Lead Custodian II Williamsport High School

Washington County public Schools; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Public Schools seeks a Lead Custodian II at Williamsport High School for the 12-month, 2nd shift. The role oversees custodians, ensures the integrity of the facilities, and performs comprehensive cleaning and basic maintenance.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and the ability to supervise staff. Salary scales are defined within the ESP framework, with annual benefits for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical aptitude for maintenance tasks.
• Must communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• At least 1 year in commercial cleaning/building maintenance.
• At least 1 year supervising others or 3 years as WCPS custodian.
• Knowledge of tools/equipment for basic maintenance and furniture assembly.
• Ability to use computer systems for ordering supplies, work orders, and email.
• Willingness to participate in in-service training programs.
• Regular and predictable attendance essential.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise custodial staff under supervision of a Custodial Engineer II.
• Maintain the physical plant of a large high school.
• Perform interior cleaning with hand and machine tools.
• Develop knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems.
• Assist with emergency lighting, fire protection and security systems.
• Oversee grounds-keeping including snow removal.
• Make minor repairs to equipment/buildings.
• Perform monthly safety checks of the facility.
• Order supplies and manage inventory.
• Operate all types of mechanical equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Supervising others

Computer use

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Work order software

Email/comms tools

Job description

Lead Custodian II

Williamsport High School

Grade 6 of the ESP Salary Scale ($19.26 – $34.84)

8 Hours/Day, 12-Month Work Year 2nd Shift

Employee Benefits Summary

++Minimum Requirements++

• High school diploma/GED.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Minimum one (1) years’ experience in the field of commercial cleaning and building maintenance.
• Minimum one (1) years’ experience working with and supervising other employees or three (3) years’ experience as a WCPS custodian.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment to perform minor maintenance and operations duties including the assembling of furniture.
• Ability to use computer systems to perform work functions including but not limited to ordering supplies, enter work orders, receive and send e-mails.
• Willingness to participate in in-service training programs.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

++Preferred Qualifications++

• Ability to diagnose minor issues within a school system’s plumbing, mechanical, and school equipment.

++Role Responsibilities++

• Working under the direction of a Custodial Engineer II.
• Maintain the physical plant of a large high school.
• All phases of interior cleaning by using hand and machine tools.
• Acquire and develop knowledge of the school’s mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Develop proficiency in the function, use, and care of all emergency lighting, fire protection and security systems.
• Perform and direct all phases of grounds-keeping including necessary snow removal.
• Make minor repairs to equipment and buildings.
• Make monthly safety checks of the entire facility.
• Order supplies and maintain a proper inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Maintain and operate all types of mechanical equipment.
• Provide required services to the athletic facilities and programs.
• Work closely with the Custodial Engineer II in the implementation of all duties.
• Assist the principal and other professional staff with co-curricular and extracurricular activities as appropriate.
• Provide custodial services to groups using schools after hours and on non-school days.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

• Direct and supervise other custodians.
• Train and provide proper orientation in methods and use of cleaning materials and equipment to new custodians assigned to the school.
• Coordinate with Custodial Engineer II duties for Second/Third shift staff assignments.
• Develop a summer cleaning program to provide complete cleaning during the summer months.
• Keep employees advised of BOE policies and practices, providing interpretation and explanation’s where necessary.
• Review and evaluate performance of staff with Custodial Engineer II monthly and determine necessary adjustments to maintain a process for improvement.
• Demonstrate courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

++Environmental Factors and Physical/Mental Requirements++

The Environmental Factors and Physical/Mental demands represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sufficiently and efficiently move throughout the building and grounds for extended periods.
• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with others as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, and hear.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to move, raise, lower, and carry objects up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Must be able to operate powered equipment.
• Must be able to bend, crouch, stoop, reach, walk stairs, climb, and shovel.
• Will be subjected to loud noises, dusts, fumes, and hot and cold outdoor temperatures.