.
• Secures building after occupancy.
• Prepares time and attendance records and general reports on the condition of the building and performance of staff.
• Travels to various locations to lead Custodial Assistants and General Cleaners in the performance of housekeeping activities.
• Provides classroom and on the job instruction to new hires and participates in evaluation and restraining, as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth school grade.

Cleaning Leader

• Five years of custodial, custodial, housekeeping experience which shall have included two years of supervisory experience with responsibility for cleaning personnel engaged in providing housekeeping services in a large commercial or public building or group of smaller buildings.

Certificates/Licenses

• Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to and during tenure of employment as a Cleaning Leader.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• The practices, methods, techniques, tools, materials and equipment which are essential to housekeeping activities.
• The occupational hazards and safety precautions pertaining to all phases of housekeeping activities.
• Supervisory methods and techniques.

Demonstrated Ability To

• Express oneself orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Nondiscrimination

The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.

Primary Location

Facilities Mgrs-Central Office (9CN0)

Job

Central Office

Schedule

Regular

Employee Status

Team Leader

Job Posting

Oct 22, 2026, 2:10:34 PM

Union Affiliation

32BJ- District 1201 (32BJ)

Unposting Date

Ongoing