Lead Custodian

Caledonia Community School District•Caledonia, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Custodian provides custodial services at assigned sites to maintain an attractive, sanitary, and safe environment for students, staff, and visitors. The role performs routine and specialized cleaning, helps prepare facilities for classroom activities and building events, and supports building security and minor maintenance. The Lead Custodian helps develop a daily custodial plan and provides leadership to custodial staff in cooperation with the Head Custodian, Complex Custodian, and Operations Supervisor. This is a 52-week position working 40 hours per week on the second shift. Available schedules are Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday. The listed salary is $18.63, with a single subscriber benefits package. The position requires local travel in and around the school district.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Working knowledge of custodial work, including cleaning methods and materials and the use of custodial equipment, equivalent to at least one year of experience or a combination of education and experience.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with department team members.
Ability to travel locally in and around the school district.
Goal-setting ability, organizational skills, creative problem-solving ability, systematic planning, and ability to plan for future needs.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 70 pounds.
Ability to use ladders, power equipment, and hand tools.

Nice To Haves

Previous custodial experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty and clean wastebaskets and trash containers; replace light bulbs; refill restroom dispensers; and wash windows.
Clean and sanitize restrooms and bathrooms using established practices and procedures.
Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies.
Set up and tear down facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, and other activities.
Strip, clean, buff, and apply sealer and finish to hard-surface floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets.
Perform grounds cleanup and snow removal as necessary.
Help maintain building and door security.
Perform minor building maintenance.
Work collaboratively with building staff and build positive relationships with students, staff, and other building stakeholders.
Help develop a daily custodial plan.
Help lead custodial staff in cooperation with the Head Custodian, Complex Custodian, and Operations Supervisor.
Perform other duties assigned by the building administrator or Operations Supervisor.