Head Custodian

JOHNSTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HEAD CUSTODIAN JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the Principal, performs a variety of general custodial and light groundskeeping work in the care and maintenance of assigned school buildings and facilities. Work involves sweeping, mopping and using vacuum cleaners to clean floors; washing walls, woodwork and fixtures; and policing buildings to empty trash receptacles and pick up debris, etc. Employee is also responsible for requisitioning necessary cleaning supplies. 

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

• General knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, strips, waxes and buffs floor surfaces.
• Cleans restroom areas and replenishes paper supplies and soap as necessary. Cleans windows, walls, woodwork, blinds and light fixtures.
• Dusts and cleans desks and other furniture.
• Empties trash receptacles; deposits recyclable material in proper receptacles.
• Sweeps sidewalks and walkways outside of buildings; polices grounds, picking up debris; shovels snow and/or applies de-icing compounds to walkways and driveways, as necessary.
• Replaces burned-out light bulbs.
• Sets traps for rodents and other pests, appropriately discarding trapped animals.
• Ability to supervise and work effectively with others.
• Ability to estimate long-range requirements for custodial supplies.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Raises and lowers flags at start and end of workday.
• Performs minor maintenance on appliances, as abilities allow.
• May open and secure buildings at start and end of workday.
• May turn on and off lights at start and end of day, respectively, and adjust heating or air conditioning, as appropriate.
• May arrange furniture for meetings or other events. Performs related work as required.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Class B Commercial Drivers License.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. and no greater than 50 lbs. 
• Attends job related training classes and workshops.
• Completes any other duties as assigned. 

Johnston County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the employment, tenure, or promotion of employees on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin or disability.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.