Head Custodian - Geiger Elementary School

Head Custodian - Geiger Elementary School JobID: 3956 Position Type: General GovernmentDate Posted: 9/11/2026Location: Geiger Elementary School Additional Information: Show/HideHead Custodian FacilitiesLewiston Public Schools Job TitleHead CustodianDepartmentFacilities Reports ToFacilities Supervisor/DirectorApproved ByJ. Langlais, SuperintendentEffective Date10/2/2026StatusFull-time, hourlyPay Range$19.49 - $22.60 per hourPosition SummaryThe Head Custodian keeps the district's buildings in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program. The Head Custodian directs custodial staff in the assigned building, serves as the point of contact for administration and staff, performs custodial and preventive maintenance work, and carries out required building safety checks.Essential Requirement: AvailabilityThe employee must be available and able to work five (5) days per week, Monday through Friday, on the assigned shift and according to the Lewiston Public Schools schedule. This is an essential function of the position, not a preference.The Head Custodian may also be required to be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for building emergencies, alarms, and snow and ice removal so schools can open safely and on time. Regular, predictable attendance is required, including summer work.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesOther duties may be assigned.Leadership and coordinationInstruct custodians, verbally and in writing, on building and grounds work, custodial tasks, and routine preventive maintenance.Help supervise the custodial staff in the building.Help the Facilities Director and Facilities Supervisor assign and schedule additional time for custodians.Serve as the point of contact for administration and staff.Coordinate snow and ice removal so schools can open safely and on time after each storm, calling in custodians as needed.Check all areas of the building for proper cleaning and maintenance, and notify the Facilities Supervisor of any areas below standard.Cover all areas of the building when a custodian is out sick or on vacation and no substitute is available.Submit time sheets to the Facilities Supervisor accurately and on time.Custodial and maintenance workClean and maintain designated spaces and equipment in the building.Perform ongoing preventive maintenance, and submit SchoolDude work orders for larger and minor repairs to plumbing, custodial equipment, building structure, and hardware.Perform normal operator adjustments and service on facility equipment, such as compressors, heating systems, unit ventilators, and fans, and keep records of operation and maintenance.Monitor fuel oil levels to keep them safe in certain areas, such as modular classrooms.Keep custodial cleaning equipment in good and safe working order.Maintain the inventory of custodial and maintenance supplies and equipment.Rake, sweep, shovel snow, and keep grounds and grounds equipment clean.In some schools, such as Lewiston High School, operate a forklift to unload delivery trucks.Security, safety, and complianceMaintain building and grounds security.Maintain the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) notebook to ensure compliance with state and federal law.Take part in the Integrated Pest Management Program by providing follow-up reports on pest sightings, trap monitors, and pest activity.Conduct required safety checks:Monthly fire extinguisher checkMonthly exit light checkMonthly emergency light checkMonthly eyewash station checkPlayground safety checkPublic use of facilitiesAssist members of the public using the facilities with directions and with obtaining, setting up, and taking down needed equipment. Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThe Head Custodian helps supervise four or more custodial staff in the assigned building, including giving work instructions, checking work quality, and helping schedule additional time.Schedule and Work YearItemDetailDays Monday Friday, 5 days per weekShift VariesWork year Year-round, per the district calendarOn call May be required to be on call 24/7 for emergencies and stormsQualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, including the availability and on-call requirements. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or experienceHigh school diploma or GEDTwo years of experience as a custodian preferredAbility to pass a district written and physical testForklift operator training and certification, where forklift operation is required (or willingness to obtain it)Available and able to work 5 days per week on the assigned shift, and to be on call as requiredLanguage skillsRead and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Write routine reports and correspondence.Speak effectively before groups of employees and members of the public.Supervisory skillsSupervise four or more individuals.Mathematical skillsAdd, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and draw and interpret bar graphs.Reasoning abilitySolve practical problems and handle a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Interpret instructions given in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Other skills and abilitiesUse a personal computer, including email and the SchoolDude work order system.Build effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.Perform duties in line with all district requirements and School Committee policies.Compensation and BenefitsHourly pay ranges from $19.49 - $22.60. Full-time employees receive a robust benefits package:Health insurance, with up to 89% of the premium paid by the employerDental, vision, and life insuranceShort- and long-term disability insuranceFlexible spending and dependent care accountsMaine Public Employee retirement, 403(b), and 457 plansPaid sick leave, vacation time, and paid holidaysTuition reimbursement and morePhysical Requirements and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands below are essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform them.Regularly stand, walk, talk, and hear, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, and controls.Occasionally sit.Frequently reach with hands and arms, including above the head and forward.Frequently squat, stoop, or kneel, and bend or twist at the neck and trunk.Continuously use hand strength to grasp tools, and climb ladders.Frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds, such as trash bags, recyclables, cleaning supplies, pails, and truck deliveries.Occasionally lift and move up to 90 pounds, such as bags of salt and bulk furniture.Sometimes push and pull items such as tables, bleachers, and floor-scrubbing machines.Use close, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.The employee works mainly indoors and occasionally outdoors in all weather conditions, including snow and cold. The employee works near or with moving mechanical equipment and may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays, following safety data sheets and required personal protective equipment. The employee must be able to meet deadlines under tight time constraints and respond to building emergencies. The noise level is usually moderate.ADA StatementThe information in this job description is provided for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed in this position. Employees in this role may perform additional duties, and additional duties may be assigned.Equal Employment OpportunityLewiston Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, whistleblower activity, previous assertion of a workers' compensation claim, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, including the Maine Human Rights Act.This policy covers all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Federal Nondiscrimination NoticeLewiston Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment. It provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This notice is provided in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.