Lead Custodian

Sweetwater County School District #1; Rock Springs (WY); On-site; USD 21,832 - 31,094; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater County School District #1 in Rock Springs, Wyoming, is seeking a Lead Custodian at Northpark Elementary School. This full-time position oversees custodial staff, maintains facilities, and ensures a safe, clean environment for students and staff.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of commercial cleaning experience, basic custodial skills, and supervisory ability. 40-hour week, 12-month term, with wage about $19.21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Requires 1 year commercial cleaning experience.
• Basic techniques in custodial, minor repairs and grounds maintenance.
• Supervisory experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision of assigned personnel daily.
• Organizes, maintains, and participates in a daily schedule of work assignments for all building custodial personnel.
• Generates, verifies, and delivers to appropriate building personnel all employee time records daily.
• Prepares custodial supply and equipment budget annually.
• Maintains inventory of cleaning supplies and maintenance items on a monthly basis.
• Orders supplies and materials through central warehouse.
• Conducts periodic training on equipment and materials for assigned personnel.
• Accepts department responsibilities for daily security of facility.
• Identifies maintenance requirements and arranges work orders for repairs through Maintenance Department.
• Uses positive verbal and non-verbal communication skills at all times when working with district staff, students, and members of the community.
• Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish and waste.
• Participates in in-service training programs as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Keeps building & premises neat and clean at all times; checks exit doors daily.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Commercial cleaning experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Wet Vac

Vacuum

Extractor

Scrubber/Buffer

Portable Power Tools

Washer

Dryer

Automatic Scrubber

Buffers

Hand Tools

Wax Applicators

Dollies

Ladders

Scaffolding

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Lead Custodian


• Date Posted: 7/27/2026


• Date Available: When Filled


• Closing Date: When Filled

Job Title: Lead Custodian

Location: Northpark Elementary School

Reports To: Principal/Head Custodian/Director of Custodial Services

Terms of Employment:

12 Months/Year

Full Time

40 Hours/Week

C-III, $19.21

Nature and Scope of Job

To perform duties of supervision, operation, care, cleaning, maintenance, and security of assigned facility and site to provide a clean, comfortable, safe, attractive environment to promote the mission of the Sweetwater County School District: \"Teaching Effectively-Learning Successfully\".

Job Functions

Essential Functions

1. Provides direct supervision of assigned personnel daily.


2. Organizes, maintains, and participates in a daily schedule of work assignments for all building custodial personnel.


3. Generates, verifies, and delivers to appropriate building personnel all employee time records daily.


4. Prepares custodial supply and equipment budget annually.


5. Maintains inventory of cleaning supplies and maintenance items on a monthly basis.


6. Orders supplies and materials through central warehouse.


7. Conducts periodic training on equipment and materials for assigned personnel.


8. Accepts department responsibilities for daily security of facility.


9. Identifies maintenance requirements and arranges work orders for repairs through Maintenance Department.


10. Uses positive verbal and non-verbal communication skills at all times when working with district staff, students, and members of the community.


11. Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish and waste.


12. Participates in in-service training programs as appropriate.


13. Performs other related duties as assigned.


14. Keeps building & premises, including sidewalks, driveways and parking area's neat and clean at all times. Keeps outdoor equipment and receptacles clean.


15. Checks daily to insure that all exit doors open and panic bolts are working properly during and after hours of building occupancy.


16. Sweeps, vacuums classrooms floors daily.


17. Dust furniture daily.


18. Cleans corridors after school.


19. Mops, scrubs and disinfects restroom floors, wall fixtures and drinking fountains daily.


20. Checks all soap, tissue and towels dispensers daily to insure they have the necessary items.


21. Cleans walls, doors, windows and other above-floor surfaces at least weekly; more often in dusty conditions.


22. Cleans all chalkboards daily.


23. Make such minor building repairs as custodian is capable of.


24. Move furniture or equipment within building required by various activities.

Other Functions

1. Performs snow removal when required.


2. Schedules and performs weekend and holiday building checks.


3. Provides assistance to building staff members on request.


4. Exchanges information with maintenance personnel as needed.


5. Conducts performance evaluations under principal direction annually.


6. Works at other buildings upon request.

EMPLOYEES ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL DUTIES OF THIS JOB

Job Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Mental Ability

• Requires 1 year commercial cleaning experience.


• Basic techniques in custodial, minor repairs and grounds maintenance.


• Supervisory experience would be beneficial.

Minimum Requirements (Education, Experience or Formal Training)

• High School Diploma or Equivalent


• Reading ability adequate to follow directions resulting in making effective work decisions.

Equipment Used

• Wet Vac


• Vacuum


• Extractor


• Scrubber/Buffer


• Portable Power Tools


• Washer (commercial)


• Dryer (commercial)


• Automatic Scrubber


• Buffers


• Hand Tools


• Wax Applicators


• Dollies


• Ladders


• Scaffolding

Physical Demand

• Lower body strength to stand/walk throughout work shift.


• Upper body strength to lift 50 pounds and carry 50 feet.


• Climb various scaffolding and ladders somewhat frequently relative to other tasks.


• Ability to frequently stoop, kneel, and reach.

Environmental Demands

• Moderate exposure to weather extremes of minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit to positive 110 degrees Fahrenheit.


• Frequent exposure to sawdust, insulation, abrasives, and common dust.


• Frequent exposure to various supplies containing hazardous materials or chemicals.

Postings current as of 8/1/2026 6:07:51 PM CST.