Lead Custodian II — School Facilities & Safety

PowerSchool; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking a Head Custodian to oversee custodial staff at an assigned school, ensuring a safe, clean environment for staff, students and visitors. The role requires coordinating with a regional supervisor and carrying out Board policies.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, scheduling, training, inspecting work, and ensuring compliance with safety standards across facilities. This full-time, 12-month position offers growth within the district.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of three years custodial experience required.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures.
• Lead, manage, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff in the district.
• Record any personnel related issues in key incident journals.
• Assist the area leader in the preparation of work schedules.
• Complete quality assurance inspection reports and submit to area leader.
• Train new staff regarding cleaning chemicals, equipment, and related supplies and materials.
• Coordinate activities with other departments to ensure service is provided efficiently.
• Inspect work performed to ensure that it meets expectations and established standards.
• Investigate complaints about service and equipment. Take necessary corrective action.
• Inspect the physical condition of facilities to determine the type of work required.
• Perform duties of a custodian including: Maintain cleanliness both inside and outside the facility through the execution of established procedures.
• Inspect school grounds daily to remove debris and other items that could become a safety hazard or detract from the general appearance of the school
• Clean classrooms, including but not limited to, removing trash, dusting furniture and equipment, sweeping and mopping the floors, and polishing metal fixtures
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, including but not limited to, fixtures, sinks, urinals, toilets, showers; replenish supplies in restrooms
• Sweep, vacuum, mop, wax, strip, and polish floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets
• Clean all staff and special purpose areas, including but not limited to, dusting and polishing furniture, woodwork, fixtures and equipment
• Maintain cleanliness of windows, mirrors, walls, desks, and tables/countertops
• Follow developed work schedules for scrubbing, stripping, waxing, and buffing floors
• Follow developed work schedules for extracting, spot cleaning, and vacuuming carpeted areas
• Perform light maintenance by replacing light bulbs and air filters, clean air vents, and adjusted blinds/shades as requested
• Empty, clean and sanitize waste receptacles; pick up papers and other debris
• Assist in receiving, storing, and distributing supplies and equipment as needed. Keep all storage areas organized and clean
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment; set up rooms for conferences and meetings
• Identify and report building maintenance needs; assist maintenance staff with repairs
• Maintain and operate a variety of custodial equipment including vacuum polishers and wax strippers
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Skills

Staff supervision

Safety culture

Inspect facilities

Scheduling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vacuum polisher

Wax stripper

Job description

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking a Head Custodian to oversee custodial staff at an assigned school, ensuring a safe, clean environment for staff, students and visitors. The role requires coordinating with a regional supervisor and carrying out Board policies.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, scheduling, training, inspecting work, and ensuring compliance with safety standards across facilities. This full-time, 12-month position offers growth within the district.