School Custodial Operations Lead

Wake County Public School System; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System in North Carolina seeks an Area Custodial Manager to oversee custodial staff across multiple school sites, focusing on supervision, scheduling, safety, and cost-conscious operations.

You will coordinate contractors and vendors, implement new cleaning procedures, and ensure compliance with safety standards while maintaining high facility cleanliness. The role requires strong leadership and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years related experience.
• Demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience.
• WCPSS trainings provided post-employment.

Responsibilities

• Manages the position and work of custodial employees and work teams.
• Provides supervision and coordination/inspection of work of personnel, contractors, and vendors to ensure compliance with project and safety specifications and regulations.
• Develops, administers and manages all aspects of custodial activities for facilities.
• Schedules work, as well as corrective, preventive, and routine custodial duties to ensure continuous operations.
• Plans and implements new methods and procedures to improve operations and minimize costs.
• Provides job coaching and directs training to improve performance and perform cost estimates, inventory, and requisitions.
• Inspects work, maintains records, reviews safety data sheets and regulations.
• Ensures adherence to safety procedures and training; maintains a safe work environment.
• Responds to facilities emergencies and weather-related incidents.
• Performs other duties including temporary work at different sites.

Skills

Custodial knowledge

Cleaning procedures

Microsoft Office

Supervisory skills

Independent judgment

Communication

Training compliance

Work orders

Equipment safety

Safety awareness

Relation management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years related experience

Supervisory/leadership experience

WCPSS trainings

Job description

Wake County Public School System in North Carolina seeks an Area Custodial Manager to oversee custodial staff across multiple school sites, focusing on supervision, scheduling, safety, and cost-conscious operations.

You will coordinate contractors and vendors, implement new cleaning procedures, and ensure compliance with safety standards while maintaining high facility cleanliness. The role requires strong leadership and proficiency with Microsoft Office.