Head Custodian

Head Custodian Location: Elevate Academy East, Idaho Falls, Idaho Starting Date: Jul 2, 2026 Position Function Under direct supervision of the Director of Facilities, Business Manager and School Principal, provide responsible daily custodial operations, maintaining a sanitary and safe facility for students, employees and the public; minimize property damage, loss, and liability exposure; ensure that assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner, and oversee and support assigned custodians in the performance of their assignments. Essential Functions Cleans assigned school facilities (e.g., classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, grounds) to maintain a sanitary, safe work environment. Delivers various items and materials (e.g., supplies, mail, packages, furniture) to ensure adequate supplies for the appropriate parties. Informs students, other site personnel, and supervisor about activities, safety, and proper maintenance of facilities. Inspects school facilities to ensure suitability for safe operations, cleanliness, and identify necessary repairs. Leads, directs, and assists in organizing written work schedules and performance inspections of custodial employees. Maintains active custodial substitute lists for scheduling substitutes and floating assignments. Maintains preventative maintenance schedule for HVAC equipment, including quarterly air filter changes, fan motors, and belts. Oversees minor maintenance work performed by custodial staff. Maintains inventory of supplies and develops requisitions with building custodians for school and cleaning supplies. Meets with principals and custodians to provide reports on building needs and conditions. Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g., facility damage, alarms) to resolve safety issues and maintain a functioning educational environment. Evaluates custodians' areas visited using evaluation reports provided by the Manager of Support Services. Checks buildings and grounds to ensure proper cleaning. Ensures shrubs, lawns, and flower beds are trimmed and safe. Arranges furniture and equipment for meetings, classroom activities, and events. Maintains records related to employees' time, performance, and overtime. Works with school district employees, service companies, and contractors to maintain and improve the work environment. Develops work orders with principals or designee. Solicits price proposals from vendors for supplies and equipment, assists with solicitation of proposals from outside contractors. Instructs custodial employees on responses to system failures, location shut‑off procedures for water, fire sprinklers, gas, and electric. Trains assigned personnel to develop professional trade and safety awareness skills. Attends in‑service training (e.g., bloodborne pathogens, cleaning solvents, floor care, first aid) to receive information on new and improved procedures. Additional Duties Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure a clean, safe work environment. Equipment Hand tools of trade and related power equipment (brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower). Use of personal computer. Safety Requirements Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations for the proper use of tools and power equipment. Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks. Complies with school district's chemical hygiene program and follows MSDS sheets. Travel Requirements Frequent travel between schools, or between schools and the Central Office. Work Schedules Must work standard schedule and overtime as needed. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English. Ability to describe cleaning, maintenance, or repair problems orally or in writing. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work. Basic arithmetic skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide). Ability to read labels on containers and materials used in the course of work. Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. Accuracy in processing paperwork according to standardized procedures. Knowledge of how to use equipment and train others. Organizational and time management skills. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Work in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents, contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc. Qualifications Profile High School or Vocational School Diploma or equivalent education sufficient to perform the duties. Previous successful experience in building management/maintenance or equivalent combination of experience and training. State Motor Vehicle Operator's license. Job Requirements Citizenship, residency, or work visa required. Contact Information Theresa Lacovara, Administrator 3716 E Killdeer Ave Post Falls, Idaho 83854 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io FLSA Status: Non‑exempt Position Type: Full‑time #J-18808-Ljbffr