Lead Custodian

Sylvania; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Findlay City Schools seeks a Lead Custodian to supervise and perform custodial duties across the school facilities. You will lead cleaning operations, maintain floors, restrooms, and common areas, and support snow removal and room setups.

This role anchors a safe and welcoming learning environment in a busy district. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required or an approved equivalent.
• Ability to perform the essential physical duties of the position.
• Willingness to be trained in any custodial category as needed.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Police public areas inside and out as required.
• Dust mop, sweep, wet mop, strip, refinish, and spray buff floors with proper equipment.
• Vacuum rugs and carpet, including carpet shampooing.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms, stock towels, soap, toilet paper, and feminine products.
• Dust/clean walls, doors, windows, woodwork, vents and above-floor surfaces.
• Vacuum furniture and drapes as needed.
• Dust, clean, and polish furniture.
• Wash windows.
• Clean desks and chalkboards.
• Notify Facilities Director of equipment or facilities needing repair or replacement.
• Replace accessible lights and wash light fixtures as needed.
• Remove trash and clean receptacles.
• Provide snow removal and report unsafe conditions.
• Grounds care includes trash removal and light maintenance.
• Set-ups and moving furniture as required.
• Regulate heat, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
• Check building security—lock/unlock doors, close windows, turn lights off.
• Raise/lower U.S. flags as required.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs; report major repairs.
• Remain on site during school and authorized non-school hours as required.
• Requisition supplies and equipment as needed.
• Assist in determining need for special projects.
• Document on-the-job training for custodians.
• Daily checks of custodian areas for policy compliance.
• Be cooperative with supervisor and co-workers; maintain professional conduct.
• Adhere to Board policy and complete required paperwork on time.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Custodial knowledge

Independent work

Team player

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Findlay City Schools

Findlay, Ohio

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Lead Custodian

Reports to

Custodial/Grounds Manager

Job Goal

To uphold the Mission Statement of the Findlay City Schools and Department.

Evaluation

Annually in accordance with Board’s policy.

Terms of Employment

Two hundred sixty (260) days. Salary per Board approved contract.

Education and Training

• 1. High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2. Such alternatives to the above Education and Training as the Board may find appropriate and public sector acceptable.

Qualifications

• 1. Ability to perform the essential physical job functions/responsibilities of the position.
• 2. Must have a working knowledge of the custodial industry and a willingness to be trained in any category where additional instruction may be needed.
• 3. Must display the needed initiative to work independently or work as a team member.
• 4. Must be able to effectively interpret and relay information through both verbal and written means of communications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1. Police public areas inside and out as required.
• 2. Dust mopping, sweeping, wet mopping, stripping, refinish, and spray buff floors, using appropriate equipment.
• 3. Vacuum rugs and carpet including carpet shampooing.
• 4. Scrub, clean, and disinfect restrooms meeting cleaning standards, stocking them with towels, soap, toilet paper, feminine products, and miscellaneous items as required.
• 5. Dust and clean walls, doors, windows, woodwork, vents and other above-floor surfaces.
• 6. Vacuuming furniture and drapes as needed.
• 7. Dust, clean, and polish furniture.
• 8. Window washing.
• 9. Clean desks and chalkboards.
• 10. Notify the Facilities Director of equipment and facilities needing repair or replacement.
• 11. Replace accessible lights, washing light fixtures as needed.
• 12. Remove trash and cleaning of trash receptacles.
• 13. Provide snow removal as required, reporting all unsafe conditions to management.
• 14. Grounds care includes trash removal, some mowing and trimming of areas.
• 15. Set-ups and moving furniture as required.
• 16. Regulates heat, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
• 17. Checks security of building – locking and unlocking doors, closing windows, turning all lights off, etc.
• 18. Raises and lowers U. S. flags as required.
• 19. Conducts on-going program of general maintenance, making minor repairs as needed, reporting major repairs as needed to management.
• 20. Remains on the premises as needed by the principal during school hours and non-school hours when the building has been authorized for use, with approval of the Facilities Director, or other authorized Administrators.
• 21. Requisitions supplies and equipment as needed.
• 22. Assist in determining the need for special project work to be performed.
• 23. Responsible for conducting and documenting on - the - job training for custodians.
• 24. Perform routine daily checks of custodian assigned areas for compliance with the Custodian Guidelines.
• 25. Cooperative and considerate in working with supervisor, peers, co-workers, and the public.
• 26. Adheres to Board policy.
• 27. Accurately completes and submits paperwork in the required time period.
• 28. Perform all other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor or District Administrators.

Join us at Findlay City Schools, where the Lead Custodian isn't just a title – it's an invitation to lead a custodial revolution. Be the custodial maestro, orchestrating a school environment that shines brighter than ever before! Findlay City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrating diversity and welcoming all talents to join our orchestra of education.

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