Head Custodian

Head Custodian Shawnee Heights USD 450 Shawnee Heights Middle School - Tecumseh, Kansas Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Shawnee Heights USD 450 Job Details Job ID: 5917591 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Sep 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Title: Head Custodian at Shawnee Heights Middle School Schedule: 8 hours per day / Year Round Employment Reports to: Building Principal and Custodial Coordinator Supervises: Custodial staff of the assigned facility Purpose and Objectives of the Position: The Head Custodian is an important member of the school staff as he/she must continually strive to maintain and improve the physical environment in which learning takes place. This effort requires not only his/her assistance as directed by the Custodial Coordinator and Principal, but also the ability to “see” needs and correct them without specific direction. Essential Job Functions: Ability to perform all tasks the regular custodian performs. Ability to provide a safe, attractive, comfortable, and clean environment to ensure full and productive use of district facilities. Ability to coordinate and supervise the activities of the custodial staff. Ability to promote a caring, helping attitude toward staff, students, and patrons, and convey that attitude in all that he/she does. Ability to supervise, motivate, and direct custodial employees to develop to their fullest potential. Ability to ensure all activities conform to district guidelines. Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and community. Ability to safely operate all equipment and machinery as required. Ability to work to implement the vision and mission of the district. Building Maintenance: Building maintenance is a daily responsibility. The following maintenance needs should be identified as the Head Custodian performs his/her regular duties and either corrected or reported to the Principal or Buildings and Grounds Coordinator: Replacement of light bulbs and ballasts – light switches – electrical plugs. Replacement of damaged ceiling and floor tiles. Minor locker repair. Repair urinal / toilet flush valves. Snow and ice removal on sidewalks, including walking roof for damage. Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions: Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials, maximum of 75 pounds. Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, reaching, climbing, balancing and walking long distances. Must work indoors and outdoors year-round. Must occasionally work in noisy and crowded environment, with numerous interruptions. Must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors. General Responsibilities: Ability to open, close, and secure buildings each school day. (Doors may need to remain locked from the outside in certain areas.) Ability to raise the United States flag, and Kansas flag, before school commences and lower the same after school closing. Ability to check daily and ensure all exit doors will open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy. Ability to immediately report unauthorized persons on the school premises to the Principal. Ability to immediately report damaged to school property to the Principal and/or Building and Grounds Coordinator. Ability to keep building and premises (including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas) neat, clean and safe at all times. Ability to clean corridors and drinking fountains daily. Check restrooms after recess, lunch, and assemblies and clean as needed. Ability to receive, deliver, and store all school supplies. Ability to set up for assemblies, prepare the cafeteria for lunch, and move staff equipment. Ability to assist in the cafeteria during lunch as instructed by the Principal. Ability to exercise appropriate judgment and initiative to handle emergency situations as they arise. Such things as spills, sick students, stopped-up stools, and broken glass must be handled immediately and expeditiously, along with regular duties. Ability to maintain a clean building. Areas not used for instruction during the day are the Head Custodian’s major responsibility to keep clean. The Head Custodian is the custodial team leader and must instruct his/her employee(s) as to duties and techniques, communicate with them daily, constructively critique their work, and evaluate their performance. Ability to implement the wishes of the school administration to facilitate the smooth operations of the school program. Ability to maintain grounds to conform to district standards. Ability to respond to information requests in a cooperative, courteous, and timely manner. Ability to perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Principal, Custodial Coordinator, or other administrative staff. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Ability to understand chemical hazards. Must have previous experience as a school custodian or custodial service in other institutions or firms. Ability to work independently without supervision. Experience and knowledge in the areas of electrical, maintenance, and carpentry. Ability to manually lift a maximum of 75 pounds. Ability to observe and follow all school district policies at all times. Ability to react to change and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner, meeting deadlines as assigned. Ability to implement and follow all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Blood borne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan. Must verify good health by passing a physical examination, which includes TB and drug test as required. Performs other duties as assigned. Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance. Ability to keep student and personnel information and records confidential. Terms of Employment: At Will. Salary to be established by the Board. Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the USD 450 Board of Education’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel and this job description Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $18.66 to $21.56 Per Hour Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Jaxon Berry , Custodial Supervisor/Warehouse Manager District Office Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Shawnee Heights Middle School