Head Custodian- Elementary

Bedford County Public Schools • Forest, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this job is to coordinate one or more custodians at assigned school and participate in the cleaning and maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment; assign, direct, and inspect work of custodial employees. This role involves ensuring the safety, cleanliness, and proper functioning of school facilities, including daily cleaning tasks, groundskeeping, and reporting maintenance issues. The Head Custodian also manages supplies, coordinates summer cleaning, and ensures building security.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Two (2) years of janitorial or maintenance experience
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work, and establishes work schedules for custodial staff.
• Maintains cleaning and maintenance standards and monitors work in progress.
• Inspects completed work assignments and provides direction to custodians.
• Ensures adequate preparation and custodial staffing for special events.
• Conducts daily inspections of buildings and grounds.
• Instructs and supervises custodians in cleaning, waste/recycling collection and disposal, and grounds maintenance.
• Assists in training custodians on the proper use and care of cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Keeps buildings and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, steps, parking, and play areas safe, neat, and clean at all times.
• Reports issues related to HVAC systems and other building maintenance needs.
• Inspects buildings during storms or other inclement weather events.
• Ensures that doors and windows are secure when buildings are unoccupied.
• Checks or assigns daily inspections of all exit doors and ensures panic bars and lock mechanisms are working properly.
• Ensures that classrooms are swept, and wastebaskets are emptied daily.
• Ensures that classroom surfaces, including desks and countertops, are cleaned daily.
• Ensures that corridors and water fountains are cleaned after school each day and during the day as required.
• Ensures that restrooms are cleaned with disinfectant daily.
• Ensures that walls, doors, and furniture are cleaned or dusted weekly or more often if needed.
• Ensures that all accessible windows are cleaned on both the inside and outside yearly.
• Keeps the grounds free from litter.
• Performs groundskeeping tasks such as grass cutting and tree trimming, as necessary.
• Keeps all floors in a clean and good condition.
• Operates floor scrubbers, buffers, and other equipment as required.
• Coordinates the stripping and waxing of floors, as needed, during Summer breaks.
• Reports major repairs needed promptly to the principal/department head.
• Remains on the school premises during scheduled work hours unless approved by the principal.
• Coordinates the opening and closing of the building each school day and ensures security and lights are off before leaving.
• Keeps an inventory of supplies, equipment, and fuel levels.
• Requests supplies from the Environmental Services Coordinator in a timely manner.
• Moves furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities.
• Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste.
• Performs summer cleaning each year as assigned, which may include cleaning light fixtures, walls, windows, floor refinishing, and carpet cleaning.
• Performs related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED