Head Custodian - 1st Shift - (INTERNAL ONLY)

Decatur-Public-Schools; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Decatur Public Schools District 61 seeks a Head Custodian for the 1st shift, designated INTERNAL ONLY. The role oversees custodial operations, directs staff, and enforces district policies to safeguard the school environment.

Strong leadership and communication are essential to ensure clean, safe facilities that support student learning. The position is governed by the SEIU Local 73 Custodians contract (A Team) for 2024–2026, with wage schedules published by the district.

Qualifications

• Integrity above reproach with leadership in custodial tasks.
• Knowledge of sound custodial practices, employee relations, and inventory control.
• Ability to supervise operations and delegate tasks effectively.
• Excellence in written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Complete regular work assignments as directed by the Supervisor of Custodial Operations.
• Direct and coordinate work assignments and time sheets with the principal or custodial foreman.
• Dispatch overtime work as per the collective agreement.
• Maintain school temperature per maintenance directives.
• Direct activities to keep the building and grounds clean and orderly.
• Collaborate with school administration and other departments.
• Inspect for unsafe conditions and take prompt corrective actions.

Skills

Direct staff supervision

Decision making

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Decatur Public Schools District #61

Head Custodian - 1st Shift - (INTERNAL ONLY) JobID: 10373

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Teamsters
• Date Posted: 10/21/2026
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 10/31/2025

TITLE: Head Custodian INTERNAL ONLY

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Personal Qualifications

The person selected for this position should possess those traits of personality and character which would enable him/her to assume the important role of determining how best to affect a highly successful custodial program. It is essential that the integrity of this individual be above reproach. His/her competence in job skills and leadership should generate a sense of confidence within the school board, the administrative staff, the students, and the community at large that the educational program is receiving excellent custodial support service. He/she should possess the knowledge of sound custodial practices with specific emphasis on employee relations, management, and inventory control. The personal qualifications of the selected nominee should include, but not limit, the abilities to:

• Direct and supervise functional operations and assigned staff. (Note: The Head custodian is not required to evaluate the staff assigned or the quality of the work assigned to the staff. This shall be the task of the building principal, custodial foreman, or the administrative staff of the maintenance department.)
• Make firm decisions in assigned areas of responsibility and delegate task performance to staff members.
• Function effectively as a member of the custodial service staff.
• Communicate effectively in speech and writing.

REPORTS TO: The Principal, The Custodial Foreman

DIRECTS: The Head Custodian in schools with two or more custodians is responsible for delegating custodians work assignments in addition to his other custodial duties.

JOB GOAL: To maintain the physical school plant and grounds in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of them may be made at all times.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Complete the regular work assignments as outlined by the Supervisor of Custodial Operations.
2. Direct the work assignments as outlined by the Supervisor of Custodial Operations and/or building principal
3. Receive special work assignments from the principal or custodial foreman.
4. Dispatch all overtime work assignments as per Article VI of the Agreement.
5. Coordinate completion of employee time sheets with the building principal
6. Direct the completion of minor repair jobs as required.
7. Maintain, if possible, a temperature in school that is consistent with directions from the maintenance offices.
8. Direct work assignments necessary to keep the school building and grounds clean and in proper order.
9. Work cooperatively with the school administration and educational staff.
10. Administer all Board policies, administrative regulations, and state and federal regulations as are applicable to the custodial operations.
11. Direct summer and/or school vacation work as may be required.
12. Report any problems to the building principal and/or custodial foreman.
13. Work cooperatively with all other service departments.
14. Inspects for unsafe acts/conditions and identifies prompt corrective action to eliminate causes of accidents; follows up as required.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Work days per Agreement - Working Conditions and Wage Schedule

Wages per Agreement - Working Conditions and Wage Schedule

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.

This position falls under the Service Employees International Union Local No. 73 Custodians "A" Team (SEIU A) Contract - 2024-2026.

The Salary Schedule is attached above. Benefit information can be found HERE.

Postings current as of 10/23/2026 6:45:26 AM CST.

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