Head Custodian - Otisfield School

Oxford Hills School District; Otisfield (ME); On-site; USD 2,387,000 - 3,399,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

15 paid sick days

Job summary

Oxford Hills School District is seeking a Head Custodian to maintain clean, safe facilities across its campuses. The role requires hands-on cleaning, basic maintenance, and adherence to safety procedures to support a conducive learning environment.

The position reports to the Facilities Director and School Principal, with responsibilities including supervising custodial staff, training new hires, and ensuring proper chemical handling and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard cleaning methods and procedures.
• Experience using cleaning equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, and scrubbers.
• Background in handling, mixing, and using cleaning chemicals.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules.
• Communication skills (written and oral).
• Ability to use a computer.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and Maintenance: Performs routine and heavy cleaning duties, including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming floors.
• Gathers and empties trash and recycling.
• Scrubs, sanitizes, and supplies restroom facilities.
• Dusts furniture, walls, and equipment.
• Cleans windows, mirrors, and partitions.
• Cleans fixtures and furniture.
• Shampoos or steam-cleans carpets and rugs.
• Performs routine maintenance activities.

Skills

Cleaning methods

Cleaning equipment usage

Chemical handling

Safety rules

Communication

Computer use

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Floor buffers

Scrubbers

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Head Custodian
• Date Posted: 6/18/2026
• Location: Otisfield Community School

The Oxford Hills School District is seeking excellent candidates for the position ofHead Custodian.

Terms of Employment

Full Time year round position- Hourly rate from $21.59 - $24.99 per hour dependent on experience; position is under the Oxford HillsSchool District Head Custodians Contract which can be viewedhere .

MSAD #17 offers a robust employee benefits package for full-time employees, including: health insurance with 80% of the premium paid by the employer (with up to 100% if both spouses work in the district); dental, vision, Group Life Insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; 403(b) retirement plan eligibility; 15 paid sick days per year.

Applicants must complete the online application. Maine Department of Education background check and fingerprinting are required. Please be sure to provide complete reference information in the application for each reference including name, address, phone and email address.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard cleaning methods and procedures.
• Experience using cleaning equipment, including but not limited to vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, and scrubbers
• Background in handling, mixing, and using cleaning chemicals.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules.
• Communication skills ( written and oral)
• Ability to use computer

Reports To

Facilities Director, Assistant Facilities Director, and School Principal

Job Summary

The Head Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment within Oxford Hills School District facilities. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with the ability to perform a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks, operate cleaning equipment, and handle cleaning chemicals safely. The Head Custodian supports the District's mission by ensuring that all facilities are conducive to a positive learning and working environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleaning and Maintenance:
  • Performs routine and heavy cleaning duties, including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming floors.
  • Gathers and empties trash and recycling.
  • Scrubs, sanitizes, and supplies restroom facilities.
  • Dusts furniture, walls, and equipment.
  • Cleans windows, mirrors, and partitions.
  • Cleans fixtures and furniture.
  • Shampoos or steam-cleans carpets and rugs.
  • Performs routine maintenance activities.
• Equipment and Supplies:
  • Operates cleaning equipment, such as vacuum cleaners and floor buffers, safely and effectively.
  • Mixes cleaning solutions and chemicals according to instructions and safety guidelines.
  • Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power machinery to prevent damage.
  • Manages inventory of cleaning supplies and does ordering of needed supplies.
• Safety and Compliance:
  • Checks for and reports unsafe conditions in assigned areas/buildings.
  • Follows District procedures and regulations for maintaining a safe and efficient school environment.
  • Adheres to occupational hazards and safety rules.
• Support and Assistance:
  • Supports the District's mission and goals.
  • Assists in requisitioning cleaning equipment and supplies.
  • Assists in requesting repairs.
  • Removes snow and ice from walkways around the building and anywhere else as assigned by Assistant Facilities Director, or Facilities Director.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Facilities Director, or Facilities Director.
  • Supervise custodial staff and perform annual reviews
  • Train all new hires
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and twist for extended periods.
  • Ability to perform repetitive motions for long periods.
  • Ability to climb ladders and work at heights.

Expectations of Oxford Hills School District Staff

As contributing members of the district's learning community, all district staff members are expected to:

• Model a strong work ethic, perseverance and grit, as well as responsibility and respect;
• Utilize best practices for motivating today's students in a safe, supportive learning environment;
• Demonstrate knowledge in the development of real-world learning experiences and community partnerships to provide students with opportunities for extensions of learning, applied learning, community service, and citizenship;
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to collaborate, engage, and communicate with colleagues, parents and the public.

Further, instructional staff will emphasize and employ practices that lead to improvement in student achievement by:

• Instilling problem-solving and critical thinking as a "new basics" for learning across all grade levels;
• Delivering strong literacy instruction across content areas;
• Helping student develop skills to apply, interpret, analyze, and evaluate the vast, ever-expanding amount of information;
• Employing effective lesson design by adjusting to students' personal learning needs and preferences, including appropriate technology applications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Oxford Hills School District is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.