Head Custodian

Date posted: October 13, 2026

Pay: $21.40 per hour

Position Function
Under direct supervision of the Director of Facilities, to provide responsible daily custodial operations, maintaining a sanitary and safe facility for students, employees and the public; minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure; ensuring that assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner and overseeing and supporting assigned custodians in the performance of their assignments.

Essential Functions

• Monitors Cleaners assigned school facilities (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, grounds) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe work environment.
• Delivers various items and materials (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture) for the purpose of ensuring adequate supplies to the appropriate parties.
• Informs students, other site personnel and supervisor for the purpose of providing information regarding activities, safety and/or proper maintenance of facilities.
• Inspects school facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in clean condition, and identifying necessary repairs.
• Leads, directs and assists in organizing written work schedules and written performance inspections of custodial employees.
• Maintains active custodial substitute lists for the purpose of scheduling substitutes as necessary, including floating custodian assignments.
• Oversees minor maintenance work performed by custodial staff.
• Maintains inventory of supplies. Develops requisitions with building custodians for school and cleaning supplies.
• Meets with Director of Facilities and custodians to provide reports on building needs and conditions.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, alarms) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning educational environment.
• Evaluates custodians areas visited using evaluation reports provided by the Director of Facilities .
• Checks buildings and grounds to ensure that they are properly cleaned.
• Arranges furniture and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and events.
• Maintains records relating to employees' time, and overtime list.
• Works with school district employees, service companies and contractors to maintain and improve the work environment.
• Solicits price proposals from vendors for supplies and equipment and assists with soliciting of price proposals from outside contractors.
• Instructs custodial employees on how to respond to system failures, location shut off procedures for water, fire sprinklers, gas and electric.
• Trains assigned personnel for the purpose of developing professional trade and safety awareness skills.
• Attends in-service training (e.g. blood born pathogens, cleaning solvents, floor care, first aid, etc.) for the purpose of receiving information on new and/or improved procedures.

Additional Duties
Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring a clean, safe work environment.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Use hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.
• Use of personal computer.

Safety Requirements

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
• Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements
Frequent travel between schools is required.

Work Schedules
During the school year: Monday-Friday 2:30 PM-11 PM

Summer Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-4 PM

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to read labels on containers and materials used in the course of work.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures.
• Knowledge of how to use equipment, and train others in the use of equipment.
• Organizational and time management skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

Qualifications Profile

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two year college with an associate degree in construction technology, engineering technology, building construction technology, building maintenance or related field and one year of building cleaning and maintenance experience; or
• Graduation from high school and three years of experience as outlined in (A) above; or
• Four years of experience as outlined in (A) above.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

 

Work Location: In person

The Gananda Central School District is seeking dependable, student-centered individuals to serve as Per Diem Substitutes across our schools. Per diem substitutes play an essential role in maintaining continuity of learning and ensuring that students experience a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment when regular staff members are absent.

• Provide a safe, supportive, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for all students.
• Implement lesson plans and instructional activities provided by the classroom teacher or supervising staff member.
• Support students in engaging with meaningful, personalized learning experiences.
• Maintain appropriate classroom routines, expectations, and behavior-management practices.
• Foster positive relationships with students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Encourage student participation, perseverance, independence, and academic success.
• Follow school and classroom procedures, including attendance, supervision, safety, and emergency protocols.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and school matters.
• Adapt to varying grade levels, instructional settings, student needs, and school environments.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure continuity of instruction and student support.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building administrator or designee.