Custodian, Night Lead I

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The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation. To learn more about us and our 2024 -2029 Strategic Plan, please visit our website and our careers page. Join our award-winning workforce and make a difference in the lives of our students!

ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Before you begin, please read the position description below carefully and review our application instructions. Be sure your application reflects experience and education to meet any minimum qualifications listed on the job description. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. More details about application requirements are found below.

Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date prior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely.

Job Posting End Date:

06-17-2025

Reminder: Current permanent and temporary employees must apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday, not the external career site.

Vacancy Reposted to increase candidate pool.

DESCRIPTION (position reposted)

 

This is a working supervisory custodial position.  An employee in this class, with technical supervision from the building supervisor, custodial manager or assistant manager and administrative supervision from a building supervisor, is responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of the assigned facility and grounds.  The incumbent provides supervision of assigned custodians.  Work is evaluated through observation while work is in progress and by inspection of completed assignments. 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

 

Applicants must meet all qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy. 

 

Education: 

• High School diploma or GED (must scan and upload to the online application). Education completed outside the United States must be evaluated by an MSDE approved organization. For a list of approved vendors, please click here. 

 

Experience: 

• Six months of experience as a custodian. 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

 

• (1) year experience as a custodian in a school system or building maintenance. 

 

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 

 

The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. 

 

• Coordinates and directs all aspects of routine building and grounds maintenance including general cleaning, snow removal and lawn mowing. 

• Performs inspections to ensure building security and cleanliness of the building. 

• Ensures custodial staff is trained to secure building and equipment.