HEAD CUSTODIAN - RAMSAY HS

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham Board of Education seeking a Head Custodian to oversee cleaning and maintenance of a school facility. The role supervises cleaning activities, ensures safety, and manages daily operations to keep classrooms, corridors, and grounds in pristine condition.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, 5 years of relevant experience, and an Alabama driver’s license. Candidates must have reliable transportation and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks in a busy school

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must provide own transportation.
• 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Valid Alabama Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions from the Principal and Director of Facilities.
• Oversee minor repairs.
• Plan daily cleaning of each office or room in the building.
• Maintain a safe atmosphere for students, staff, and visitors.
• Order materials within budget.
• Keep building and surroundings neat and clean.
• Check doors and panic bolts at opening/occupancy times.
• Secure doors/windows and manage lighting as appropriate.
• Clean restrooms and classrooms daily.
• Remove trash and rubbish from campus daily.
• Care for indoor plants.
• Move furniture as directed by Building Manager/Principal.

Skills

5 years of experience

Transportation required

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Alabama Driver’s License

Job description

JOB TITLE

Head Custodian

REPORTS TO

Principal/Custodian Foreman

WORK DAYS

12 Months 240 Days

SALARY

Classified Schedule 76 Level 2

($40,622 – 45,771)

LOCATION

BCS

FLSA Status

EXEMPT

NON EXEMPT X

JOB DESCRIPTION

The purpose of the Head Custodian is to maintain an attractive, sanitary, safe facility for students, staff, and the public. A head custodian supervises the cleaning and maintenance of a building

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow job related instructions given by the Principal and the Director of Facilities.
• Responsible for overseeing any minor repairs.
• Responsible for devising a plan for the cleaning of each office or room in his/her building on a daily basis, such as dusting, vacuuming, washing windows, waxing floors and shampooing carpet.
• Maintain a safe atmosphere for students and persons working in building as well as visitors.
• Order materials necessary for the upkeep of the building while staying within his/her assigned budget.
• Keep building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways and play areas, neat and clean at all times.
• After opening the building each day at the designated time, checks to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of occupancy.
• Daily, at the designated time, secure all doors and windows, and turn off lights except those left on for security reasons.
• Clean restrooms and drinking fountains daily according to health department regulations.
• Clean classrooms and corridors daily.
• Removes trash and rubbish from campus daily;
• Care for plants inside the building.
• Move furniture and equipment within the building as directed by the Building Manager, Principal and Director of Facilities.
• Adhere to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policies, and state & federal rules & regulations.
• Engage in professional growth & demonstrates professional ethics & leadership,
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must provide own transportation.
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Alabama Driver’s License.
• 5 years of relevant work experience required.

SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.

NOTE: Employment experience gained in the private employment sector may be considered for this position.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Completed Application (HireTrue)
• Resume (uploaded to application)
• Three (3) returned References HireTrue)

PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

REVISED

May 2026

PLEASE NOTE

All candidates must submit to a background check (https://fieldprintalabama.com/individuals). Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.