Head Custodian

Oak Ridge School District; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge School District in Oak Ridge, Tennessee seeks a Head Custodian to oversee cleaning, safety, and maintenance of the building and grounds during regular school operations. The role requires supervising staff, coordinating preventive maintenance, and ensuring the facility supports instructional activities, with duties spanning HVAC, plumbing, lighting, and grounds management.

Starting January 11, 2027, this full-time position requires coordination with the operations team and adherence to

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent education.
• Considerable experience in operation and maintenance of plant, cleaning methods, repairs, security, HVAC.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the cleanliness of the building and grounds.
• Ensures proper instructional environment including temperature, ventilation, and safety.
• Schedules maintenance to avoid interfering with activities; makes facilities available as directed.
• Directs and trains assigned staff; performs preventive maintenance; minor repairs.
• Prepares shift schedules and coordinates with operations department.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent education

Job description

Head Custodian

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Job Details

Job ID: 5958302

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 11, 2027

Job Description

• Maintains the cleanliness of the building and grounds in all respects.
• Ensures the proper instructional environment, including temperature, ventilation, and building safety.
• Schedules maintenance activities so as not to interfere with any curricular or extracurricular activities and, during normal duty hours, makes the school and its facilities available as the principal directs.
• Cooperates with staff and students to harmoniously achieve the purposes of the school.
• Operates the heating and ventilation systems and maintains the plumbing and lighting systems, lawns and play areas.
• Advises the operations and maintenance department of repair and maintenance action required for plant equipment, keeps the supervisor of operations and maintenance informed of incidents requiring action, and follows up with the operations and maintenance department when such problems have or have not satisfactorily been completed.
• Directs and trains assigned staff
• Carries out preventive maintenance as directed and assists the trades in maintaining the plant.
• Handles minor repairs within his or her resources.
• Prepares shift schedules and advises the plant operations and maintenance department office when replacements or extra help are required.
• Arranges for physical requirements of permit users and other approved activities.
• Maintains the efficient and proper use of equipment and supplies and maintains an effective system of stock control of all supplies.
• Maintains preventive maintenance logs and other records as required.
• Performs related duties as required for the daily operation of the school.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent education.
• Considerable experience in: Operation and maintenance of plant; cleaning methods and procedures; repairs; security; operation of heating and ventilation; preferably several years of experience in related work.
• Supervisory ability.
• A willingness to work as required, to ensure that extracurricular and school permit requirements are satisfied, and when emergency situations arise.
• Ability to communicate appropriately with the principal and school staff so the necessary support requirements for educational programs may be provided.Ability to communicate with persons at all levels in the school community.
• The requirements for technical knowledge will vary with the classification of the school and the complexity of plant equipment.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.70 to $22.06 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required