Head Custodian, 1st shift

CLASSIFIED POSITION(S) AVAILABLE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR:
 
Loveland Early Childhood Center                 Head Custodian, 1st shift
 

SALARY:   Base pay $22.00/hr + Head Custodian Stipend - $2,800/yr   

Commensurate with salary schedules

 Head Custodian
GENERAL DESRIPTION

Supervise the custodial work force and maintain school property in a clean and safe environment by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.
 

1. High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
2. Must have two years of experience in custodial work.
3. Must have knowledge of primary and secondary school maintenance procedures.
4. Current Driver's License.

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1. Report to work regularly and on time, prepared to perform appropriately assigned duties throughout the day, in service to students, staff, and the community.
2. Prepare for and perform all assigned duties required by one's job description in a positive and collaborative manner.
3. Follow justifiable directives issued by the established chain of authority with a learning-oriented attitude and seek support when needed.
4. Identify, report, and/or if possible control unsafe conditions or safety hazards in order to maintain safe and secure working and learning environments.
5. Demonstrate professional respect and integrity when interacting with students, parents, staff, community members and other stakeholders.  This includes and is not limited to verbal, nonverbal, personal and electronic interactions.
6. Comply with federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, and related administrative guidelines that prohibit coercive, harassing, threatening, retaliating, bullying or discriminating conduct.
7. Communicate in a truthful, timely, compassionate, and empathetic manner about any matter of interest to the District following the appropriate chain of authority.
8. Manage District property and assets in an ethical and responsible manner in accordance with federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, and related administrative guidelines.
9. Maintain confidentiality of information as required under federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, and related administrative guidelines.
10. Report actions, through the appropriate chain of authority, that may represent violations of federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, and related administrative guidelines.
11. Refrain from unethical activity that may reasonably interfere with the legitimate operational interests and goals of the District.
12. Comply with all other federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, and related administrative guidelines.

1. Ensure safety of students; Promote good safety practices and procedures.
2. Make contact with the public with tact and diplomacy.
3. Maintain respect at all times for confidential information.
4. Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents.
5. Dispose of debris and maintain equipment and supplies in a neat and orderly manner.
6. Report to Buildings and Ground's Supervisor any damaged, broken, loose fixtures and/or equipment.
7. Secure building; check building to assure maximum security.
8. Attend meetings and in-service as required.
9. Maintain a daily work routine as established by the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor to adequately service the buildings, grounds, and person.
10. Promote good public relations.
11. Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.

     12.    Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues and administration.  

1. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
2. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, parents, agencies, intervention specialists or members of the school community.  
3. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication.  
4. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.  
5. Ability to work in a team environment.
6. Schedule, oversee the team leader and assist with the cleaning and repair at schools including the lunchroom, gymnasium and general grounds.
7. Requisition all supplies needed for custodial and secondary maintenance work.
8. Receive all equipment and supplies shipped to the building.
9. Distribute a variety of items (i.e., supplies, mail, packages, furniture, etc) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate parties within site.
10. Maintain inventory and warehouse control program of expendable supplies and maintenance tools and equipment.
11. Distribute custodial supplies and equipment for the purpose of disseminating materials to custodial staff and/or storage locations.
12. Ascertain with the principal the daily, weekly and long-range instructional and extracurricular events in order to have building ready.
13. Complete all administrative records as required.
14. Report major maintenance repairs to maintenance department or Buildings & Grounds Supervisor by completing work requests.
15. Schedule, oversee and assist with summer cleaning program.
16. Ensure proper custodial personnel are available for special after-hour activities.
17. Plan, schedule and oversee preventive custodial and maintenance programs and or buildings and grounds.
18. Collaborate with building principal and business manager on capabilities of any worker, their performance evaluation and any problem that has a bearing on their ability to do an efficient and effective job.
19. Perform routine cleaning tasks and work as required.
20. Perform other duties as assigned by the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor.

 
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Ability to work effectively with others
2. Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
3. Effective, active listening skills
4. Organizational and problem solving skills
5. Flexibility in assignments
6. Training in the proper care and storage of chemicals
7. Knowledge of appropriate safety procedures
8. Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels
9. Working knowledge of assigned building and alarm systems

 
Equipment Operated:

1. Vacuum cleaners, rotary and guided machines such as scrubbing and carpet cleaners
2. Wet/dry mops and brooms
3. Various hand tools, e.g., putty knives, screwdrivers, drills, and sanders
4. Vacuum cleaners
5. Wet and dry vac
6. Floor waxing machine
7. Ladder
8. Floor scrubbers
9. Scrubbers and buffers
10. Power washer
11. Stripping machine

 
Additional Working Conditions:

1. Frequent exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and soiled tissue
2. Occasional requirement to work near moving mechanical parts
3. Occasional requirement to work in high places
4. Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles
5. Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
6. Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, e.g., requirement to work outdoors during all types of weather
7. Occasional exposure to dangerous chemicals
8. Occasional exposure to loud noises
9. Occasional overtime work will be requested and expected of the employee
10. Frequent repetitive hand motion, e.g., waxing, mopping, sweeping
11. Frequent requirement to sit, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, hear, and see with color vision
12. Frequent requirement to lift and carry various items up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
13. Occasional operation of vehicle under inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to come to work on all scheduled workdays, except calamity days
14. Occasional climbing of ladders and stairs
15. Frequent requirement to stand, walk, talk, read, speak, reach, and stretch with hands and arms
16. Occasional requirement to walk in excess of 2-3 miles per day, e.g., cleaning, making deliveries
17. Frequent excessive exposure to noise, e.g., power tools, vacuum

 
Directly oversee custodial staff, being a team leader to custodial employees.  Carry out team leader responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and negotiated agreements. Responsibilities include training employees, planning, assigning and directing work.
 

 
This job description is only to be interpreted as a basic guideline of your job responsibilities.  As a district we require employees to perform duties as assigned that may not appear on this job description.  District personnel will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by their supervisor, appointing authority, or designee.
 
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.