Head Custodian

Wabash Valley Online Application Consortium; Frankfort (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash Valley Online Application Consortium is seeking a Head Custodian (Level II) responsible for assigned kitchen, restrooms and cafeteria areas. Reports to the Principal and Assistant Principal.

The role is 12 months, 8 hours daily (6:30 AM - 3 PM) with holidays off. Responsibilities include supervising custodial staff, monitoring building systems, coordinating coverage, and maintaining safety and cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 pounds.
• Flexibility to adjust schedule including weekends.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Basic building maintenance skills required.
• Ability to work from extended ladders or lifts.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to read basic chemical warning labels and write warnings on bottles.
• Basic carpentry, electrical, and plumbing skills.

Responsibilities

• Turn on lights and coordinate with Day-Custodian.
• Check drives and sidewalk conditions.
• Check security of building.
• Monitor mechanical operations and alarms.
• Assist with lunch duties and stage cleaning.
• Coordinate shift coverage and assign duties to custodians.
• Develop and maintain project lists for events and special needs.
• Perform annual duties including budgeting support and records maintenance.

Skills

Lifting 60 lbs

Flex‑schedule

Computer skills

Maintenance skills

Ladder work

Independent work

Chemical safety labels

Carpentry/electrical/plumbing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 8/24/2026
• Location: Green Meadows Intermediate School

JOB DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

TITLE:

Head Custodian (Level II) assigned kitchen, restrooms, cafeteria

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Principal, and Asst. Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

12 months

8.0 hrs per day, 40 hrs per week (6:30 AM - 3 PM)

Holidays Off: New Years Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Veterans Day.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

"This Is A Working Supervisor's Position"\

DAILY:

• Turn on lights (coordinate with Day-Custodian)
• Check drives and sidewalk conditions
• Check security of building
• Check Mechanical Operations of Building
  • Check & clear any System Alarms
  • Check heating / air conditioning Computer Control System
  • Check air handler units
  • Check fire alarm system (keep up date on systems}
• Lunch Duties (lunches)
  • Gather milk buckets, trash, and dust mop as needed
  • Clean stage if used during lunch
  • Includes moving all tables as needed, scrubbing floors,
• Designate shift & work areas and update job descriptions, as needed
• Coordinate "out-of-hours" custodian coverage
• Assign duties to custodians for absentee workers or arrange for a substitute custodian
• Develop & maintain a project list for special needs/events
• Be aware of master schedule, participate in Cadre Meetings
• Frequent inspection of custodians work area
• Frequent verbal and written evaluation of custodians w/feedback

WEEKLY:

• Building Maintained
  • Fill salt-brine tank as needed and order salt as needed
  • Check boiler or chiller operation daily
  • Answer building questions as required
• Conduct Building Check for "Non-Working" Days
  • Check heating/air conditioning
  • Check all outside doors {report unlocked doors to the principal
  • Check and turn off extra lights left on
  • Check/listen for any leaks
  • Provide temporary security when required
  • Answer call-outs from security and equipment alarms
• Other Duties
• ANNUALLY:
  • Maintain all pertinent records as required
  • Maintain interdepartmental relations with personnel maintenance, and principal
  • Assist planning for Capital projects
  • Track custodian expense budget
  • Assist with maintaining space for special functions
  • Assist with regular daily cleaning schedule, as needed
  • Assist maintenance when needed
  • Review and understand Heating/Cooling Control System
  • Order custodial supplies as needed
  • Maintain (or assign} outside grounds (mowing, snow & leaf removal, etc) as appropriate
  • Repair anything possible, issue maintenance work orders for maintenance & assistance
  • Replace dirty Air Handler air filters Bi-Annually
  • Prioritize work for Summer, Fall, Christmas and Spring Breaks
  • Wear and respond to communications radio
• Assist Principal formulate Capital and Expense Budgets
• Prepare for annual School Bd. Walk thru
• Prepare for annual Corporation Meeting
• Perform All Other Duties Assigned by the Principal or Asst. Principal
• Name:
• Date:

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 pounds
• Able to flex-schedule as needs arise and do weekend checks
• Basic computer skills required
• Basic building maintenance skills required
• Ability to work from extended ladder or lift
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision
• Ability to read and understand basic chemical warning labels
• Ability to write chemical warnings on bottle labels
• Ability to do limited carpentry, electrical, and plumbing work
• Not legally limited from serving in this (or other) public school