Head Custodian - Middle School

KING PHILIP REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Norfolk (MA)

On-site

USD 43,000 - 51,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

King Philip Regional School District in Norfolk, MA is seeking a Head Custodian for the Middle School to lead custodial staff and coordinate facilities maintenance. The role focuses on safe, clean, and secure environments essential for daily education operations, with supervisory duties and coordination with district leadership.

The position requires strong leadership, experience in custodial supervision, and the ability to manage inventories, respond to emergencies, and support evening events

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED; preferred five years custodial supervision experience.
Basic computer skills and ability to read/prepare reports.
Ability to manage staff, schedules, and maintain safety procedures.

Responsibilities

Supervise custodial staff and vendors; inspect building operations.
Schedule overtime and assign custodial tasks; monitor performance.
Assist Facilities Manager with administrative tasks and reporting.
Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment; respond to emergencies.
Support events, maintain security, and ensure compliance with district policies.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Custodial supervision

Facilities management

Vendor coordination

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial custodial equipment

Job description

King Philip Regional School District King Philip Regional Middle School - Norfolk, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Head Custodian - Middle School

King Philip Regional School District King Philip Regional Middle School - Norfolk, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5900343

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 24, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE

The Head Custodian is responsible for keeping assigned building(s) clean, safe, functional, and secure in accordance with prescribed codes and established district policies and standards. A Head Custodian must maintain all assigned building(s) in a state of operational excellence such that they present no interruptions, distractions, or obstacles to the education program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Supervises, instructs, and directs custodians and district approved vendors/contractors, verbally or in writing in building, grounds, custodial, and routine preventive maintenance activities.
Assists with administrative tasks involving custodial personnel and facilities as directed by the Facilities Manager.
Coordinates, assigns, and inspects the work of assigned custodial staff, including regular review and revisions of custodial task assignment sheets. Provides guidance and training as needed. Submits reports to the Facilities Manager.
Schedules and assigns extra time (overtime) for the custodians.
Assists in maintaining seasonal grounds work (snow removal, lawn-mowing, etc.).
Maintains inventory of custodial/maintenance supplies and equipment.
Performs on-going preventive maintenance and minor repairs on electrical, plumbing, custodial equipment, ventilation, building structure and hardware, where licensing is not required.
Performs operator adjustments and service to facility operational equipment such as, but the HVAC system, lighting controls, and security systems.
Maintains records on all operational and maintenance activities.
Provide services as necessary to support curricular and extracurricular events and activities.
When necessary, clean and preserve designated spaces, equipment, furniture, etc. in the building(s).
Performs the duties of the custodian in their absence.
Maintain work related records and prepare work reports as directed.
Appropriately maintains and secures confidential records and inquiries.
Operate standard, district supplied office equipment including a copier, fax machine, computer, cell phone and assigned software; drive a vehicle to conduct work.
Complies with applicable District, state, local and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
Project a positive image for the School District with their team.
Work closely with the Athletic Director and Building Principal to be prepared for scheduled evening activities and unscheduled events as needed.
Maintain building and grounds security by scheduling the opening/closing the building each school day and during special events as directed.
Monitors and maintains web-based utility operating systems (lighting, HVAC, security, and others). Cross trains designated district employees for coverage during any scheduled or unscheduled absence.
Work on call as needed for emergency repairs, equipment monitoring, overtime, or special needs falling outside of normal working hours.
Responds to emergency calls for fire, security, vandalism, or other emergency calls within one hour.
Identify and schedule work to be performed during summer, winter and spring breaks and track work progress.
Accept other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or their designee.

SUPERVISION

Supervises Custodial Staff and directly reports to Building Principal and Facilities Manager

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 regularly works indoors and will occasionally work outdoors, including during both hot and cold weather. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays. The employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes, dust, and odors. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some evening and weekend work can be expected on a regular basis (i.e. more than twice per month).
There is a high probability that contact with blood-borne materials will occur within daily duties. All duties and procedures are to be performed within health safety standards as established by local and state OSHA and school district emergency procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High School diploma or general education degree (GED). Minimum five years of progressively responsible experiences in custodial maintenance and supervision of custodial personnel. Must have demonstrated experiences working independently, organizing, and assigning tasks.
Basic computer knowledge, knowledge of building layouts, systems, and controls.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprint drawings. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages.

KNOWLEDGE ABILITY AND SKILLS

Knowledge, skills, leadership, and experience necessary to supervise staff effectively.
ability to pass a written and physical test establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
perform duties within the expectations of all district requirements and school committee policies.
understand proper procedures, handbook rules, school schedules, (i.e., practice times, game times – both home and away).
maintain confidentiality with regard to students and staff.
be available for duties on some Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and evenings.
Demonstrate experience working independently; organizing and assigning tasks; enforcing safety procedures and awareness; making judgment decisions and meeting timelines.
Knowledge of District and Facilities operations, goals and objectives.
Experience in operation and maintenance of a variety of custodial equipment, including commercial grade vacuums, shampooers, extractors, auto scrubbers, and burnishers/buffers or floor sanders.
Ability to perform a variety of building maintenance/repairs, familiarity with operation of boilers, hot water heaters, generators, and security systems.
Able to establish and maintain effective relationships with others from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing in English.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from supervisor or staff.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to proficiently use the following programs: word processing software, spreadsheets, email internet applications and work order program.
Ability to exercise good judgment and work in an environment with frequent interruptions and deadlines.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and possess excellent organizational and time management skills.
Understanding of the areas including: school committee policies and procedures, school public relations, the role of public schools in the community, safe operation of mechanical equipment, and the importance of developing constructive working relationships with supervisors, fellow workers, students, the general public and visitors to the school.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and give and receive oral and written instructions. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must stoop, or kneel, reach above the head, and reach forward. The employee frequently uses hand strength to grasp tools. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including supplies, pails, and bags/boxes. Occasionally, the employee will lift or move up to 80 pounds, including bags of salt and equipment. The employee will sometimes push or pull items such as lining machines, spreaders, lawn mowers, snow blowers, etc. This job requires close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

NOTES

THE essential functions or duties listed herein are illustrations of the type of work that is performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer and the employee, as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $31 to $37 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Welcome to King Philip Regional Middle School

The mission of the King Philip Regional School District is to pursue educational excellence in an environment that fosters individual worth, self-respect, and respect for others.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The King Philip Regional School District is committed to maintaining a school environment free of harassment towards students, parents, employees or the general public on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, homelessness, religion, age or immigration status and it does not tolerate discrimination. Inquiries related to harassment and discrimination policies can be directed to Civil Rights Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, 18 King Street Norfolk, MA 02056 508-520-7991. Further information about Employment and EOE policy is available at https://www.kingphilip.org/domain/30.

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