Lead Custodian (Townshend Elementary)

Windham Central Supervisory Union; Townshend (VT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Windham Central Supervisory Union Townshend Elementary School is seeking a Lead Custodian to maintain a safe, clean campus and support school operations in Townshend, Vermont. Immediate start; non-exempt, with potential evening or day shifts.

Reports to the Director of Operations or Facility Manager. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and prior custodial/maintenance experience; familiarity with floor care, minor repairs, and safety protocols is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 1–2 years of relevant custodian/maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience waxing and stripping floors and operating floor machines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive relationships with students and staff.
• Troubleshoot maintenance problems and perform minor repairs (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical).
• Clean floors, wash windows and walls, dust furniture and fixtures.
• Set up and break down spaces for events (cafeteria, gym, auditorium).
• Monitor safety and cleanliness; assist during evacuations and drills.

Skills

Custodial experience

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Windham Central Supervisory Union Townshend Elementary School - Townshend, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Lead Custodian (Townshend Elementary)

Windham Central Supervisory Union Townshend Elementary School - Townshend, Vermont Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Windham Central Supervisory Union 46

Job Details

Job ID: 5880712

Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

WINDHAM CENTRAL SUPERVISORY UNION

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Lead Custodian

REPORTS TO : Director of Operation or Facility Manager

APPROVED BY : Superintendent of Schools

UPDATED : 6/2023

FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVES : To clean and perform routine maintenance of district buildings to provide a safe learning environment for students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain positive relationships with students and staff.
• Troubleshoot maintenance problems. Handle minor repairs directly. Includes carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical repairs.
• Clean floors: vacuum, sweep, dust mop, wash, strip, wax and buff.
• Wash and clean windows, walls, chalkboards, trashcans, water fountains, and sinks.
• Dust furniture, fixtures, and wood work.
• Install and maintain bulletin boards and displays, and repair boards, artwork, frames, and displays.
• Provide set-up and break-down of cafeteria, gymnasium, auditorium, or other spaces for special events.
• Empty trash receptacles and pick up litter in and around buildings.
• Manage recycling and composting programs.
• Clean and stock bathrooms, change and clean shower curtains.
• Repair/replace ceiling tiles.
• Clean windows; clean and repair window coverings.
• Repair or replace plumbing fixtures.
• Replace light bulbs and change clocks.
• Move furniture.
• Do routine maintenance of electrical, heating and ventilating vents and fixtures (i.e. changing filters and the like), locks (i.e. oiling) and lockers.
• Open buildings at designated time; close buildings at designated time.
• Remove snow from immediate walks and exits.
• Monitor buildings and grounds to ensure standards for cleanliness and safety are maintained.
• Provide coverage or service for custodial absences as requested, to include throughout the district as needed.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Reports known safety hazards in the school to the Facility Manager or Director of Operations.
• Available to support students and staff during evacuation drills and emergencies.
• Participate as a member of the school safety team as requested: Activate alarm during drills; help inspect the buildings to ensure everyone has evacuated and alerts principal of such; perform school safety inspections as part of a team; attend informational meetings.
• May be assigned to an evening or day shift depending upon the needs of the employer.
• Ensures proper stock of cleaning supplies
• Acts as Facility Manager in the absence of the Facility Manager.
• Works with Facility Manager to schedule vendors and evening staff duties and areas of responsibility
• Work directly with Building Administrator, Facility Manager and Director of Operations to plan for future repairs
• Receives all shipments and orders to ensure accuracy of deliverables.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to, received administrative supervision from, and is evaluated by the Director of Operations or Facility Manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : May train or assist co-workers, but generally works along with those persons.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, in addition to the following:

• Education and Experience . High school degree, or equivalent, plus 1 to 2 years of relevant experience preferred, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. Commercial clean experience preferred. Experience waxing and stripping floors, using a scrubber, floor buffer, commercial vacuum and other floor machines also preferred, as well as knowledge and skills related to routine housekeeping and maintenance work.
• Language Skills. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization, and with vendors.
• Math Skills . Basic mathematical skills including ability to perform operations using units of weight measurement, volume and distance. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability/Mental Requirements . Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills . Ability to communicate courteously, efficiently and effectively with a variety of individuals, including students, faculty and staff, administrators, parents, and other school visitors. Ability to work cooperatively, collaboratively and effectively with peers, supervisors, and school administrators. Ability to effectively resolve conflicts.
• Competencies . The individual in this position must possess the following:

• Dependability – being reliable, punctual, responsible and fulfilling obligations
• Self-Control – maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Stress Tolerance – accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Cooperation – being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Concern for Others – being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
• Attention to Detail – being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Integrity – being honest and ethical.
• Adaptability/Flexibility – being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
• Independence – guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
• Social Orientation – preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND STRESS.

Employee must have the physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above, in addition to the following (Frequency Codes described below):

Frequency

Code

Description

Sometimes

S

activity may exist sporadically, but not on a consistent basis.

Occasionally

O

activity exists on a consistent basis for less than 1/3 of the time

Frequently

F

activity exists from 1/3 of the time up to 2/3 of the time

Constantly

C

activity exists for 2/3 or more of the time

Not Applicable

N/A

activity is not present in the position

Activity

Frequency Code

Essential

Not Essential

Sitting

O

X

Standing

C

X

Walking

C

X

Seeing

C

X

Hearing

C

X

Talking

C

X

Dexterity (Hands/Fingers)

C

X

Tasting

N/A

X

Smelling

S

X

Use of Computers and Equipment

F

X

Lifting

Up To 10 Lbs.

F

X

10-25 Lbs.

F

X

25-50 Lbs.

O

X

50-100 Lbs.

S

X

100+ Lbs.

N/A

X

Carrying

Up To 10 Lbs.

F

X

10-25 Lbs.

F

25-50 Lbs.

O

X

50-100 Lbs.

S

X

100+ Lbs.

N/A

X

Bending/Stooping

F

X

Pushing/Pulling

F

X

Twisting

F

X

Climbing

F

X

Balancing

O

X

Crouching

F

X

Kneeling

F

X

Crawling

O

X

Reaching (i.e., overhead)

F

X

Handling

F

X

Driving

O

X

Repetitive Movements (Hands, Feet)

O

X

Managing Stress

O

X

Resolving Conflicts

O

X

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$17 to $22 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Greg Frost , Director of Operations
• District Wide
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]