Head Custodian

Falmouth Public Schools•Falmouth, MA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Mullen-Hall School is seeking a Head Custodian for the 2026-2027 School Year. This is a 12-month per year, 40-hour per week position. The Head Custodian plays a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and operational efficiency of the school building, while also leading and developing the custodial staff.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Certificate of good health signed by a licensed physician, upon hire.
Experience as a custodian.
Experience in performing and/or supervising electrical, plumbing, carpentry repairs and preventative plant maintenance.
Ability to provide leadership and direction to other custodians.
Ability to demonstrate positive rapport and respect with school officials, staff, students, and the public at all times.
Demonstrates reliability, dependability, and trustworthiness.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may deem appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Communicate regularly with the Principal/Principal designee and the School community to support the building's culture and climate.
Report to both the School Principal and the Director of Finance and Operations.
Continuously monitor and evaluate custodial work through routine visual inspections to ensure the building meets established cleanliness standards and provides a healthy, safe, and clean environment.
Lead custodial staff, setting standards and expectations.
Oversee Custodial Staff Training and Development.
Conduct annual performance evaluations for all custodians.
Direct custodial staff to accomplish daily tasks, including litter control, sweeping, mopping, dusting, trash collection, window washing, floor care, vacuuming, and checking fire extinguishers and exit signs.
Assist in preparation for lock-down and fire drills in collaboration with relevant departments.
Perform repairs such as fixing broken lamps and moving furniture.
Operate boiler room and electrical switches.
Respond to and comply with daily work requests approved by the Principal.
Perform preventative maintenance and repair damaged items.
Repair and maintain equipment routinely.
Monitor building energy usage and implement energy conservation measures.
Monitor indoor air quality.
Supervise contractual services provided by vendors.
Serve as the primary response person for emergencies and alarms.
Participate in all required training and update training on mechanical equipment/systems and software.
Perform other tasks assigned by the Superintendent, Principal, or Director of Finance & Operations.