Lead Custodian

•2nd Shift

Forest Hills Public School District

Northern High

•Grand Rapids, Michigan This job is also posted in Forest Hills Public School District Job Board, and Kent ISD

Job Details

Job ID:

5926418

Application Deadline:

Sep 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined

Job Description

Lead Custodian

•2nd Shift

Northern High School

Pay Grade:

Starting at Grade 6, Step 1, $18.50 per hour

Reports To:

Head Custodian/Principal Schedule:

5 days per week / 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week

Job Summary:

The lead custodian is responsible for providing the necessary direction to keep assigned buildings clean, safe, functional, and secure in accordance with prescribed codes and established District policies and standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and community

Ability to effectively communicate in both written and spoken English language

Ability to accept and learn new processes or techniques

Knowledge, skills and experience necessary to complete work in an efficient manner are qualities needed to be eligible for employment as Lead Custodian

Essential Job Functions:

Performs regular custodial duties in assigned area of building

Sweeping, mopping, and/or scrubbing hard surface floors as needed and/or per cleaning schedule

Dusting of furniture and surfaces as needed and/or per cleaning schedule

Sanitize locker rooms, restrooms, and drinking fountains daily. Restroom and locker rooms should include all fixtures, walls, and floors

Washing windows on both the inside and outside as needed and/or per cleaning schedule

Emptying of trash, daily

Ability to operate, maintain, and make adjustments to various types of equipment as needed

Maintains inventory of custodial supplies and equipment. Restocks disposable items and provides Head Custodian with inventory usage

Vacuum carpeted areas daily

Takes instruction from Head Custodian verbally or in writing

Provide necessary direction to the team with Head Custodial direction

Responsible for preparation and service necessary for events and activities

Cleans and preserves designated spaces and equipment in the building

Assists visiting public utilizing the facilities with directions within building and in obtaining and setting up needed equipment

Maintains work related records and prepare various reports as directed

Maintains building and grounds security by opening and closing the building each school day and during special events, when directed

Performs such yard chores as grass cutting, tree trimming, shovel snow and salt walks as needed, and waste removal as requested to maintain the school grounds in a safe, clean, and attractive condition

Makes minor building repairs and routine maintenance as directed by the Head Custodian

Reports hazardous conditions immediately to the Head Custodian or Supervisor of Building and Grounds

Reports damage to the building or grounds to the Head Custodian

Be on call as needed at any time for emergency needs, overtime, or special needs falling outside of the normal working hours.

The ability to complete your daily work, plus accommodate the students, parents, administrators, and staff

Required use of ladders in the course of the daily duties for service work of equipment and fixtures

Projects a positive image for Forest Hills Public Schools whenever the public, guests, or visitors are in the building

Works closely with the Head Custodian and/or Administrators to be prepared for scheduled evening activities as needed, and unscheduled events

There is a high probability that contact with Blood-Borne material will occur within your daily duties

All duties and procedures are to be performed within health safety standards as per OSHA and/or MIOSHA

Consistent and reliable attendance

Other duties as assigned by the Head Custodian and/or Administrators

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs onto ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, such as cleaning supplies, packing and unloading trucks. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move 80 pounds, such as salt and furniture. The employees will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, scrubbing machines, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Shall be able to perform the following physical levels:

CONSTANT

ACTIVITY

PERFORMED 67-100

% of

TIME PER DAY

FREQUENT:

ACTIVITY PERFORMED 24-66

% or 2/3 OF DAY

OCCASIONAL:

ACTIVITY PERFORMED 10-30

% or 1/3 OF DAY

RARE:

ACTIVITY PERFORMED 1-10

% or 1/6 OF DAY

RARE

OCAS.

FREQ.

CONST.

FLOOR TO WAIST LIFT

100#

80#

50#

WAIST TO SHOULDER LIFT

40#

25#

17#

OVERHEAD LIFT

10#

HORIZONTAL LIFT

80#

35#

17#

7#

CARRY

Front carry

30#

25#

12.5#

PUSH

Horizontal tractive force

40#

30#

25#

12.5#

PULL

Horizontal tractive force

30#

25#

12.5#

10#

POWER GRIP

Right

19#

16#

10#

5#

Left

19#

16#

10#

5#

REACH

Overhead

Right

X

Left

X

Lateral

X

SQUAT

Sustained

X

Repetitive

X

BEND

X

HEAD/NECK

Flexion

X

Rotation

X

Static flexed position

X

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work will be performed indoors although there will be required outdoor activities as well.

Mental Functions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.

Benefits & Evaluation:

In accordance with the Custodial and Food Service Agreement.

Terms of Employment:

The employee will remain free of any alcohol or drugs throughout his/her employment with the district as outlined in Board Policy #4210.

The Forest Hills Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally prohibited basis in its employment decisions or the provision of services.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$18.50 Per Hour