Custodial Foreman

ReNEW Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD Decatur Township Schools operates a Custodial Foreman role focused on leading custodial staff to maintain clean, safe, and orderly school facilities across assigned buildings. You will assist the Head Custodian and ensure routines are followed during the shift.

Flexibility to switch shifts during fall, winter, spring, and summer breaks is required. Duties include cleaning, minor repairs, event setup, equipment operation, and reporting maintenance needs.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Background clearance required.
• Experience leading a custodial team is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Cleans restrooms, classrooms, and common areas.
• Stock supplies and maintain cleaning equipment.
• Operate and check district vehicles and basic systems.
• Set up rooms for events and meetings.
• Report repairs to proper authorities and perform minor repairs.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory

Communication

Safety procedures

Maintenance coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Drivers License

Background Clearance

Job description

JOB TITLE: Custodial Foreman

WORK YEAR: 260 Days 2nd Shift

DEPARTMENT: MSD of Decatur Township Schools Operations

REPORTS TO: Head Custodian

STARTING SALARY: Varies Based On Experience

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Custodial Supervisor & Head Custodian, the Custodial Foreman will assist Head Custodian with leadership duties. This includes ensuring the custodial staff maintains your assigned building, or group of buildings. Keep office space clean, orderly, and secure during assigned shift and other related duties as required.

Must be able to switch to a different shift time during fall, winter, spring and summer breaks.

DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Cleans restrooms, dressing rooms, shower rooms, classrooms, and common areas.
• Stocks toilet and sanitary supplies.
• Vacuums, sweeps, and mops floors.
• Dusts and polishes furniture and wood work.
• Empties and cleans waste receptacles.
• Washes windows and walls.
• Polishes metal work; and takes care of equipment and materials.
• Set up and prepare rooms for special events and needs.
• Reports needed repair work to proper authorities.
• Performs minor repairs to building fixtures and equipment.
• Operates and checks low pressure boilers, lights, gas heaters, and other related items.
• Waxes and refinishes floors and shampoos carpets.
• Pick up paper and other debris from grounds and buildings.
• May be required to perform miscellaneous maintenance work such as touch up painting.
• Operate a variety of district vehicles and equipment.
• Assure security of buildings and grounds during assigned times.
• Moves and/or re-arranges furniture, chairs, desks, tables, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Modern cleaning methods include cleaning chalk and white boards, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.
• Proper methods, techniques, materials, disinfectants, tools and equipment used in modern custodial work.
• Safety best practices and work methods.
• Proper lifting techniques.
• Requirements for maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Oral and written communication skills.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Safe and defensive driving practices and methods.
• Read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

ABILITY TO

• Maintain an assigned school site, group of buildings or office space in a clean, orderly, and secure manner during an assigned shift.
• Maintain routine records such as work orders, equipment repairs and maintenance, chemical application, cleaning schedules, and overtime assignments.
• Use common cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate a variety of district vehicles.
• Learn custodial procedures, methods and schedules.
• Observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair.
• Maintain tools and equipment in clean working order.
• Operate a variety of custodial equipment including a floor stripper, buffer, carpet cleaners, vacuum cleaner, and other small power and hand tools.
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment for meetings and special events.
• Perform minor repairs.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Work cooperatively with others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Indoor/outdoor environment subject to changing conditions and temperatures exceeding 90 degrees at times.
• Regular exposures to fumes, dust, odors, heights, and loud noises.
• Exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals such as disinfectants, graffiti remover, floor stripper, floor wax, propane, paint thinner.
• Direct contact with the public, students, and other district staff.
• Working on ladders at varying heights.

Physical Demands

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of custodial equipment.
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Clarity of vision at varying distances to perform custodial duties.
• Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling object(s) weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
• Climbing ladders and working from varying heights as necessary.

Hazards

• Working with chemicals, tools, and powered machinery.
• Possible contact with blood borne pathogens and /or bodily fluids.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School Diploma
• Drivers License
• Background Clearance

It is the policy of the MSD Decatur Township not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9.1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).