Custodian Head

Southeast Polk Community School District

Job Location:

Altoona, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian

Date Posted:
11/21/2025

Location:
Altoona Elementary

Date Available:
12/05/2025

Closing Date:
Until Filled

SOUTHEAST POLK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Description

Job Title: Head Custodian
Location: Altoona Elementary

Qualifications:
Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent previous experience as a custodian preferred.
Ability to perform basic mathematical skills such as addition subtraction division and multiplication to determine weight volume and distance.
Ability to interpret and provide work direction of rules reports and procedure manuals in the oversight of performing assignments.
Ability to provide leadership in the communication of information and ideas in speaking to others so they will understand both orally and in writing.
Ability to prioritize organize and accomplish assigned work.
Ability to work independently and/or lead a group of individuals in the successful completion of tasks and meet goals.
Ability to plan and assign work schedules.
Ability to recognize problems determine causes and take appropriate action for resolution.
Ability to take direction and respond to requests in a courteous and helpful manner.
Possess knowledge of fire safety codes and communicate with necessary stakeholders in the event of changing building conditions and/or chemicals which could be hazardous.
Knowledge of how to safely use post notice and dispose of chemicals.
Ability to perceive identification numbers marked on material; read and understand numbers and volumes; and transcribe numbers.
Knowledge of the basic techniques of floor maintenance including carpet tile and terrazzo.
Knowledge in wall and window surface maintenance.
Ability to work harmoniously with staff students and public.

Desired:

First aid certificate.
Ability to adjust to unexpected situations.
Supervisory experience preferred.

Reports to: Director of Buildings and Grounds with work direction/input provided by Building Administrator.

Job Goal:
This person is responsible for providing and leading all custodial work in assigned buildings. Responsibilities may include assigning work schedules sweeping and mopping floors; emptying garbage; cleaning classrooms restrooms and hallways and securing the building. The professional responsibilities as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the department.
Performance Responsibilities:
Duties may vary by season grade-level and activity usage.

Cleans and preserve designated spaces equipment assigned buildings so that health standards are met.
Clean rugs carpets upholstered furniture and/or draperies using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers.
Sweep scrub wax and/or polish floors using brooms mops and/or powered scrubbers.
Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
Wash window walls ceilings and woodwork waxing and polishing as necessary.
Empty wastebaskets and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
Move and arrange furniture as required.
Remove debris from driveways garages bus loading areas and entrances to buildings.
Set and take down lunch tables.
Set up chairs for special events.
Moves cafeteria tables within the building for special events.
Raise and lower flag at beginning and end of day when applicable.
Fill in for other shift custodial absence as required by Administration.
Makes recommendations to improve service and ensure more efficient operation.
Examines building and reports the needs for repairs of failed equipment.
Request repair work as discovered and report needs immediately for maintenance.
Keep equipment and work area clean and neat.
Perform minor adjustments and repairs as needed.
Follows the chain of command as required.
Restock disposable items and provide inventory usage and data.
Requests supplies and equipment to complete required cleaning.
Assist visiting public utilizing the facilities with directions within the building and in obtaining and setting up equipment.
Reports to work each day neat and clean.
Works in all types of weather conditions.
Must be able to get along with a great variety of people.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Manages ones own time efficiently and the time of others.
Attend in-service training and school meetings as directed.
Demonstrates a positive attitude loyalty cooperation teamwork attendance and safety.
Sort clothing and other articles load washing machines and fold dried items.
Maintains good public relations with students parents faculty and community.
Assign cleaning and maintenance responsibilities to custodial staff.
Assist teaching staff coaches adult education and building rental groups in operation of school activities.
On call for emergency situations.
Responsible for the security and safety of the building.
Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

Certification of good health signed by a licensed physician.
Must be able to work with interruptions frequently during a work shift.
Must be capable of walking/standing constantly.
Must be capable occasionally of lifting up to 50 pounds to waist level.
Must be capable of carrying 40 pounds up 13 steps as many as 50 times per month.
Must be capable occasionally of carrying 25 pounds at waist level for a distance of 100 feet.
Must be capable occasionally of using 10 pounds-force to fold then pushing cafeteria tables up to 50 feet.
Must be capable occasionally of climbing 8 steps of a portable ladder.
Must be capable occasionally of climbing 12 steps of a fixed ladder and setting foot on roof.
Must be capable occasionally of pushing 50 pounds-force to relocate portable inside bleachers.
Must be capable occasionally of operating a buffer/scrubber for up to 1 hour at a time.
Must be capable frequently of using wet/dry mops for up to 30 minutes at a time.
Must be capable of performing circular motion tasks with the hands for upward of 10 minutes such as washing/dusting white boards black board windows furniture etc.
During winter months must be capable of operating a single-stage snow thrower or shoveling snow for up to 1 hour at a time.
Must be capable frequently of operating a vacuum machine for up to 1-1/2 hours at a time.
Must be capable frequently of squatting for up to 2 minutes at a time.
Must be capable occasionally of bending over for up to 3 minutes at a time.
Must be capable occasionally of lifting staging sections requiring 55 pounds-force with hands placed at 48 inches above floor.
Must be capable occasionally of pushing wrestling mat sections onto portable carts with 75 pounds-force.
Must be capable occasionally of pushing folding chair portable cart requiring 70 pounds-force then lifting folding chairs weighing 5 pounds from two-tier portable cart to floor.
Must be capable occasionally of pushing/pulling bleacher sections requiring 25 pounds/force with hands placed at 6 inches above floor.
Must be capable occasionally of using hand tools requiring a grip force of up to 15 pounds.
Must be capable occasionally of using cleaning chemicals with recognized inhalation and absorption hazards.
Must be capable occasionally of working in extreme temperatures humid and dusty environments.

Note: The physical demands described above represent real life tasks an employee may need to perform as part of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While the frequency may be low the above stated physical demands may be required during the course of a daily work shift. Tasks that have physical demands that exceed the above stated limits should only be performed with sufficient manpower or material handling equipment.

Clothing:

Safety glasses rubber toed shoes/boots no open toed shoes or sandals street clothes.
Rubber gloves boots face shield aprons ear protection and respirators provided based on job duties.

Terms of Employment:

Employment based on need.
Hours as assigned by Supervisor

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Southeast Polk Board Policy.

Disclaimer:

The statements of this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel in this position. These statements are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under his or her supervision.

It is the policy of the Southeast Polk Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race color national origin gender disability religion creed age (for employment) marital status (for programs) genetic information (for employment) sexual orientation and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Joseph M. Horton Associate Superintendent Southeast Polk District Office 407 8th St Altoona IA 50009 org. Inquiries or grievances may also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission Des Moines IA 50319-0201 ; or the U.S. Department of Education Region VII Office of Civil Rights 500 West Madison Street Suite 1475 Chicago IL 60661.

Position Type:Maintenance/Custodial/CustodianDate Posted:11/21/2025Location:Altoona ElementaryDate Available:12/05/2025 Closing Date: Until Filled SOUTHEAST POLK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Job Description Job Title: Head Custodian Location: Altoona Elementary Qualifications: Required: High Sch...