Custodian, Day Lead II

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation. Our mission is to ensure academic success and social-emotional well-being for each student in an inclusive and nurturing environment that closes opportunity gaps.

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

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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:

01-21-2025

DESCRIPTION 

 

This is a working supervisory custodial position.  An employee in this class, with technical supervision from the custodial services manager or assistant manager and administrative supervision from a building administrator, is responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of the assigned facility and grounds.  This individual works in conjunction with the Night Custodial Lead II to ensure the cleanliness of the building.  The incumbent exercises general supervision over 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: 

• Two years of experience as a custodian. 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

 

• One year of 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 

• Cleans buildings by sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, sealing, washing surfaces, vacuuming, buffing surfaces, etc. 

• Performs ground maintenance by mowing, watering, sweeping and weeding 

• Moves and stores furniture and equipment 

• Removes snow and ice 

• Must be available for emergency calls. 

• Maintains a school system facility 

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