Lead Custodian & Facilities Supervisor

PORTAGE TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits per handbook

Job summary

PORTAGE TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS seeks a Head Custodian to oversee the building and custodian team, ensuring facilities are clean, safe, and in working order. The supervisor assigns sections, coordinates tasks, and maintains security of school keys while supporting event setups and daily operations.

The role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and hands-on building maintenance, with a 6:00 AM-2:30 PM shift and responsibilities across floors, classrooms, and grounds.

Responsibilities

• Clean, dust mop, scrub and wax resilient floors as needed to protect floor finish.
• Operate floor scrubber and buffer.
• Shampoo carpeting when assigned.
• Dry mop floors in rooms and hallways.
• Clean and vacuum carpeting in rooms.
• Empty wastebaskets and dispose of refuse in appropriate waste containers.
• Stock machines and/or towel dispensers
• Scrub and disinfect shower and locker rooms as assigned.
• Change incandescent and fluorescent bulbs.
• Clean chalkboards and erasers as assigned.
• Clean chairs and desktops in assigned area(s)
• Clean and scrub walls, water fountains, sinks, bowls, etc.
• Clean glass in windows both on the inside and outside as assigned.
• Clean snow, ice, and debris from all sidewalks and entrances to the building when assigned.
• Clean restroom areas as assigned.
• Clean heating and ventilating equipment as assigned.
• Move Furniture and/or equipment as assigned.
• Keep custodial storage area(s) clean, neat, and free of clutter and combustible materials.
• Close and lock all windows and doors in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Be responsible for the security of all school corporation keys issued.
• Submit a request for supplies to the appropriate supervisor.

Job description

PORTAGE TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS seeks a Head Custodian to oversee the building and custodian team, ensuring facilities are clean, safe, and in working order. The supervisor assigns sections, coordinates tasks, and maintains security of school keys while supporting event setups and daily operations.

The role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and hands-on building maintenance, with a 6:00 AM-2:30 PM shift and responsibilities across floors, classrooms, and grounds.