Head Custodian - Middle School

About the job

Head Custodian – Middle School

Position Details

Work Calendar: 242 days

FTE: 1.0 (40 Hours per Week)

Contract Status: Contract

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: District Custodial Manager

Starting Wage: $66,662 annually

Salary Schedule/Lane: 71/F

Benefits: Eligible

Anticipated Start Date: 11/30/2026

Priority Screen Date: 11/01/2026

INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Positions Available:        One (1) Vacancy

JOB SUMMARY

The Head Custodian - Middle School maintains an attractive, sanitary, healthy, and safe facility for students, staff and public; provides equipment and furniture arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events; minimizes property damage, loss, and liability exposure; ensures that assignments are completed in a safe, proper, and timely manner; and oversees and supports assigned custodial staff in the performance of their assignments.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.  Additional minimum required qualifications for this position are:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Two years of custodial experience

• Supervisory experience

• Basic experience and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.)

• Ability to meet the significant physical demands of the position, which include frequently lifting up to 50 pounds along with frequent pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and significant fine finger dexterity

• Valid Utah driver’s license and evidence of insurability

• Speak, read, write, present professionally, analyze, understand, and interpret written and verbal communications in English

• Must be a current Salt Lake City School District Employee

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

These are examples of skills and experience that the best qualified candidates may have.  Not having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration.

• Experience following safety practices and procedures and utilizing industrial cleaning methods such as “Team Cleaning,” “I.P.M.,” and green cleaning concepts

• Experience in a K-12 education or public employment environment

• Spanish or other language proficiency, including ability to read, write, speak, and understand

• Preference will be given to candidates who currently serve as contract custodians

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work under limited supervision to lead the custodial staff in cleaning the assigned school facilities (e.g., classrooms, office, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc.) to maintain a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment while utilizing industrial cleaning methods, team cleaning, I.P.M. and green cleaning concepts and appropriate cleaning tools

• Act as the IPM site coordinator; follow safety practices and procedures, IPM guidelines, and ensure that safety practices and guidelines are followed by site custodial personnel

• Supervise custodial personnel at assigned facility (e.g., screening, interviewing, training, evaluating, disciplining, developing safety awareness, skill development, task distribution, task assignment, etc.) to maintain adequate staffing, enhance productivity, achieve objectives, and assure that department responsibilities and goals are achieved accurately, on time, and within budget

• Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform the duties of the position

• Communicate effectively and efficiently with diverse groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and positive working relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and other district employees

• Maintain supplies and equipment (e.g., cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuum, mops, etc.) ensuring the availability of items required to properly maintain facilities

• Monitor building mechanical and maintenance systems to identify problems and ensure systems are functioning properly

• Inform supervisor and other site personnel of custodial issues in the building (e.g., floor waxing, repairs to be made, etc.) to provide information regarding activities, safety, and proper maintenance of facilities

• Adapt to changing work priorities, maintain confidentiality, set priorities, work as part of a team, work with frequent interruptions, and prioritize and meet deadlines

• Attend required and in-service training (e.g., blood borne pathogens, cleaning solvents, floor care, first aid, etc.) to receive information on updated processes, maintain knowledge, and comply with regulatory and district requirements

• Coordinate furniture set up and other site activities (e.g., snow removal, periodic deep cleaning, window cleaning, etc.) to ensure clean facilities and availability of equipment

• Inspect school facilities to identify necessary repairs (due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.) to ensure that the site is suitable for safe operations and is maintained in an attractive and clean condition

• Attend and participates in meetings as assigned to convey or receive information

• Prepare documentation (e.g., work schedules, supervisory notes, work orders, etc.) to provide written support or convey information

• Prepare facility for daily operations (e.g., opening gates, building access doors, disarming security systems, raising flags, crosswalk signs, minor repairs, etc.) to ensure facilities are operational and safe for occupancy15.

• Repair furniture and equipment and ensure that needed items are available and in a safe working condition

• Replenish materials (e.g., paper towels, cloth towel rolls, toilet paper, hand soap, etc.) ensuring adequate stock for daily use

• Respond to and report immediate safety and operational concerns (e.g., facility damage, injured and ill students, alarms, etc.) and takes appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintain a functioning educational environment

• Secure facilities and grounds to minimize property damage, equipment loss, and potential liability

• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Yes

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Custodian Physical Demands Form

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities.  To request reasonable accommodation, contact the benefits office via email at benefits@slcschools.org or call 801-578-8371.

Non-Discrimination Statement

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator, 440 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, (801) 578-8340 You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, (303) 844-5695.