Head Custodian-Kyle

KYLE ELEM; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Portage Township Schools in Portage, Indiana is seeking an experienced Head Custodian to lead the school's custodial team and oversee building maintenance. The role covers a 6:00 AM-2:30 PM shift and responsibilities for cleaning, safety, and event support.

You will assign duties, ensure facilities are clean and in working order, manage supplies, and maintain security of keys. This is a full-time position with benefits and requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varied conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and move up to 100 lbs with equipment.
• Experience supervising custodial staff or building maintenance.
• Ability to perform cleaning and maintenance tasks as listed.

Responsibilities

• Assign sections and duties to custodians.
• Ensure buildings and grounds are clean and in working order.
• Operate floor equipment and perform cleaning tasks.
• Perform lunch duty for events and oversee building assignments.
• Maintain supply requests and security of keys.

Skills

Supervision

Facility management

Team leadership

Cleaning operations

Security awareness

Job description

Head Custodian-Kyle

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Job Details

Job ID: 5954439

Application Deadline: Nov 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Head Custodian

Shift: 6:00 AM-2:30 PM

JOB SUMMARY: Supervisor custodian who oversees the entire building and oversees the custodians who each care for specific sections within a building and surrounding grounds.

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Assigning specific sections and duties equitably to all custodians within the building
• Ensuring that buildings and grounds are properly cared for, clean, and in working order.
• Keep building and equipment in clean and working condition. Address personnel issues, and build a cohesive team.
• Perform building assignments as determined by the building principal
• Perform lunch duty - set up and tear down for events.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following plus any other duties that may be required by the employer. Specific duties and responsibilities will be assigned by the buildingcustodial supervisor.

• Clean, dust mop, scrub and wax resilient floors as needed to protect floor finish.
• Operate floor scrubber and buffer.
• Shampoo carpeting when assigned.
• Dry mop floors in rooms and hallways.
• Clean and vacuum carpeting in rooms.
• Empty wastebaskets and dispose of refuse in appropriate waste containers.
• Stock machines and/or towel dispensers
• Scrub and disinfect shower and locker rooms as assigned.
• Change incandescent and fluorescent bulbs.
• Clean chalkboards and erasers as assigned.
• Clean chairs and desktops in assigned area(s)
• Clean and scrub walls, water fountains, sinks, bowls, etc.
• Clean glass in windows both on the inside and outside as assigned.
• Clean snow, ice, and debris from all sidewalks and entrances to the building when assigned.
• Clean restroom areas as assigned.
• Clean heating and ventilating equipment as assigned.
• Move Furniture and/or equipment as assigned.
• Keep custodial storage area(s) clean, neat, and free of clutter and combustible materials.
• Close and lock all windows and doors in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Be responsible for the security of all school corporation keys issued.
• Submit a request for supplies to the appropriate supervisor.

Physical demands include, but are not limited to, walking and standing for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to bend, stoop, climb, reach, lift objects weighing up to 50lbs and move objects weighing up to 100lbs using appropriate equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by the 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is required to use the appropriate personal protection equipment when performing these tasks. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

BENEFITS: This position carries benefits for full-time custodial employees as described in the EmployeeHandbook.

DISCLAIMER:Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the District.The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.The employeeis expected to adhere to and agrees to adhere toall PTS Core Values, the PTS Strategic Plan, as well as PTS District policies and guidelines but not limited to the civility policy.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Portage Township Schools
• 6240 US Highway 6
• Portage, Indiana 46368
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]