Custodian Head - Elementary

Alpine School District; Alpine (UT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established school district is seeking a dedicated Custodian Head for elementary facilities. This role involves ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students and staff while overseeing custodial operations. Responsibilities include managing supplies, conducting safety drills, and maintaining grounds. Ideal candidates will have experience in custodial services and a commitment to safety and cleanliness. Join a team that values a positive and sanitary atmosphere for learning and growth, and contribute to the well-being of the school community. This is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about facility maintenance and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in custodial services with a focus on safety and cleanliness.
• Ability to manage and train custodial staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide custodial services ensuring a clean and safe environment.
• Oversee and support custodial staff in their daily tasks.
• Manage budgets and supplies for site maintenance.

Skills

Custodial Services

Safety Awareness

Team Management

Grounds Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Cleaning Solutions

Custodial Equipment

Job description

• Position Type:
  CLASSIFIED - Custodial/ Elementary Custodial Positions
  
  
• Date Posted:
  2/5/2025
  
  
• Location:
  Westfield
  
  
• Date Available:
  07/15/2025
  
  

Custodian Head - Elementary
Lane 12 Contract and Benefits
Beginning July 15, 2025
250 Day Contract

Hours: 8 hours per day
Hourly rate: $22.52- $25.30 Depending on qualifications and experience

Contact Information:

• Name: Heather Stewart
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

The job of Custodian Head-Elementary is done for the purpose of providing custodial services at assigned elementary site; ensuring an attractive, sanitary, and safe environment for students, staff, and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations; overseeing the preparation of facilities for classroom activities and campus events; overseeing and supporting assigned custodians in the performance of their assignments; maintaining grounds; and ensuring that assignments are completed in a safe, proper, and timely manner.

Essential Functions

• Assists with site snow removal for the purpose of ensuring access and safety to students, staff and visitors.
• Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, pools, grounds, walkways, fence lines, play yards, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment.
• Conducts and/or participates in a variety of training and drills with students and staff (e.g. fire, intruder, earthquake, health and safety, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that emergency procedures are in order, alarm systems are operational, and/or established procedures are effective.
• Consults with administrative personnel (e.g. principal, assistant principal, etc.) for the purpose of planning, prioritizing, and scheduling custodial activities and achieving site maintenance objectives.
• Delivers a variety of items (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate parties within site.
• Distributes custodial supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuums, mops, buckets, brooms, etc.) for the purpose of disseminating materials to custodial staff and/or storage locations.
• Informs appropriate site personnel (e.g. principals, teachers, secretaries, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and direction regarding activities, safety issues, and/or proper maintenance of facilities and/or equipment.
• Inspects facilities and components (e.g. fire suppression equipment, boilers, playground equipment, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, identifying necessary repairs to facilities and/or equipment.
• Lifts up to 80 pounds and may push/pull up to 150 pounds for the purpose of site maintenance, material distribution, and safety.
• Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuums, mops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of custodial items required to properly maintain facilities.
• Manages budgets (e.g. cleaning supplies, maintenance and repair expenses, etc.) for the purpose of achieving objectives for site safety and upkeep.
• Monitors activities in and around work areas (e.g. halls, multipurpose rooms, lunch rooms, restrooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of identifying and correcting issues that could cause injuries thereby ensuring site safety.
• Oversees facility maintenance activities and assigned custodial personnel (e.g. sweepers, part-time custodial employees, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring functions are performed efficiently in compliance with site requirements and established standards.
• Oversees and schedules assigned personnel (e.g. custodian, lead custodian, sweepers, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safe and efficient site maintenance.
• Participates in personnel decision-making (e.g. hiring, dismissal procedures, etc.) for the purpose of assisting assigned administrator with personnel actions.
• Performs routine maintenance on the boiler, water heater, cooling tower, etc. (e.g. changing filters, cleaning, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring this equipment is in proper working condition.
• Performs minor job-related maintenance on custodial equipment, classroom furniture, and fixtures (e.g. change vacuum cleaner belts and bags; change HVAC filters; grease machinery; change ballasts; hang whiteboards; install fixtures; perform equipment maintenance and minor repairs;, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper functioning and usability of items.
• Performs grounds keeping functions (e.g. weeding, mowing, edging, applying herbicides/pesticides, pruning, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining grounds in a safe and attractive manner.
• Prepares written materials (e.g. supply requisitions, safety inspections, work orders, inventory records, time sheets, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or relating activities to administration for action.
• Prepares site for daily operations (e.g. opening gates, raising flags, sweeping walkways, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard-free.
• Replenishes classroom and rest room supplies (e.g. paper products, soap, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities for daily use.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns during and after hours (e.g. facility damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Secures facilities and grounds (e.g. doors, gates, alarms, lights, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage/vandalism, equipment loss, and/or potential liability.
• Trains assigned personnel for the purpose of developing professional trade and safety awareness skills enabling them to execute their jobs according to district policies and expectations.
• Transports a variety of tools, equipment, supplies, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.

Requirements:
age 16+
High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:
Job related experience is required

Required Testing/Clearances:
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt