Valparaiso Community School CorporationValparaiso High SchoolTitle: Head CustodianQualificationsA high school education or the equivalentMinimum of three years of custodial, janitorial, facilities, groundskeeping, or closely related experience preferredDemonstrated ability to coach employees, address performance concerns, hold staff accountable, resolve routine workplace issues, and provide clear and timely feedback.Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, dependability, and skill in custodial duties in previous yearsPossesses computer and word processing skillsFamiliarity with all materials and equipment used in the care of the building and groundsPossesses the ability to maintain congenial, positive, and productive working relationships with students, staff, and the publicHas good communication skills; can follow written and oral instructions as well as provide clear written and oral instructions to custodiansAbility to pass a skills testJob GoalProvide students, staff, and visitors with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficiently maintained environment in which to learn, work, and participate in school activities. Serve as the building's custodial manager by leading, supervising, training, scheduling, and supporting custodial staff; monitoring building conditions and custodial performance; coordinating custodial services for daily operations and special events; and ensuring established district procedures, safety requirements, and cleanliness standards are consistently met.ExpectationsPromotes a professional, respectful, collaborative, and accountable work environment among custodial staff; communicates expectations clearly; addresses routine conflicts appropriately; maintains confidentiality regarding personnel matters; and works to build positive team morale and employee retention.Provides leadership for the building custodial staff and performs a variety of tasks involving general care of the building and grounds; the work involves cleaning, repairing, and maintenance.Demonstrates positive leadership and promotes a workplace culture of teamwork, respect, and professionalism.Provides input and feedback in the evaluation of the high school custodial staff.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to resolve minor conflicts professionally.Maintains security and safety of building as outlined by Principal or his/her designee.Oversees that the building and premises are kept neat and clean at all times.Provides great customer service and interacts appropriately with students, staff, and visitors.Must be able to navigate challenging interpersonal situations with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.Provides direct day-to-day supervision and leadership of assigned custodial staff,



including establishing work assignments, communicating expectations, monitoring performance, inspecting completed work, providing coaching and feedback, and addressing performance concerns in accordance with district procedures.May be required to address administrative or operational responsibilities outside of normal working hours, including employee call-offs, staffing needs, equipment issues, emergencies, and other time-sensitive matters.Provides structured onboarding and job-specific training for new custodial employees using district-approved procedures, training materials, checklists, and standards. Models proper procedures, verifies employee understanding and competency, maintains required training documentation, and provides ongoing coaching and retraining as necessary.Performs all duties and ensures custodial staff maintain high standards of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency: dusts and cleans classrooms and offices, washes walls and woodwork, washes windows, sweeps, mops, strips, scrubs, buffs, and waxes floors, shampoos and vacuums carpets, and washes and sanitizes bathroom fixtures and drinking fountains, and replenishes supplies.Conducts routine and documented inspections of the building and assigned custodial areas to verify cleanliness, safety, completion of assigned work, and compliance with established district standards. Identifies and corrects deficiencies proactively.Maintains systems for tracking assignments, staffing coverage, training, overtime, work orders, equipment needs, inventory, and other operational responsibilities; ensures required documentation is accurate, current, and completed in a timely manner.Demonstrates consistent follow-through on identified concerns and communicates status updates to the appropriate administrator or supervisor until matters are resolved.Maintains an accurate inventory of custodial supplies, materials, and equipment; monitors usage and anticipated needs; initiates orders sufficiently in advance to prevent operational disruptions; and uses district resources responsibly and cost-effectively.Conducts an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep, and repair.Keeps records on regular maintenance of filters, motors, pumps, fans, etc.Maintains and tracks custodial and grounds equipment including, but not limited to, mowers,



edgers, weed eaters, etc., as well as custodial power equipment.Routinely inspects buildings, grounds, and mechanical equipment to ensure proper maintenance and safety.Reports immediately to the principal any damage to school property (inside or out).Identifies maintenance and facility concerns; submits appropriate work orders; prioritizes concerns based on safety and operational impact; tracks outstanding workorders; follows up as necessary; and communicates significant or unresolved concerns to the Building Principal and/or Buildings & Grounds Coordinator.Monitors building mechanical systems for apparent operational concerns, performs routine checks within the scope of assigned responsibilities and training, and promptly reports or submits work orders for conditions requiring specialized maintenance.Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste.Oversees the opening and closing of the building each school day to determine, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured, and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off.Assists building administrators in working with special groups who use the building in the off hours and schedules custodian for events.Must be able to work independently to complete assigned tasks.Demonstrate necessary organizational and leadership skillsPerforms other duties consistent with the position as assigned by the Building Principal, Buildings & Grounds Coordinator, or other appropriate district administrator.Physical DemandsMust be able to bend, reach, walk, and stand for prolonged periods of timeMust be able to lift 50 lbs. due to moving heavy objects at times, such as furniture or equipmentRequired to operate power equipment such as buffers and scrubbersMay need to take precautions to avoid exposure to cleaning and stripping compounds and fumesExposed to noise from power equipmentMay require periodically working outdoors in inclement weather, including snow removalPotential exposure to ordinary diseases carried by studentsMay need to take precautions to avoid exposure to student bodily fluidsMay be required to be on call to return to work off hours for emergenciesMay need to take precautions when inspecting the cause of fire alarmsReports ToBuilding Principal and Buildings & Grounds Coordinator, in accordance with the Head Custodian Framework and SOP.TermsYear-round position, full benefit package, paid time off, Public Employees Retirement Fund (PERF)Salary Range$50,000 - $55,000Internal applicants should send a letter of interest to Ms. Barb Johnson, [email protected].#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Head Custodian (Valparaíso)
🏢 Valparaiso Community School District
📍 Valparaíso