Lead Head Custodian

Loudoun County Public Schools • Leesburg, VA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs highly responsible work in custodial operations and grounds maintenance. It is responsible for the training, coordinating, monitoring, and quality control of all custodial work performed at Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) facilities. This position provides routine oversight and mentorship to school-based custodial staffs and will work with school and building administrators to provide technical guidance on custodial and grounds maintenance matters. The position actively assists in coordination of school-based substitute custodian assignments, organizes and leads special custodial project teams to accomplish priority assignments, leads and performs snow/ice removal operations, and recommends changes and improvements to school-based custodial practices, equipment, and products. Work is primarily performed within the school building, during the evening shift, to include driving between all LCPS schools.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ten (10) years demonstrated experience leading custodial work teams in an educational or commercial environment
• Valid Driver’s License
• Advanced working knowledge of custodial methods, materials, and best practices
• Working knowledge of custodial and grounds equipment and custodial equipment repair
• Ability to train, inspect, and implement corrective actions for the work of a custodial team
• Ability to maintain records associated with job duties
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and ability to use online/cloud-based programs for creating, sharing and updating memos, pdf and spreadsheets etc.
• Excellent human relations and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Custodial subject matter expert in custodial operations and grounds maintenance responsible for training of newly hired custodians in use of cleaning/floor care equipment and supplies, grounds maintenance equipment and practices, snow/ice removal equipment and processes, and proper use of cleaning chemicals.
• In coordination with school-based custodial teams, the development and implementation of work plans to accomplish daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly cleaning and requirements.
• Performs routine quality control and safety inspections.
• Works with school-based custodial teams and leadership in developing improved work processes, conducting product evaluation, and determining custodial supply needs.
• Observes, provides feedback, and communicates with leadership on the performance of school-based custodial teams quality and efficiency of work.
• Conducts and coordinates periodic advanced custodial training and coordinates training by vendors for new equipment or cleaning products.
• Assists with the interviewing and selection of new Custodians, Head Custodians, and custodial transfers and provides feedback and recommendations to hiring authorities.
• Serves as On-Call Custodial Operations Supervisor when scheduled.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees