Head Custodian School-Based

Head Custodian School-Based

Dare County Schools

Manteo High School - Manteo, North Carolina

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Job Details

Job ID:5345370

Application Deadline:Posted until filled

Posted:Yesterday

Starting Date:Sep 30, 2025

Job Description

Dare County Schools

Head Custodian

Salary: State Salary Schedule

Reports to: Principal

(w/ guidance from Director of Facilities)

Job Title: Head Custodian

Direct Reports: Custodial Staff

Reports to: Building Administrator

Position Summary: In addition to normal custodial duties the head custodian will:

Assist the custodial staff of a building in providing a clean, safe and sanitary environment for the students and staff. Perform a variety of tasks in custodial services for the building or campus that may include, but not be limited to training, budgeting, ordering, inventory, providing equipment and supplies, interviewing potential custodial employees and supervising custodial staff.

Duties and responsibilities:

Supervise, direct, instruct and train custodial personnel in routine and non-routine duties, with special emphasis on safety procedures

Analyze and allocate workload equitably and provide clear instructions regarding operations and duties

Prepare and maintain an annual budget for custodial equipment and supplies.

Consult with administrator relating to school activities and community use of building and arrange needed services

Provide positive and consistent leadership for employees

Respond to office and staff requests

Input building maintenance needs into the work order system, work with maintenance personnel as needed and maintain adequate records

Inspect building(s) to insure quality services and discuss results with other custodians and administrators as needed

Assist Administrator with Employee Performance Appraisal as requested

Maintain employee work schedules, vacation schedules, overtime, absence reports, time cards, etc. for payroll purposes

Perform energy management functions as required

Respond to emergencies in an appropriate manner

Maintain recycling program if required

Assist in cafeteria during lunch if requested

Be an ambassador of DCS's values. Be a good role model to students and fellow employees by demonstrating commitment to work ethic, and guide the behavior of their team members accordingly.

Perform other duties as necessary or as requested by building administration

Skills Required (interpersonal, physical and soft skills)

Contact with all levels of building personnel and district personnel, students, parents, rental groups, custodial vendors and the community. Required to be able to climb stairs and/or ladders, exerting 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly, have the ability to squat, bend, stoop, reach, push and pull. Attendance at required meetings. Overtime may be required. Exhibit a professional manner. Ability to work in a calm and efficient manner. Ability to organize. Ability to understand all phases of the job. Ability to be a team player.

Position Type:Full-Time