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Perry Township School District

Head Custodian - (0-5 Employees)

Perry Township School District, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262

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Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial

Date Posted: 9/22/2025

Location: Homecroft Elementary

Head Custodian (0-5 EE)

Position Function

This position is a working supervisor, responsible for direction the school custodial staff operations, employee performance/ quality control, and anticipation and response to maintenance and custodial needs.

Essential Job Functions

Trains and supervises the school custodians, assisting them when necessary. Assists Custodial Supervisor in recommending work assignments for staff. Evaluates building and grounds for cleanliness on a regular basis. Assigns individuals to cover special events. Orders supplies, and maintains sufficient inventory. Reviews/ signs and submits all required payroll documentation of staff. Identifies building and equipment repairs. Submits work orders to the Service Center. Responsible for the snow removal from the exterior entry door areas and exterior sidewalks out to the curb. Makes recommendation regarding annual performance appraisals of custodial personnel. Conducts preventative maintenance and minor repairs to building and equipment. Subjects to call for routine or emergency duties within the building. Other duties as assigned.

Equipment

Use hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, and snow shovels. Use of personal computer. Travel Requirements Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay Rate $18.73 per hour.

Work Schedules 8 hours per day. 260 days per year.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to wear all appropriate safety gear, including masks. Ability to comply with the school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets. Ability to follow all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tolls and power equipment. 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. Knowledge of safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties. Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%

Physical Requirement

Percentage of Time Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

Occasional

Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Occasional

Ability to carry 25 pounds.

Occasional

Ability to reach in all directions.

Very Frequent

Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter.

Very Frequent

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.

Very Frequent

License/ Registration/ Certification

Indiana Motor Vehicle Operator's license. Education

Ability to read and write. Experience

Previous experience in custodial responsibilities is preferred. Previous experience in management is preferred.

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt

Apply online : https://www.applitrack.com/perryschools/onlineapp/