Lead School Custodian & Facilities Supervisor

Fort Smallwood Elementary; Pasadena (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Smallwood Elementary in Pasadena, Maryland seeks a Chief Custodian (6:30am-3:00pm) to lead cleaning and maintenance of the building, operate boilers and HVAC, and supervise staff. The role supports a safe, sanitary learning environment for students and staff, with hours and duties that may adapt for weather, overtime, or summer schedules.

The position requires a high school diploma, several years of maintenance and supervisory experience, and knowledge of safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency required.
• Minimum three (3) years general minor building maintenance repair experience.
• Three (3) years specific AACPS Custodian I experience required; and
• One (1) year general heating and cooling equipment experience preferred; and
• Two (2) years specific professional cleaning preferred; and
• One (1) year general supervisory and/or lead experience preferred; and
• Six (6) months specific Anne Arundel County Public Schools Lead Custodian experience preferred; and
• Six (6) months specific Anne Arundel County Public Schools Lead and/or Chief Custodian acting assignments preferred.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Makes minor plumbing, electrical, general maintenance, and custodial equipment repairs.
• Performs cleaning and inspects facilities and grounds to ensure maintenance of safety, sanitary, and security standards on a daily basis.
• Performs preventive maintenance and operates the heating, air conditioning, and ventilating equipment in a safe and efficient manner to provide a comfortable interior climate within established guidelines.
• Opens, closes, and locks buildings and gates, or assigns tasks to responsible subordinate.
• Assists the principal or designee in preparing work requests.
• Maintains records of area inspections, inventory, training, and equipment maintenance as required.
• Instructs employees in the proper use of building services, supplies, equipment, and cleaning procedures.
• Oversees and participates in the snow removal program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Skills

English proficiency

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Genie lift operation

Team leadership

Tech tools

Hand tools

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Job description

Fort Smallwood Elementary in Pasadena, Maryland seeks a Chief Custodian (6:30am-3:00pm) to lead cleaning and maintenance of the building, operate boilers and HVAC, and supervise staff. The role supports a safe, sanitary learning environment for students and staff, with hours and duties that may adapt for weather, overtime, or summer schedules.

The position requires a high school diploma, several years of maintenance and supervisory experience, and knowledge of safety regulations.