Lead Custodian- High School

Lead Custodian- High School Norwalk Community School District, Norwalk High School – Norwalk, Iowa Job Details Job ID: 5717925 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: May 15, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC) Job Description Job Title: Lead Custodian Reports to: Buildings & Grounds Director Position Purpose: Provide responsible daily custodial operations, maintaining a sanitary and safe facility for students, employees and the public; minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure; ensuring that assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner and overseeing and supporting assigned custodians in the performance of their assignments. Essential Performance Responsibilities Cleans assigned school facilities (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, grounds) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe work environment. Delivers various items and materials (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture) for the purpose of ensuring adequate supplies to the appropriate parties. Informs students, other site personnel and supervisor for the purpose of providing information regarding activities, safety and/or proper maintenance of facilities. Inspects school facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in clean condition, and identifying necessary repairs. Assists the Buildings & Grounds secretary in organizing and implementing written work schedules of custodial employees. Assists Buildings & Grounds Director in providing feedback for custodial employee performance reviews. Works directly with the Buildings & Grounds secretary to schedule and monitor substitutes as necessary, including monitoring floating custodian assignments. Assists with preventive maintenance and minor repair of all custodial equipment, building equipment as directed. Oversees minor maintenance work performed by custodial staff. Maintains inventory of supplies. Develops requisitions with building custodians for school and cleaning supplies. Meets with principals and custodians to provide reports on building needs and conditions and reports the status to the Buildings and Grounds Director. Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, alarms) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning educational environment. Checks buildings and grounds to ensure that they are properly cleaned and maintained - this includes snow removal. Arranges furniture and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and events. Works with school district employees, service companies and contractors to maintain and improve the work environment. Works with school principals or designee developing work orders. Works with Buildings & Grounds Director to solicit price proposals from vendors for supplies and equipment and assists with soliciting price proposals from outside contractors. Instructs custodial employees on how to respond to system failures, location shut off procedures for water, fire sprinklers, gas and electric. Other duties as assigned by Buildings & Grounds Director. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to operate life safety equipment (fire panels) in the building. Ability to use chemicals, equipment, tools and work processes in cleaning and preventative maintenance of public facilities and grounds. Ability to read and comprehend labels, signs and written instructions. Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Ability to prioritize work. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a building team and district team. Ability to establish positive and respectful relations with all staff, students and the public to provide excellent customer service. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to safely operate mechanical equipment including but not limited to waxing machines, auto scrubber, carpet cleaner, vacuum, custodial cart, leaf blower, snow blower, and weed trimmer. Ability to use technology and communication equipment including but not limited to the telephone, radios, work orders, and email. A past history of punctuality, good attendance, and positive interactions with students, staff, and public. Qualifications Profile 3-5 years custodial experience preferred. Experience managing people and/or projects preferred. Experience working in a school setting a plus. Physical Requirements Physical requirements vary by individual job assignment but requires a minimum of the following: lifting lunchroom tables, walking (15-25,000 steps/day), standing, bending, carrying, climbing ladders and stairs, lifting minimum of 50 pounds, driving, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, and stooping. Working Conditions Varied. Terms of Employment 12-month work year. Wage and work year to be established by the Board. Employment subject to provisions of board policy, state and federal law. Evaluation Performance will be evaluated annually by the Buildings & Grounds Director, or in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of staff. FLSA Status Non-Exempt. Position Type: Full-time. Equal Opportunity Employer All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education