Head Custodian I Fountain Rock Elementary School

Washington County Public Schools; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Public Schools is seeking a Head Custodian I for Fountain Rock Elementary School. This role involves maintaining the school's facilities, supervising staff, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for students and staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in custodial work and the ability to manage operations effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in commercial cleaning and building maintenance.
• Ability to use computer systems for work functions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the physical plant at assigned school.
• Train and provide orientation to new custodians.
• Order supplies and maintain inventory.

Skills

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Position Type:
Maintenance and Operations/ Head Custodian I

Date Posted:
5/13/2025

Location:
Fountain Rock Elementary School

Closing Date:
05/19/2025

Head Custodian I
Fountain Rock Elementary School
Grade 7 of the ESP Salary Scale ($19.68 - $35.59)
8 Hours/Day, 12-Month Work Year
Reports to Facilities Operations Manager
Employee Benefits Summary

Role Overview
A Head Custodian I is responsible for the care of a small elementary school, Fairview Outdoor Center, Marshall Street School, and Antietam Academy. This includes the building and grounds associated with the school. A Head Custodian I works the day shift
and must perform custodial duties while the building is occupied.

Minimum Requirements
High school diploma/GED.
Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
Minimum two (2) years’ experience in the field of commercial cleaning and building maintenance.
Minimum two (2) years’ experience working with and supervising other employees.
Knowledge of tools and equipment to perform minor maintenance and operations duties including the assembling of furniture.
Ability to use computer systems to perform work functions including but not limited to ordering supplies, enter work orders, receive and send e-mails.
Willingness to participate in in-service training programs.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications
Ability to diagnose minor issues within a school system’s plumbing, mechanical, and school equipment.

Role Responsibilities
Maintain the physical plant at assigned school.
Maintain the physical plant of a small elementary school.
All phases of interior cleaning by using hand and machine tools.
Acquire and develop knowledge of the school's mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Develop proficiency in the function, use, and care of all emergency lighting, fire protection and security systems.
Perform and direct all phases of grounds-keeping including necessary snow removal.
Make minor repairs to equipment and buildings.
Make monthly safety checks of the entire facility.
Order supplies and maintain a proper inventory of supplies and equipment.
Maintain and operate all types of mechanical equipment.
Provide required services to the athletic facilities and programs.
Assist the principal and other professional staff with co-curricular and extracurricular activities as appropriate.
Provide custodial services to groups using schools after hours and on non-school days.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Train and provide proper orientation in methods and use of cleaning materials and equipment to new custodians assigned to the school.
Coordinate second shift staff assignments.
Develop a summer cleaning program to provide complete cleaning during the summer months.
Keep employees advised of BOE policies and practices, providing interpretation and explanation’s where necessary.
Review and evaluate the performance of staff monthly and determine necessary adjustments to maintain a process for improvement.
Provide sufficient managerial training for the Lead Custodian.
Demonstrate courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.
Other duties as may be assigned.

Environmental Factors and Physical/Mental Requirements
The Environmental Factors and Physical/Mental demands represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to sufficiently and efficiently move throughout the building and grounds for extended periods.
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with others as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, and hear.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
Ability to move, raise, lower, and carry objects up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
Must be able to operate powered equipment.
Must be able to bend, crouch, stoop, reach, walk stairs, climb, and shovel.
Will be subjected to loud noises, dusts, fumes, and hot and cold outdoor temperatures.