Lead Custodian at Beacon Hill Middle School

City Schools Of Decatur; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City Schools of Decatur is seeking a Lead Custodian at Beacon Hill Middle School to oversee custodial operations and ensure clean, safe, and conducive learning environments for students and staff. The role reports to the Director of Facilities and Maintenance and carries responsibility for daily supervision and safety compliance.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with 3 years of related experience and 1 year in a lead role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years relative work experience.
• 1 year experience in a related lead role.
• Associates degree or 2 years college level courses preferred.
• Certification and training in custodial services and equipment care (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Procurement and distribution of custodial supplies; inventory and cost control.
• Provide training and establish best practices for custodial staff.
• Coordinate with Custodial and General Maintenance Supervisor on needs and projects.
• Backfill custodians during high absenteeism when needed.
• Ensure functionality and safety of custodial equipment.
• Assist with setup/teardown for special events.

Skills

English fluency

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree

3 years relative work experience

1 year lead role experience

Job description

Lead Custodian at Beacon Hill Middle School JobID: 2233

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian


• Date Posted: 7/16/2026


• Location: Decatur High School

POSITION TITLE: Lead Custodian

DEPARTMENT: Operations-Maintenance

REPORTS TO: Prinicipal/Director of Facilities

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

WORK SCHEDULE: 244

DATE REVIEWED:

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, shall appoint the Lead Custodian. The annual period of service shall be 244 days.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Under the guidance and leadership of the Director of Facilities and Maintenance, as well as the Custodial and General Maintenance Supervisor, the Lead Custodian provides support and work quality reporting to ensure that City Schools of Decatur facilities are clean, safe, and comfortable learning environments for staff and students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists with the procurement and distribution of custodial products and supplies including effective delivery, inventory control and cost control


• Demonstrates on the job best practices for all custodial staff; Provides training as directed


• Effectively communicates with Custodial and General Maintenance Supervisor to identify custodial needs or coordinate special school based custodial projects as needed


• May perform light maintenance operations as required


• Ensures functionality and workability of all custodial equipment


• Performs custodial duties as required; May be called upon to occasionally backfill custodians in times of high absenteeism


• Coordinates with manager to ensure requisition and assignment of substitute custodial staff


• Moves furniture and equipment as necessary


• Sets up and tears down for special events


• Reports items that are in need of repair


• Secures buildings as needed, or directed by manager, when custodian is absent in a school


• Performs minor maintenance on equipment (i.e. changes vacuum cleaner belts, pads on buffer,


• Participates in training programs to increase skills and proficiency as related to job assignment.


• Perform all other duties assigned by the Custodial and General Maintenance Supervisor


• Identify and report to Custodial and General Maintenance Supervisor/Manager repair needs and safety discrepancies when observed at schools


• Reports repairs made and materials use to supervisor


• Maintain a high degree of punctuality and attendance


• Maintains a clean and neat personal appearance


• Ensures adherence to good safety procedures


• Operate school Board owned vehicle in a safe manner and assume responsibility for vehicle and all supplies and equipment on the vehicle

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)


• 3 years relative work experience


• 1 year experience in a related lead role

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Associates Degree or 2 years college level courses


• 5 years relative work experience


• 3 years experience in a lead role


• Certification and documented training in custodial services and equipment care.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job shall be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

To perform the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, or hear. Lifting up to 50 pounds may be required on an occasional basis. Team lifts in excess of 100 pounds may be required on an occasional basis. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required of this job include close vision and distance vision

Additional Duties

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring a clean, safe work environment.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Use hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.


• Use of personal computer.

Safety Requirements

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.


• Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.


• Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets

Work Schedules

Must work standard schedule and overtime as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.


• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.


• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.


• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.


• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.


• Ability to read labels on containers and materials used in the course of work.


• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.


• Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures.


• Knowledge of how to use equipment, and train others in the use of equipment.


• Organizational and time management skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.


• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.


• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

Postings current as of 8/16/2026 5:23:32 PM CST.