Head Custodian - East Iberville

Iberville Parish School Board; Oakley (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Iberville Parish School Board is seeking a Head Custodian to lead custodial staff at East Iberville Elementary & High School. The role ensures a clean, safe, and healthy school environment through scheduling, supervision, and hands-on cleaning duties.

Responsibilities include opening/closing buildings, equipment maintenance, payroll-related timekeeping, and supporting emergency procedures. The position requires a strong work ethic and teamwork within the school system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Ability to lead and supervise a group of people in completing custodial tasks as a team.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment, and ability to use them economically and efficiently.
• Physical and mental stamina and ability to perform job functions, tasks and duties.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Custodians and Housekeepers and personally takes the lead in custodial duties such as sweeping, scrubbing and other related cleaning tasks.
• Prepares work schedule for the efficient operation of the entire school campus.
• Opens and closes buildings as needed.
• Checks heating plant and areas related to heating plant for efficient operation.
• Checks building for cleanliness, determines if custodians and housekeepers properly performed the work assigned.
• Sweeps all outside entrances.
• Picks up paper and trash.
• Runs scrubbing machine and strips and refinishes floors.
• Secures and cleans garbage cans.
• Assists drivers in unloading or loading trucks.
• Performs minor building and equipment repairs and touch-ups.
• Returns all equipment to supervisor for repair as instructed.
• Is on call 24 hours per day for break-in or other troubles.
• Washes windows.
• Moves all furniture.
• Closely supervises use of custodial supplies and materials.
• Keeps time records and makes payroll reports.
• Performs any custodial duty required to maintain satisfactory operation of the school.
• Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, work processes and financial performance.
• Assists co-workers in task completion and orients new staff.
• Performs any additional duties assigned by superintendent/evaluator.

Skills

Team Leadership

Cleaning Methods

Physical Stamina

Supervision

Education

High School Diploma

Equivalent preferred

Job description

• Location: East Iberville Elementary & High School
• Closing Date: 10/28/2026

TITLE Head Custodian

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Ability to lead and supervise a group of people in completing custodial tasks as a team.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment, and ability to use them economically and efficiently.
• Physical and mental stamina and ability to perform job functions, tasks and duties.

REPORTS TO

Principal and/or Custodial Supervisor

SUPERVISES

Custodians and Housekeepers

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

12 Months

PAY GRADE

22

JOB GOAL

To maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises Custodians and Housekeepers and personally takes the lead in necessary custodial duties such as sweeping, scrubbing and other related cleaning tasks.
• Prepares work schedule for the efficient operation of the entire school campus.
• Opens and closes buildings as needed.
• Checks heating plant and areas related to heating plant for efficient operation.
• Checks building for cleanliness, determines if custodians and housekeepers properly performed the work assigned.
• Sweeps all outside entrances.
• Picks up paper and trash.
• Runs scrubbing machine and strips and refinishes floors.
• Secures and cleans garbage cans.
• Assists drivers in unloading or loading trucks.
• Makes minor building and equipment repairs, e.g., installs pencil sharpeners, repairs and replaces toilet paper dispensers and paper towel dispensers, replaces light bulbs and fluorescent tubes within the building, maintains minor furniture repair, and adjusts furniture to fit children, and touch-up painting.
• Make certain all equipment is used in a professional manner.
• Returns all equipment to supervisor for repair as instructed.
• Is on call 24 hours per day for break-in or other troubles.
• Washes windows.
• Moves all furniture.
• Closely supervises use of all custodial supplies and materials.
• Keeps time records and makes payroll reports.
• Performs any custodial duty required to maintain the satisfactory operation of the school.
• Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, work processes and financial performance. Assist in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives. Assists co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service. Orients new co-workers and actively supports teamwork throughout the school system.
• Performs any additional duties assigned by the superintendent and/or evaluator.

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

• Reports to work on time.
• Displays professional ethics on and off duty.
• Adheres to all Iberville Parish School Board's Policies
• Reports job-related injuries within 24 hours of work accident to the immediate supervisor.
• Assumes responsibility for implementation of emergency procedures.
• Seeks and maintains a positive attitude of promoting school and community relations.
• Participates in and promotes harmonious working relationships with students, colleagues, parents and community members.
• Attends meetings as directed.
• Serves on task force and decision-making committees, when appropriate.

Postings current as of 10/17/2026 1:26:24 AM CST.

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