Custodian, Night Lead I

About the role

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 job posting below carefully including the Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date p rior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely . Job Posting End Date: 06-19-2026 Reminder: Current permanent and temporary employees must apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday, not the external career site. 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 .

Requirements

• 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 .
• Six months of experience as a custodian.
• (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 .
• 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 .
• Th e employee is responsible for the use of safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents. The employee is responsible for using safe practices and methods in the operation and supplies related to their job.
• The employee is further responsible for correcting any conditions within the building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees, students, or staff assigned to the building and reporting same to the appropriate administrator .
• Makes custodian job assignments and ensure the completion of work .
• Make minor repairs .
• Check and clean equipment .
• Open and secure building .
• Floor maintenance to include: vacuum, sweep, dry and wet mop, scrub, wax, and buff .
• Outdoor maintenance : pick -up lawn debris, shovel snow, cut grass, clean sidewalks .
• Operate cleaning equipment : vacuum cleaner, scrubber, buffer .
• Use buckets, wet and dry mops , brooms .
• Operate grass-cutting equipment .
• Employee Safety
• The employee is responsible for the use of safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents. The employee is responsible for using safe practices and methods in the operation and supplies related to their job.
• ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• The below list is a summary of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for success in this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list.
• Working knowl

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