What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Custodian position at Avon Community School Corporation?
Head Custodian JobID: 5656
Position Type
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian
Date Posted
3/3/2025
Location
Maintenance
Date Available
07/01/2025
Closing Date
When Filled
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Title of Position: Head Custodian
Primary Job Functions: To perform custodial duties assigned, supervise personnel, plan programs for cleaning, maintain an inventory on equipment and supplies, requisition necessary equipment and supplies, and maintain an efficient staff. Monitor employee performance. While completing these duties, good relationships should be maintained with the warehouse department, corporation personnel and the community, as well as projecting a genuine care and concern for all students. This position requires consistent attendance and punctuality as well as the capability to handle confidential information.
Salary Lane: GRCAM - Hourly starting pay varies based on building grade level.
Elementary - $23.00
Middle School - $23.75
High School - $24.25
Multi Building - $24.75
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Assigned Workday Calendar: 260-261 days (Full Calendar Year)
Job Status: Full-Time - 40 Hours per Week
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm
Benefits: Full-time positions are eligible for medical, dental insurance as well as supplemental benefits such as vision, life insurance, disability, etc. Eligible for PERF Retirement.
Paid Time Off Benefits: Eligible
Holiday Pay: Eligible
Qualifications
Education: High school education or equivalent is required.
Certification: Desirable but not required. Motivation should be sufficient to obtain certification through organizational or company programs.
Experience: At least 2 years as a custodian with a desire to be in a supervisory capacity. If experience is less than 2 years, must demonstrate a willingness to be instructed by and learn from experienced supervisors.
Skills and Knowledge: To manage employees, plan for an efficient cleaning operation, and knowledge of equipment.
Other: Ability to maintain a positive relationship with pupils, staff, parents, and the community.
Essential Functions
Work areas and specific duties in each area to be performed by building custodians shall be assigned and supervised by the Head Custodian of the building. The Head Custodian shall confer with the building Principal and the Director of Facilities when establishing the duties for the custodians in the building.
Reports directly to the building Principal concerning needs of the individual building.
Accountable to the Director of Facilities relative to the coordination of work between other buildings, summer work schedules, and continuity within the corporation.
Responsible for all disciplinary measures concerning custodians within the building, with guidance from the building Principal and the Director of Facilities.
Maintain inventory of all supplies and prepare material and equipment orders.
Prepare a summer work schedule at the end of the regular school year to ensure completion of work before school starts in the fall.
Be self-directed and active in the building during the workday without direction from the Principal and Director of Facilities.
Demonstrates a propensity for leadership and the ability to be self-motivated.
Assume pride and accept responsibility for the condition of the building.
Schedule all overtime work in the building. If no other employee is willing to work overtime for an approved school function, it becomes the responsibility of the Head Custodian to work that event.
Willing to fill in if necessary for absent staff members, i.e. if third shift custodian does not report to work, Head Custodian must report at an appropriate hour to unlock the building for the various commodities that are delivered each morning.
Must have thorough understanding of the chemicals that are used within the building and read and understand the accompanying Safety Data Sheets.
Willing to receive calls and report for emergencies at any hour.
Maintain an exemplary attendance record.
Shall be responsible for security of building, i.e. lock-up, turning off lights, computers.
Be aware of and practice universal precautions.
Be responsible for condition of grounds, i.e. mowing, weeding, and picking up debris.
Understand and utilize the facilities computer software.
Participate in professional development, as assigned.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
Avon Community School Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The Avon Community School Corporation also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.
This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator.
Ms. Kristin Williams
Director of Human Resources
7203 E. US Highway 36
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-6000
Position Type
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian
Date Posted
3/3/2025
Location
Maintenance
Date Available
07/01/2025
Closing Date
When Filled
Additional Information: Show/Hide
Title of Position: Head Custodian
Primary Job Functions: To perform custodial duties assigned, supervise personnel, plan programs for cleaning, maintain an inventory on equipment and supplies, requisition necessary equipment and supplies, and maintain an efficient staff. Monitor employee performance. While completing these duties, good relationships should be maintained with the warehouse department, corporation personnel and the community, as well as projecting a genuine care and concern for all students. This position requires consistent attendance and punctuality as well as the capability to handle confidential information.
Salary Lane: GRCAM - Hourly starting pay varies based on building grade level.
Elementary - $23.00
Middle School - $23.75
High School - $24.25
Multi Building - $24.75
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Assigned Workday Calendar: 260-261 days (Full Calendar Year)
Job Status: Full-Time - 40 Hours per Week
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm
Benefits: Full-time positions are eligible for medical, dental insurance as well as supplemental benefits such as vision, life insurance, disability, etc. Eligible for PERF Retirement.
Paid Time Off Benefits: Eligible
Holiday Pay: Eligible
Qualifications
Education: High school education or equivalent is required.
Certification: Desirable but not required. Motivation should be sufficient to obtain certification through organizational or company programs.
Experience: At least 2 years as a custodian with a desire to be in a supervisory capacity. If experience is less than 2 years, must demonstrate a willingness to be instructed by and learn from experienced supervisors.
Skills and Knowledge: To manage employees, plan for an efficient cleaning operation, and knowledge of equipment.
Other: Ability to maintain a positive relationship with pupils, staff, parents, and the community.
Essential Functions
Work areas and specific duties in each area to be performed by building custodians shall be assigned and supervised by the Head Custodian of the building. The Head Custodian shall confer with the building Principal and the Director of Facilities when establishing the duties for the custodians in the building.
Reports directly to the building Principal concerning needs of the individual building.
Accountable to the Director of Facilities relative to the coordination of work between other buildings, summer work schedules, and continuity within the corporation.
Responsible for all disciplinary measures concerning custodians within the building, with guidance from the building Principal and the Director of Facilities.
Maintain inventory of all supplies and prepare material and equipment orders.
Prepare a summer work schedule at the end of the regular school year to ensure completion of work before school starts in the fall.
Be self-directed and active in the building during the workday without direction from the Principal and Director of Facilities.
Demonstrates a propensity for leadership and the ability to be self-motivated.
Assume pride and accept responsibility for the condition of the building.
Schedule all overtime work in the building. If no other employee is willing to work overtime for an approved school function, it becomes the responsibility of the Head Custodian to work that event.
Willing to fill in if necessary for absent staff members, i.e. if third shift custodian does not report to work, Head Custodian must report at an appropriate hour to unlock the building for the various commodities that are delivered each morning.
Must have thorough understanding of the chemicals that are used within the building and read and understand the accompanying Safety Data Sheets.
Willing to receive calls and report for emergencies at any hour.
Maintain an exemplary attendance record.
Shall be responsible for security of building, i.e. lock-up, turning off lights, computers.
Be aware of and practice universal precautions.
Be responsible for condition of grounds, i.e. mowing, weeding, and picking up debris.
Understand and utilize the facilities computer software.
Participate in professional development, as assigned.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
Avon Community School Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The Avon Community School Corporation also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.
This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator.
Ms. Kristin Williams
Director of Human Resources
7203 E. US Highway 36
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-6000
Salary : $23 - $25
