Head Custodian

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodial Maintenance IV

Date Posted:
7/16/2026

Location:
Dodge City Public Schools - Sunnyside Elementary
Job Title: Elementary School Head Custodian
Location: Maintenance
Payment Rate: In accordance with the USD 443 Salary Schedule - Salary Range - $21.63 - $33.84 hourly - Fulltime - 260 days
Evaluation & Benefits: In accordance with the USD 443 Classified Handbook
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Custodial Maintenance Supervisor/ Building Supervisor

PURPOSE: The job of Elementary School Head Custodian is done for the purpose/s of providing guidance, assistance and oversight while maintaining an attractive, sanitary and safe facility for students, staff and the public; providing equipment and furniture for meetings, classroom activities and events; 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 or their assignments.

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibilities is desired.
• Must be 18 years of age.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to understand and implement district safety policies and requirements including those related to chemical hazards, bloodborne pathogens and hazardous energy sources.
• Ability to perform a variety of general maintenance functions and to keep maintenance and inventory records.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to work with direct supervision for teaching purposes.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working under direct supervision using standardized routines; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization's services.
• Supervising and evaluating seven to twenty employees.
• Assists with set up and removal of audio/visual equipment for the purpose of providing assistance and ensuring operational performance of resources.
• Assists with snow removal for the purpose of ensuring a safe area clear of snow, in all necessary areas.
• Cleans assigned facilities for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Communicates with district personnel via email. Phone, and written message for the purpose of providing information and/or assistance, taking appropriate action and/or referring to someone else if appropriate.
• Conducts a variety of training for the purpose of ensuring that emergency procedures are in order, alarm systems are operational and/or established procedures are effective.
• Consults with supervisor for the purpose of planning, prioritizing and scheduling custodial activities and achieving site maintenance objectives.
• Coordinates facility maintenance activities and assigned custodial and grounds personnel for the purpose of ensuring functions are performed efficiently in accordance with site requirements.
• Coordinates routine and emergency shift schedules and assignments for the purpose of ensuring adequate staffing for site requirements.
• Informs students and other site personnel for the purpose of providing information and direction regarding activities. Safety issues and/or proper maintenance of facilities and/or equipment.
• Inspects facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and identifying necessary repairs to facilities and/or equipment.
• Maintains facility cleanliness for the purpose of providing a clean, sanitary environment conducive to learning.
• Oversees other custodial services employees for the purpose of ensuring appropriate use of time while focusing on job performance, to meet work requirements.
• Oversees facility maintenance activities for the purpose of ensuring that functions are performed efficiently in compliance with established standards.
• Performs summer maintenance for the purpose of completing and/or facilitation of summer construction and/or preparation for the following year.
• Performs preventative maintenance and/or minor repairs on custodial equipment and facility for the purpose of maintaining facility in operational order and ensuring proper functioning of items.
• Prepares facilities for daily operations as may be required for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard free.
• Prepares facility for additional activities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, providing proper functioning and usability of items and facility
• Requisitions equipment, supplies and materials for the purpose of maintaining availability of required items and completing jobs efficiently.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns for the purpose of taking appropriate action notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to situations and/or inquiries for the purpose of taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Secures facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and potential liability.
• Supports other site maintenance staff for the purpose of completing site custodial activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but could be loud.