Head Custodian

Head Custodian Position

This job posting is for any head custodian position in the district that may become available for the 2026-2027 school year. Schools may vary based on vacancies.

Job Title – Head Custodian

Supervisor: Principal

Job Goal: To provide excellent custodial, grounds-keeping services so that facilities are well maintained, comfortable and efficient educational and work environments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three (3) or more years of successful custodial experience.
• Possess and maintain valid driver's license.
• Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
• Ability to work in locations involving heights or confined spaces; to work indoors and outdoors year-round in noisy, crowded environments, and inclement weather.
• Demonstrated skills using standard tools, equipment, materials, methods, and practices of the custodial trade.
• Ability to use technology as required to perform job responsibilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in cleaning furniture, floors, walls, windows, light fixtures, and plumbing fixtures and in making routine repairs.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions for custodial projects, including use of chemicals.
• Ability to read and follow plans, directions, and lay-outs for custodial projects.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to supervise the work of others.
• Ability to make estimates of time and material needed for efficient project completion.
• Ability to climb and work from scaffolding, ladders, and heights.
• Ability to engage in prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning and reaching.
• Strength and agility to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to exert up to 75 pounds of force.
• Strong leadership, organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to effectively lead and implement simultaneous projects and initiatives while meeting multiple deadlines.
• High level of personal initiative and ability to work without close supervision.
• Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work after hours, weekends, shift work or holidays if necessary.
• Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
• Such alternative qualifications to those listed as the Board may require.

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.
• Provides services to provide a clean work and learning environment at the school.
• Performs duties in a courteous and professional manner.
• Establishes and maintains a system of Custodial Work Management that ensures an efficient and effective balance between operational and preventive custodial services for the school.
• Demonstrates skill, and knowledge when operating equipment and using materials to care for lawns, plants, floors, furniture, and fixtures.
• Uses proper safety equipment as appropriate when performing custodial duties.
• Stores, uses, and disposes of chemicals, cleaners, and products in accordance with established procedures and instructions.
• Delivers supplies to offices and classrooms.
• Moves, sets up, re-arranges, or removes furniture as directed.
• Replaces light bulbs where needed.
• Monitors assigned facilities so that debris is picked up, restrooms are cleaned, floors are swept and mopped, garbage receptacles are emptied, fixtures and furnishings are dusted, and facilities are cleaned in accordance with established procedures and instructions.
• Schedules, implements, and monitors program of grounds keeping and grass cutting for assigned outdoor areas and school properties.
• Performs regular, routine inspection of buildings and grounds for safety hazards, repairs, or service and reports needs or solves issues according to established school system procedures.
• Assists principal with making work schedules for designated personnel and coordinates and oversees the schedule of work as directed by the principal.
• Requisitions materials and supplies as needed, and makes recommendations of supplies and equipment for purchase; includes supplies for bathroom tissue, hand towels, cleaners, deodorizers, and other necessary materials and supplies.
• Provides on-the-job training to the custodial staff as needed in accordance with school system policies and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains effective and appropriate interpersonal relationships with administrators, supervisors, students, and school faculty and staff.
• Engages in personal professional growth, ongoing training, and demonstrates professional ethics and effective leadership.
• Engages in required orientations, trainings, and meetings as required.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
• Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.
• Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
• Properly cares for tools, equipment, and material resources of the school system.
• Serves on school system committees, tasks forces, and representative groups as required.
• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.
• Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the principal.

Terms of Employment: As established by the Board and applicable state law.

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Jefferson County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.