HEAD CUSTODIAN - WILKERSON MS

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

Job summary

Montgomery-Public-Schools seeks a Head Custodian to manage cleaning and maintenance of a building, ensuring a safe, sanitary, and attractive facility for students and staff.

The role reports to the Principal/Custodian Foreman with duties including supervising nightly cleaning plans, overseeing minor repairs, and managing materials within budget. Requires 5+ years of relevant work experience and a valid Alabama driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience.
• Valid Alabama Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee minor repairs as needed.
• Plan and supervise daily cleaning for each room/office.
• Maintain a safe atmosphere for students, staff, and visitors.
• Order materials within the allocated budget for upkeep.
• Keep building, sidewalks, driveways and play areas neat and clean.
• Open and secure the building at designated times; ensure exit doors and panic hardware function.
• Ensure proper health department compliance for restrooms and classrooms.

Skills

5 years experience

Own transportation

Education

High School Diploma

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.