Lead School Custodian & Facilities Leader

Wake-County-Public-School-System; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System is seeking a Head Custodian to lead custodial staff at Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh. The role emphasizes supervising crews, enforcing safety rules, and ensuring high standards of cleanliness across assigned school sites and facilities.

The position requires knowledge of custodial methods, strong communication, and the ability to train staff while managing work orders and supplies. A solid safety mindset and reliable attendance are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard custodial methods, materials and equipment.
• Ability to supervise staff and communicate effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Apps.
• Willingness to complete required trainings.
• Maintains safety in all custodial tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assigns areas, projects, and work orders to custodians.
• Trains custodians by hands-on demonstration and examples.
• Evaluates daily work and reports to administrator.
• Ensures sanitation, cleaning, and maintenance of facilities.
• Manages custodial supply inventory and equipment.
• Relocates furniture as needed and conducts safety checks.
• Opens and secures buildings at start/end of day.
• Maintains reliable attendance and responds to emergencies.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Microsoft Office

Safety compliance

Training others

Independent judgment

Work orders

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years related experience

Demonstrated supervisory experience

Post-employment WCPSS trainings

Job description

Wake County Public School System is seeking a Head Custodian to lead custodial staff at Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh. The role emphasizes supervising crews, enforcing safety rules, and ensuring high standards of cleanliness across assigned school sites and facilities.

The position requires knowledge of custodial methods, strong communication, and the ability to train staff while managing work orders and supplies. A solid safety mindset and reliable attendance are essential.