Head Custodian

Mountain Valley Community School; Mexico (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Valley Community School in Mexico, Maine seeks a Head Custodian to oversee custodial staff, ensure safety and cleanliness of district facilities, and coordinate maintenance schedules with the Assistant to the Maintenance/Transportation Supervisor. The role requires strong supervisory skills and knowledge of cleaning practices.

Starting immediately, the position offers full-time hours with competitive hourly pay and CDL qualification as a desirable asset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in custodial work and maintenance desirable.
• CDL Class B license endorsement desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervises custodian in assigned building.
• Ensures health, safety, cleanliness, and security of the building.
• Coordinates cleaning and maintenance schedules with supervision.
• Inspects boiler room daily.
• Inspects oil level weekly and reports readings.
• Maintains records of equipment, inventory and work performed.
• Performs the duties of a custodian as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Cleaning practices knowledge

Safety standards knowledge

Record keeping

Lifting 50 pounds ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL Class B license

Job description

Head Custodian

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This job is also posted in Regional School Unit 10

Job Details

Job ID: 5962265

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Head Custodian

MVCS

JOB TITLE: HEAD CUSTODIAN

REPORTS TO: Assistant to Maintenance/Transportation Supervisor and Building Principal

SUPERVISES: Custodians

Nature of Work

This is a highly responsible position performing custodial and repair work on the District facilities and equipment in accordance with established procedures and routines.

Employee of this class is responsible for supervising the custodian in an individual school building as well as for the cleaning and maintenance work in and outside a public building. Work involves the performance of these tasks under little or no supervision. Work is reviewed through methods used and results achieved.

Examples of Work (Illustrative Only)

Supervises custodian in assigned building.

Insures the health, safety, cleanliness, and security of the building.

Advises the Assistant to the Maintenance/Transportation Supervisor of problems in a timely fashion.

Assigns and directs the work of the custodians in the building.

Inspects and secures all buildings on weekends and holidays as assigned by the Supervisor.

Schedules summer cleaning and assign the crews.

Coordinates cleaning and maintenance schedules with the Assistant to the Maintenance/Transportation Supervisor and maintenance specialist.

Inspects the boiler room daily.

Cleans and maintains boiler room on a regular basis.

Inspects the oil level on a weekly basis and reports readings to Assistant to the Maintenance/Transportation supervisor.

Examples of Work Continued

Inventories all equipment and custodial supplies at school(s) assigned annually.

Maintains records as required.

Performs all the duties of a custodian.

Performs other work as assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements of Work

Knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment.

Knowledge light carpentry, plumbing and electrical repair work.

Knowledge of modern personnel practices and methods of supervision.

Knowledge of safety standards including storage and disposal of cleaning supplies, chemical and other hazardous material.

Ability to maintain records.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, other employees, elected officials, students and general public.

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions with minimal supervision.

Ability to work with little or no supervision.

Ability to meet and deal courteously with the public, staff, students and elected officials.

Maintains a neat and clean appearance through proper attire and grooming.

Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

Experience and Training

Graduation from high school or its equivalent required. Experience in custodial work and maintenance work desirable. Evidence of working background in plumbing, electrical and structural repair and maintenance work. Evidence of successful work experience in progressively more responsible positions. Possession of a current Class B motor vehicle license with a CDL endorsement desirable.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $23.03 to $26.25 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brian Hooper , Building and Grounds Director
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]