Head Custodian

ServingSchools; Jefferson (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

ServingSchools is seeking a dedicated Head Custodian for Jefferson Village School, a K-8 community school. The role involves ensuring a clean and safe environment for over 200 students and staff, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with school leadership on facilities management.

Qualifications

• Experience in custodial work and maintenance required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Participate in hazard equipment certification training.

Responsibilities

• Implement and follow a routine cleaning schedule.
• Coordinate with principal on building and grounds matters.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of the environment.

Skills

Collaboration

Cleaning

Maintenance

Safety Management

Education

CHRC approval

Tools

Snowblowers

Weed wackers

Floor machines

Job description

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Head Custodian

Jefferson Village School is a small, close-knit K-8 community school committed to providing a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for students. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Head Custodian to ensure our campus is clean, safe, and well-maintained for our 200+ students and staff.

Position: Head Custodian

Reports to: Building Principal

Qualifications: CHRC approval, Maintain all necessary training requirements

Hours: 40 hours per week; typically 6am-2pm

Payscale: available upon request

Major Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with the principal & facilities director on building and grounds matters.
2. Implement and follow a routine cleaning schedule for inspections.
3. Maintain reports and inspections, making them available upon request.
4. Keep an annual inventory of custodial supplies.
5. Coordinate with district colleagues on budget planning, resource sharing, and best practices.
6. Serve as the contact for facilities and maintenance contracted services.
7. Perform repairs when contracted services are not required.
8. Prepare the school for special events.
9. Use technology for communication and basic equipment operation.
10. Operate and maintain equipment such as snowblowers, weed wackers, and floor machines.
11. Ensure safety and cleanliness of the environment: snow removal, disinfecting, trash removal, and grounds checks.

Working Conditions

• Physical demands include lifting (50 lbs), pushing, pulling, ladder use, kneeling, crouching, crawling.
• Participate in hazard equipment certification training.

Applications are accepted until a suitable candidate is found. Interested individuals should complete the AOS 93 Non-Teaching application available at https://www.aos93.org/page/employment.

Send Application Materials To:
Attn: Janet Delmar
Jefferson Village School
48 Washington Rd
Jefferson, ME 04348