Head Custodian Charlottesville Middle School (2026-27 School Year)

Job Title: Head Custodian
Location:Charlottesville Middle School

Supervisor: School Principal

(Receives operational guidance and logistics support from Division Head Custodian)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary:
The Head Custodian is responsible for ensuring schools are clean and safe learning environments for our students staff and communities. Responsibilities include direct supervision of assigned custodians and implementation of essential sanitation services. Performs daily cleaning tasks by using prescribed chemicals and machines; makes minor maintenance repairs. Performs inspections and ensures buildings are maintained to established cleanliness standards. This position is designated as Essential Personnel which requires employees to report to work during emergency situations such as snow ice removal or inclement weather.

Essential Functions:

• Manage the custodial staff coordinate tasks and areas of responsibility
• Open the building; ensure the school is secured daily
• On-call to respond to security alarms or meet law enforcement officials
• Frequently inspects the building to ensure safety and cleanliness standards are met; reports deficiencies to the appropriate staff or department
• Perform routine cleaning tasks and train custodians on proper cleaning procedures chemicals equipment usage and safety
• Attend professional development training and conferences
• Provide performance feedback to custodians and input to the Principal for annual performance evaluations
• Manage janitorial equipment and supplies and submit monthly supply requests
• Respond to a variety of faculty and staff requests which include but are not limited to setting up for meetings moving furniture (within the building) and unloading/storing deliveries
• Conduct routine preventative maintenance on equipment
• Familiarity with building mechanical systems such as water shut-off valves main circuit breakers fire alarm systems etc.
• Trash removal dust and wet mopping low and high dusting restroom sanitation restocking soap and paper dispensers complete floor and carpet maintenance etc.
• Responds to accidents or potential safety hazards such as spills restroom concerns or student illness
• Maintain building perimeter by trash removal sweeping/leaf blowing sidewalks steps snow and ice removal etc.
• Conduct walk-through safety inspections with the Fire Marshal
• Submit or review Facilities Maintenance work order requests
• Perform minor maintenance tasks (i.e. replace ceiling tiles light bulbs)
• Schedule custodial personnel for building use functions and extracurricular school events requiring additional custodian support
• Communicate regularly with the principal or designee. Inform of ongoing projects or issues concerning custodial staff or activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills Knowledge and Abilities:
Must have knowledge of cleaning methods materials and equipment including operation of commercial cleaning equipment such as high-speed buffers carpet extractors auto-scrubbers and snow blowers. Must have a positive attitude and the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates administration students and community members. Have good oral and written communication skills good interpersonal skills. Ability to use or learn computer functions (email internet phone messaging). Must exercise good judgment and the ability to make independent decisions and seek guidance when appropriate.

Education and Experience:
High school diploma GED or equivalent; custodian work experience required. A minimum of two years of supervisory or team lead experience is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Satisfactory health condition in order to meet the physical demands of this position. Negative TB test required. Successfully pass a criminal background check for employment with Charlottesville City Schools. Possession of a valid drivers license in the State of Virginia.

Physical Conditions and Nature of Work:
Work is typically performed walking or standing throughout an 8-hour day; bending stooping lifting and using stairs are frequent movements. Must be able to use a 6-foot ladder; lift objects weighing up to 10 lbs. continuously 10-25 lbs. frequently and up to 75 lbs. occasionally. Employees may be exposed to inclement weather hazardous conditions or adverse driving conditions.

Evaluation:
Performance will be evaluated in writing annually based on the ability and effectiveness of completing the above requirements.

Contract Length

12 months / 260 days