Facility Manager/Head Custodian

328 - Grady A Brown Elementary School; Hillsborough (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly supplement $250

Job summary

Orange County Schools, overseeing 328 - Grady A Brown Elementary School in Hillsborough, North Carolina, seeks a Facility Manager/Head Custodian to lead environmental services and maintenance for day and evening activities.

Responsibilities include supervising custodians, coordinating cleaning schedules, basic repairs, opening/closing buildings, and preparing facilities for events. Starting immediately; Grade 58 with a 7% supplement and $250 monthly supplement.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school.
• Minimum of five (5) years of custodial experience.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily cleaning schedule for direct reports.
• Assign tasks fairly according to activities.
• Check supply inventory and place orders.
• Facilitate weekend overtime as applicable.
• Prepare the school for events and open/close buildings.
• Operate cleaning equipment and perform basic repairs.
• Respond to calls for clean-up from the front office.
• Ensure sidewalks and entryways are cleared of snow and ice.

Skills

Operate cleaning equipment

Janitorial knowledge

Communication

Independent judgment

Team collaboration

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma

5 years custodial experience

Job description

Orange County Schools 328 - Grady A Brown Elementary School - Hillsborough, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Facility Manager/Head Custodian

Orange County Schools 328 - Grady A Brown Elementary School - Hillsborough, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5909205
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 31, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE Facility Manager/Head Custodian SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT Middle and High School SALARY Grade 58 plus 7% supplement

+ $250 monthly supplement
FLSA STATUS Non-exempt
REPORTS TO Principal or Assistant Maintenance Director
SUPERVISES Custodians (as needed)WORK WEEK SCHEDULE Monday – Friday; eveningsWORK HOURS 40NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR 12

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under the supervision of the Building Principal and guidance from the Custodial Supervisor, the Head Custodian coordinates and performs environmental service tasks, cleaning and maintenance of school buildings,basic repairs, and support services for day and evening school activities. This position assists in providing a safe, clean learning environment for students, staff, and faculty.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintains the daily work schedule of direct reports for routine cleaning.
• Assigns additional tasks fairly according to school activities.
• Check on supply inventory, place orders, and put in work requests.
• Helps facilitateweekend overtime as applicable.
• Check school grounds inside and out daily.
• Prepare the school for special events.
• Push down hallways and sweep, mop, vacuum, run buffers, and/or scrubbers.
• Respond to all calls from the front office for clean-up assistance.
• Ensures that sidewalks and entryways are cleared of snow and ice.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the Principal or Assistant Principal.
• Raises and lowers flags at the start and end of the workday.
• Performs minor or basic repairs.
• Open and secure buildings at the start and end of the workdayand turn on and off lights at the start and end of the day. Adjust heating or air conditioning, as allowed.
• May arrange furniture for meetings or other events.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must be physically able to operate vacuum cleaners, carpet shampooers, brooms, mops, leaf blowers, etc. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.
• General knowledge of the standard methods, materials, and equipment employed in janitorial work.
• Some knowledge of cleaning procedures and the use of cleaning materials.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to perform medium physical work.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in completing work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to attend work in person.
• Follow all Board Policies and performance standards.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from high school
• Minimum of five (5) years of custodial experience
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

WORKING CONDITIONS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is considered medium physical work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force. Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments and come into direct contact with OCS staff, students, and the public.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Kimberly Griffis , Principal
• 328 - Grady A Brown Elementary School
• Email: [e-mail]