Perry Township School District
Head Custodian - (0-5 Employees)
Perry Township School District, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
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/
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/