Head Custodian (First Shift)

Salem School District; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem School District is seeking a maintenance/custodial specialist to oversee daily cleaning operations at Barron Elementary School. This role coordinates event coverage, manages supplies, and ensures security of district facilities.

The position requires custodial experience, knowledge of cleaning chemicals, and the ability to train staff. Night, weekend, and holiday shifts are required, with potential for routine maintenance tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years custodial experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and floor care equipment.
• Ability to read and follow schedules.
• Willingness to work night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day to day custodial cleaning operations.
• Coordinate coverage for events and schedules.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Secure Salem School District property and related areas.
• Train staff on cleaning techniques and safety.
• Perform minor building maintenance tasks as needed.

Skills

Two years custodial experience

Cleaning chemicals

Floor care equipment

Safety awareness

Read and follow schedules

Job description

• Position Type:

  Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian

• Date Posted:

  8/11/2026

• Location:

  Barron Elementary School

• Date Available:

  08/31/2026

• Closing Date:

  Internal Closing 8/17/26

DEFINITION:

Oversee day to day custodial cleaning operations, coordinating coverage and schedules for events, general maintenance duties and secure Salem School District property, building and related areas; to perform routine custodial work and other duties as assigned.

POSITION CHARACTERISTICS:

Duties assigned are the more routine security and cleaning tasks subject to inspection during performance or upon completion. This position directs work for custodial team within assigned building and coordinates with Building Principal and/or Director of Maintenance & Custodial.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Track and inventory supplies related to chemicals, paper and other cleaning duties.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and provide minor maintenance as needed.
• Check and secure doors, windows, utility equipment and property of the Salem School District.
• Ensure coverage for a daily building check and all custodial schedules.
• Train staff on proper cleaning techniques and safety for equipment.
• Inspect premises against damage by fire, theft and illegal entry.
• Keep building and premise, including sidewalks, driveways and play areas neat and clean at all times.
• Shovel, plows, and/or sands/de-ice walks, driveways, parking areas and steps as appropriate.
• Sweep, vacuum, mop, dust, shampoo, steam clean, strip, wax, polish and buff floors, carpets, and furniture, etc.
• Perform cleaning tasks such as washing windows, emptying waste baskets.
• Dust and polish woodwork, fixtures, furniture, and equipment.
• Move furniture, cabinets and other equipment.
• May scrub, strip, wax, and buff floors.
• May perform some of the less technical building maintenance tasks.
• Change light bulbs and fluorescent tubes.
• Clean and sanitizes offices, classrooms, restrooms and replenishes supplies; cleans spills; cleans drinking fountains, mirrors, tables, desks, walls, fixtures, blinds, shades, light fixtures, etc.
• Perform minor semi-skilled interior building maintenance and repairs such as painting, floor covering, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work.
• Inspects and maintains assigned custodial equipment and small tools for proper operating condition.
• Keep records of work completed as needed and updates Director of Maintenance as needed.
• Maintain current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of custodial maintenance.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge and skills listed. Typically, the equivalent to two (2) years of recent full-time custodial experience in commercial buildings and /or facilities that demonstrates possession of the following knowledge and ability requirements.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, chemicals, disinfectants, and equipment used in cleaning and caring of floors, walls, fixtures and furniture.
• Equipment, materials and supplies used in building maintenance.
• Equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs.
• First aid and applicable safety precautions.

Ability to:

• Read and understand signs, labels and work schedules.
• Write and enter information on records.
• Operate floor care machines and other tools and equipment properly, safely, and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, staff and visitors.
• Work independently as well as in a team atmosphereand to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Operate computer such as a Chromebook for email and ordering supplies.

Candidates will need to successfully pass a background investigation to include fingerprint and criminal history evaluation.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands and working described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. Duties require frequent lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting and /or moving more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic cleaning chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet during indoor night shift operations. Employees are required to work alone at night and on weekends.

Must be available to work night, weekend and holiday shifts. On night, weekend or holiday shifts as assigned, may be required to work alone. On such assignments, within established policies and procedures, incumbents of thisposition are expected to work with considerable initiative and independent judgment in identifying and taking corrective action on the more routine problems. Emergency complex problems occurring during such assignments are referred to appropriate higher level building maintenance staff.

Employees willneed to travel to alternate work locations.

Hours:

6:00 a.m. to 2:30p.m.

2026-2027 Salary:

Starting at $23.73/houror more depending on experience.