Lead Custodian & Facilities Supervisor

Independence School District; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence School District is seeking a Head Custodian to maintain a clean, safe, and well-functioning learning environment across campus facilities. The role includes supervising custodial staff, performing routine maintenance, setting up for events, and coordinating with supervisors and principals.

The position requires physical stamina (lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk extensively), ability to perform preventive checks on HVAC and alarms, and on-call availability for emergencies.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop and push frequently. All duties require moderate to, at times, heavy physical exercise and exertion.
• Ability to use a "back pack" vacuum cleaner (weighing approximately 10 lbs)
• Basic computer skills, preferred
• Experience or training in the supervision of custodial staff, preferred

Responsibilities

• Checks the building to make sure that HVAC system, alarm system, etc, is in working condition
• Checks for any vandalism inside and outside
• Cleans assigned areas
• Checks on work requests made by the Night Custodian and enters work orders
• Sets up cafeteria for breakfast, (if applicable)
• Lawn care and snow removal, as needed
• Sweeps corridors, washes windows, and makes repairs as needed
• Spot cleans walls as needed
• Checks all restrooms, fills dispensers, empties trash, and spot cleans morning and afternoon
• Keeps boiler room clean
• Reports building emergencies to appropriate supervisors and monitors situation, as directed
• Maintains supply inventory and checks in deliveries
• Sets up and takes down for special events, as directed
• Coordinates and assigns custodial duties to staff
• Buffs halls
• Cleans all glass in entry doors, bulletin boards, and glass doors in hallways
• Inspects parking lots and grounds a minimum of three (3) times per week for cleanliness and security
• Cleans up equipment and leaves instructions for Night Custodian, if needed
• Conducts maintenance and minimal repairs
• Helps prepare and revise work schedules for the building
• Assembles furniture and moves furniture
• Requires being "on call" during weekends, nights and holidays for emergency repairs and alarm calls
• Other duties as assigned
• Summer duties as assigned

Skills

Basic computer skills

Supervision of custodial staff

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Ability to stand for extended periods

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backpack vacuum cleaner

Job description

Independence School District is seeking a Head Custodian to maintain a clean, safe, and well-functioning learning environment across campus facilities. The role includes supervising custodial staff, performing routine maintenance, setting up for events, and coordinating with supervisors and principals.

The position requires physical stamina (lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk extensively), ability to perform preventive checks on HVAC and alarms, and on-call availability for emergencies.