Lead Custodian - Edmonson Elementary

Position Type:

Maintenance/Custodial/Manager/Supervisor

Date Posted:

4/16/2025

Location:

Maintenance

District:

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Position: Lead Custodian - Edustaff

Location: Edmonson Elementary

Work schedule: 6:00 am - 2:30pm, some overtime expected

Pay Rate: $20-$22.53 based on qualifications

Oversee and participate in a variety of cleaning and custodial/facility maintenance activities at Edmonson Elementary; train and provide work direction to assigned staff, when applicable.

RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Plan, organize and schedule custodial services at the Edmonson Elementary in performing a variety of custodial tasks.
• Assist Edmonson Elementary Staff with the arrival and dismissal of students.
• Monitor inventory levels of instructional and custodial supplies; order, receive, store and distribute instructional and custodial supplies and materials as directed.
• Lead and participate in the cleaning and sanitizing of restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeterias, gymnasiums, offices and related facilities; dust and polish furniture and woodwork; empty waste receptacles; spot mop spills; remove gum, debris and graffiti as needed.
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals; fill dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; clean mirrors, tile and windows; unclog drains and toilets.
• Sweep, scrub, mop, strip, wax and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets.
• Pick up paper and other debris from school grounds, walkways and areas adjacent to school facilities; remove and dispose of banners and posters; sweep concrete surfaces adjacent to school building.
• Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines, steam cleaners and other equipment as assigned.
• Coordinate the use of school facilities by community organizations and outside groups; plan and coordinate custodial work as necessary to prepare facilities for special events; move and arrange furniture and equipment.
• Raise and lower flags; unlock and lock doors and gates, check door readers daily, assuring Edmonson Elementary is properly secured; set alarms as appropriate.
• Lead and participate in thorough cleaning and restoration of Edmonson Elementary during school vacation periods.
• Communicate with personnel, outside agencies and others to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.
• Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate personnel; report need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority.
• Maintain various records related to facility usage, inventory and assigned activities.
• Availability for overtime (e.g., early mornings, nights, and weekends) for snow removal services as it relates to Edmonson Elementary and other District facilities.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Perform maintenance and repair activities as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Proper methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in modern custodial work.
• Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.
• Requirements of maintaining buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Principles of training and providing work direction.

ABILITY TO:

• Oversee and participate in a variety of cleaning and custodial maintenance activities.
• Maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.
• Estimate quantity and types of supplies needed.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment.
• Operate assigned custodial equipment.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Perform minor non-technical repairs.
• Observe and report need for maintenance and repair.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain records related to work performed.
• Meet schedules and time lines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Any combination equivalent to: two years of custodial work experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

• Indoor and outdoor work environment.
• Subject to fumes, dust and odors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of custodial equipment.
• Walking or standing for extended periods of time.
• Seeing to perform custodial duties.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects as assigned by position.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
• Climbing ladders and working from heights to replace light bulbs.

HAZARDS:

• Exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals.
• Working on ladders.

Qualified Applicant Procedure:

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Selected candidates will be required to have a district paid fingerprint criminal history check processed through the Michigan State Police and FBI.

It shall be the policy of the district not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, genetic information, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law.