Head Custodian II

Head Custodian II GENERAL INFORMATION Title: Head Custodian II Department: Facilities & Maintenance Salary Grade: Schedule C
FLSA Status: Non-exempt Site/Location: Sandusky Middle School Reports to: Building Administrator Date: 01/29/2026 POSITION SUMMARY


Success candidate must be capable of working reliably and independently to carry out assigned tasks and work schedules. This position is designated as Essential Personnel, which requires that employees report to their assigned job site during emergency situations, such as snow, inclement weather, or other emergency situations as deemed by the Superintendent. May be on call for emergency situations, including weather and other building emergencies.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Candidates must understand and carry out both written and oral instructions.
• Maintain work schedules in the performance of cleaning tasks.
• Read or recognize cleaning chemical labels.
• Properly select, mix and apply cleaning agents appropriate to the task. Maintain cooperative working relationships and harmony within the workplace.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move items during certain tasks: sweeping, mopping (dust/wet), dusting, scrubbing, buffing and reviving assigned schools floors.
• Windows inside/outside cleaned as needed during the school year
• Performs daily floor care during school year per schedule provided from Supervisor for Environmental Services.
• Performs annual refinish of all hall, offices, libraries, clinics and gymnasiums hard surface flooring (i.e.: VCT, Terrazzo, Marble) for cleanliness and safety.
• Ability to operate various cleaning equipment (i.e.: ride on scrubbers, walk behind scrubbers, propane burnishes, buffers) appropriate to the task
• Performs cleaning, restocking and disinfecting of all hall, offices, libraries, clinics and gymnasiums restrooms as assigned areas for cleanliness and safety.
• Picks up paper and other debris around the outside / inside building daily, empties and cleans trash receptacles as needed during the day.
• Coordinates any setups, additional custodial support, functions per school calendar with the Supervisor for Environmental Services weekly.
• Other duties as assigned by either Building Administrator and/or Supervisor for Environmental Services

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES Personal Competencies

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality

Leadership Competencies

• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively

Functional Competencies

• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Candidate must have at least two years experience in the custodial field and 1 year supervisory experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Understands and carries out out both written and oral instructions.
• Reads or recognizes cleaning chemical labels.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling,crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling.
• Designated as Essential Personnel - Employees must report to assigned job siteduring emergency situations including weather and building emergencies.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• As assigned by Supervisor for Environmental Services

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimal travel within the city of Lynchburg

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. AAP/EEO STATEMENT LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. JOB STATUS: OPEN SALARY: Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: DAYS: 260 START DATE: 2025-2026