Head Custodian Louisville City School District Louisville Middle School - Louisville, Ohio This job is also posted in Louisville City School District Job Details

Job ID:

5908709

Application Deadline:

Sep 04, 2026 3:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

LOUISVILLE CITY SCHOOLS

JOB

DESCRIPTION

Position:

Head Custodian Supervisor:

Director of Maintenance

Description:

Responsible for the cleanliness of assigned building and entrance grounds; cooperate in organizing and coordinating daily work schedules, remove snow and ice from entrance ways. Responsible for performing various minor maintenance tasks as necessary

NOTE:

The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Essential Functions:

Ensure safety of students Check the heating and cooling systems Request needed equipment, materials and supplies Shovel and remove snow from entrance ways Maintain a clean and safe boiler room Sweep, vacuum, mop and wax floors Empty and clean waste receptacles, trash pails and pencil sharpeners in assigned areas Refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers and bathroom tissue in assigned areas in all school building restrooms Remove cobwebs, clean windows and chalkboards in assigned areas Check boiler room as assigned Secure building as directed by supervisor Clean and maintain custodial equipment and materials Clean and sanitize restrooms Conduct periodic inspections of the building Complete paperwork and inventory as required by supervisor Promote good safety practices and procedures Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, parents and community Attend meetings and in-services as required Pass on specific oral and/or written instructions for assignments to other custodial employees Perform minor repairs, including, but not limited to, glass replacement, electrical repairs, wood repairs, painting and metal repairs Ensure the care, condition, appearance, repair or replacement of all physical equipment, building, facilities, and grounds Perform seasonal duties such as grass mowing, raking, salting and snow removal, litter removal, sprinkling, landscaping, trimming, etc., Maintain records and complete reports Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner Maintain respect at all times for confidential information Promote good public relations Knowledge of computers skills, emails, and spreadsheets

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and building occupants Assist in ensuring building is secure and locked Maintain accurate inventory of all custodial equipment, materials and supplies Perform minor electrical, plumbing duties as required Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Director or Director of Operations Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as responsible citizens

Qualifications:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Five years related experience preferred Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to work effectively with others Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing Effective, active listening skills Organizational and problem solving skills Knowledge of heating and cooling systems Knowledge of appropriate safety procedures Trained in the proper care and storage of chemicals Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels Knowledge of the care of materials, methods and practices essential to proper cleaning of a facility Knowledge of the care and proper use of sweepers, vacuum machines, mops, brushes, wax machines, cleaning fluids and other cleaning materials and equipment Ability to work independently

Equipment Operated:

Vacuum cleaners, rotary and guided machines such as scrubbing and carpet cleaners Wet/dry mops and brooms Various hand tools, e.g., putty knives, screwdrivers, electrical hand tools, saws, drills, and sanders Wet and dry vac Floor waxing machine Ladders Lawn equipment Snow blower Floor scrubbers Various power and plumbing tools Snow removal and landscaping equipment Scrubbers and buffers Power washer Stripping machine Portable air compressor

Additional Working Conditions:

Frequent exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue Frequent operation of vehicle in inclement weather conditions Occasional interaction with unruly children Frequent requirement to lift, carry, push and pull various supplies and materials up to a maximum of 60 pounds, e.g., unloading trucks, carrying copy paper, pushing trash cart, salt, pails Frequent climbing of ladders and stairs Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see (occasional color vision required), read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, climb, balance, kneel and stoop Occasional excessive standing, e.g., to perform repairs Occasional requirement to walk in excess of 2-3 miles per day Frequent repetitive hand motion, e.g., waxing, mopping, sweeping, washing Frequent exposure to loud noises, e.g., power tools, vacuum sweeper Occasional request to work overtime Occasional requirement to push and pull up a maximum of 300 pounds on wheels Complies with all Louisville Board of Education policies and procedures This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.

Position Type:

N/A