Horizon Area_ Custodian, Head (Murphey Candler ES)

Position Type:
Custodial/Custodian, Head

Date Posted:
5/11/2026

Location:
Murphey Candler Elem
Murphey Candler Elementary School is seeking a Head Custodian who has high expectations and standards, and understands the importance of teamwork and maintaining a clean environment for our students to learn. The candidate must have the ability to operate cleaning machines such as, buffers, scrubbers, vacuums, and an understanding of the essential procedures of cleaning and sanitizing. The selected candidate must have the ability to carry out all assigned tasks in a manner of excellence to ensure a safe and clean learning environment for all stakeholders. The candidate must also be able to work cooperatively with the team in a professional manner.

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Title: Head Custodian

Ensure the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of educational facilities by performing cleaning and minor maintenance tasks. Perform work autonomously with limited supervision as an experienced individual contributor.

Essential Job Duties:

• Oversee the work of custodial staff, creating work schedules, and monitoring the cleanliness and upkeep of the facility.
• Perform various custodial and maintenance duties, including cleaning, landscaping, stripping and waxing floors, replacing ceiling lights/tiles, making minor repairs to building equipment, and securing the building.
• Conduct regular inspections of the premises to ensure safety, and security compliance with health regulations; respond promptly to maintenance requests.
• Order and maintain inventory of cleaning supplies, materials, and equipment; ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment; make requisitions as necessary for facility maintenance.
• Set up areas for events as directed; assist with moving furniture as required for various activities within the facility.
• Maintain outdoor areas through groundskeeping tasks such as landscaping and trash removal; remain onsite for special activities as required.
• Maintain all necessary records, preparing reports and conducting formal and informal inspections of building grounds.
• Anticipate tasks based on defined processes and timelines.
• May recommend process improvements that contribute to the efficiency of the custodial operations within the organization's framework.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma with 6 - 10 years of relevant experience required
• Experience as a head custodian or in a supervisory role is preferred.

Attachment(s):

• Custodian, Head