Head Custodian

Wayne County Public Schools; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County Public Schools is seeking a Head Custodian responsible for supervising custodial staff and ensuring a clean and safe environment at school facilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in custodial work, strong organizational skills, and the ability to foster effective relationships within the school community.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience with custodial work.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, push/pull 75 pounds.
• Considerable knowledge of custodial work and associated supplies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist custodians with cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Plan work schedules and inspect work for accuracy.
• Maintain records of supplies and equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of custodial work

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Ability to establish effective relationships

Time management

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Tools

Custodial supplies and equipment

Job description

Head Custodian

Wayne County Public Schools

Job Description

Class: Classified

Dept: School

TITLE: Head Custodian

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Minimum three years’ experience with custodial work.
  
  

REPORTS TO: Principal or Department Administrator

JOB GOAL: To provide a variety of cleaning and minor maintenance tasks in a facility, along with supervising other custodians assigned to that building/school.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Follow all rules, policies and procedures of Wayne County Public Schools, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to school facilities.
• Explain and/or demonstrate work procedures to other custodians.
• Assist with cleaning duties for maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Plan work schedules and assigns custodians (including self) to work areas and duties.
• Inspect work and direct corrections of deficiencies.
• Maintain simple clerical records of supplies and equipment.
• Requisition cleaning supplies and materials.
• Issue cleaning supplies and materials to custodians.
• Make minor repairs to furniture or facilities as needed.
• Assist with submitting work orders that require outside attention.
• Clean and make minor repairs to the heating and air conditioning equipment, along with providing regular replacement or filters.
• Participate in scheduled training workshops and applies new knowledge and skills in daily work.
• Provide basic in-service training of custodians.
• Make the rounds to determine if the work is being completed accurately and that safety procedures are being followed.
• Address all day to day personnel issues with the custodial staff.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required by the Principal or Department Administrator.
  
  

Terms of Employment: Twelve-month work year/AtWill/FLSA NonExempt

Starting Salary and/or Grade: Grade 58 ($32,148 - $42,888)

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board and local policy on evaluation of personnel.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to meet all schedules and deadlines in a timely manner.
• Considerable knowledge of custodial work and associated supplies, materials and equipment.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, teachers, administrators and the general public.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, push/pull 75 pounds.