Head Custodian 2024/25

East Irondequoit Central School District; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Head Custodian to oversee cleaning and maintenance operations at a prominent educational facility. This role involves supervising custodial staff, conducting inspections to ensure compliance with cleaning standards, and managing supplies effectively. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building maintenance and a commitment to ensuring a safe and clean environment for students and staff. If you are passionate about maintaining high standards and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalency required.
• Experience in building cleaning and maintenance activities is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and schedule work of custodial staff.
• Conduct inspections to ensure cleaning regulations are met.
• Maintain supplies and assist with maintenance tasks.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Cleaning and Maintenance

Inventory Management

Security Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Tools

Master Library for Work Orders

Job description

There is an immediate opening for a Head Custodian at Laurelton Pardee Intermediate School and Central Office. This is a competitive Civil Service position. This is a 12-month, 8-hour per day position, working 6:00 AM– 2:30 PM.

Job responsibilities are but not limited to the following:

1. Supervises and schedules the work of subordinates;
2. Conducts inspections of cleaning activities to ensure they are performed according to regulations;
3. Maintains an inventory of supplies and orders as needed;
4. Assists with maintenance and custodial work as necessary, including creating and updating work orders in Master Library;
5. Ensures basic security of buildings (e.g., windows, doors, roof hatches are secure);
6. Conducts monthly inspections of fire extinguishers and roof drains;
7. Conducts daily routine inspections (e.g., takes readings) of areas/equipment such as fan rooms, boilers, walk-in coolers/freezers, and swimming pools (leaks, pumps, etc.);
8. Reviews exception sheets for accuracy;
9. Maintains grounds where applicable, including snow removal;
10. Responsible for cleaning assigned area daily; coordinates and supervises summer cleaning work; performs yearly asset tracking for building; checks scheduler on daily basis and works with office staff to determine custodial needs for building use activities.

Complete an online application and upload any necessary documents.

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:

1. Two (2) years of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in both building cleaning and maintenance activities; OR,
2. One (1) year of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in both building cleaning and maintenance activities, plus one (1) year of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience as a skilled workman in either the carpentry, plumbing, painting, or electrical trade; OR,
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.