CUSTODIAN FOREMAN 2026

JOB TITLE: Custodial Foreman

REPORTS TO: Director of Facilities and Maintenance

WORKDAYS: 12 Months (240 Days)

SALARY: Classified Salary Schedule 60-1 ($73,879 - $80,567)

LOCATION: Maintenance Department

FLSA Status:

EXEMPT

NON-EXEMPT X

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Custodial Foreman will largely work indoors but will also work outside in all kinds of weather, and often in the dark. Most of the custodian's work-time involves undertaking activities of a physical nature. Seasonal weather-‐related activity such as cleaning leaves in the fall, ice snow in the winter (if applicable) and supervise window cleaning in the summer months may require prolonged work time outside. He/She will frequently stand, but will also walk, climb stairs and ladders, sit, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach in the normal course of their workday. He/She may routinely lift up to 55lbs by him/herself with and/or without assistance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest traditions of public education and in support of the District's mission. Ensure proper standards of cleanliness and pristine building appearance regarding the custodial, maintenance, and grounds needs of the facility. Plan, implement, oversee and participate in the custodial activities of the site. Coordinate onsite work activities of custodians. Inspect the building custodial teamwork areas to ensure that they are clean and suitable for safe operations and identifies necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, or normal operating wear. Assume a leadership role and assist with the direction of work. Ensure Head Custodians are monitoring the building operations and maintenance systems by reporting safety, sanitary, and fire hazards to appropriate authority; reports and recommends needed maintenance repairs to appropriate authority (e.g., ventilation systems, generator alarms, fire alarms, firefighting equipment) to ensure a safe and efficient working environment; responds to immediate safety or operational concerns such as system failures, fires, and water leaks, and takes appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and ensure a safe and efficient working and learning environment; responds to non-‐ urgent issues by submitting a work order as appropriate or making a recommendation to the building administrator). Prepare documentation to provide written support and/or convey information. Ensure building custodial team picks up paper, trash, and debris around the interior and exterior of the site; rakes or blows; sweeps and cleans walkways and entrances; disposes of trash and washes out trashcans; and performs daily and routine cleaning and upkeep. Respond to emergency cleanups and to immediate needs for cleaning, mechanical or safety assistance as requested by school staff. Plan and implement appropriate responses to emergencies. Ensure building custodial team actively participates in all fire and safety drills Assist in the development and updating of building operation manuals and custodial routes. Ensure building custodial team follows proper cleaning procedures and uses proper chemicals and cleaners safely, productively, and according to directions given in training. Learn and utilize new tools and technologies as needed by the District. Attend training courses as required and responds to instructions both on the job and in training classes. Assist in training building custodial teams on proper cleaning procedures, chemical use, equipment, tools and technology. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess high school diploma or G.E.D. Must provide own transportation. Must possess six years of experience in custodial work or any combination of experience and training that would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability to perform the job. Must read, understand, and follow multi-step written and verbal instructions in English. Must be able to perform basic math calculations. Upon hire, must demonstrate understanding of basic health standards to comply with District and State regulations and must demonstrate an understanding of safety practices and procedures. Must demonstrate the ability to adhere to safety practices and to comply with District procedures for use of custodial cleaning produces and equipment. Must demonstrate flexibility to changing working environments. Must demonstrate the ability to use District cleaning equipment and solve problems related to equipment operations. Must be able to operate power and hand tools, and must possess the ability to work from ladders as well as operate blowers, leaf vacuum systems, compact utility tractors, and other small landscape equipment. Knowledge of MS Office, preferred.

• SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE. NOTE: Employment experience gained in the private employment sector may be considered for this position.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Completed Application (HireTrue) Resume (uploaded to application) Three (3) returned References (HireTrue)

• PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

REVISED:

May 2026

Please Note: All candidates must submit to a background check (https://fieldprintalabama.com/individuals) . Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.