Lead Custodian Position

Position Type:
Facilities/Custodian

Date Posted:
3/26/2026

Location:
Cape Elizabeth School Department
TITLE: Lead Building Custodian

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Education/Certification: High School diploma, or equivalent, post secondary
training desirable. Hold a valid State of Maine Criminal History Records Check
Approval.
2. Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge, understanding and demonstrated aptitude or
competence in the performance responsibilities listed below; good work habits;
dependability; ability to maintain positive relations with custodial staff, students,
administrators, school and town personnel, and citizens at all times; knowledge of
chemicals, asbestos management, safety and Material Safety Data Sheets.
Demonstrated aptitude or competence in supervision, organization, training of
employees, and appropriate use of cleaning products. A positive attitude is expected
at all times. Employees are expected to be flexible and work as a team member.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Administration may find
appropriate and acceptable.
3. Experience: Demonstrated aptitude or competence for successful fulfillment of
assigned performance responsibilities.

REPORTS TO: Head Custodian
JOB GOAL: To maintain the physical school/town facilities in a condition of operating
excellence, cleanliness, and safety, so that full and appropriate use of them may be made at all
times.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs all duties of a Custodian.
2. Oversees daily cleaning of assigned building(s).
3. Supervise staff and enforce cleaning assignments and responsibilities within assigned
building(s).
4. Responsible for building and event setups and cleanups.
5. Nightly security check of building(s).
6. Report any and all issues and concerns to Head Custodian as they arise.
7. Oversees summer cleaning of building(s).
8. Meets 3 times per week with Head Custodian.
9. Receives calls for absence and secures substitutes.
10. Refers equipment maintenance and repairs to maintenance department and/or receives
approval from Operations Manager for outside repair.
11. Requisitions supplies from Head Custodian as needed.
12. Responsible for assigning coverage for weekend events.
13. Responsible for other duties in building(s) as assigned by management.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands: calculating, comparing, editing, evaluating, interpreting, organizing,
consulting, analyzing, planning, designing, documenting, specifying, coordinating,
implementing, and presenting
Physical Demands: adjusting, connecting, painting, lifting to 50 lbs., pulling, climbing
stairs, writing, and operating equipment
Environmental Conditions: outside, inside, slippery surfaces, microwaves, chemical
exposure, biological exposure, working around moving objects or vehicles, and working
alone
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Twelve-month year. Compensation in accordance with recommendations established by
the Superintendent of Schools and School Business Manager.
EVALUATION:
The basis of the evaluation will be the extent to which the performance responsibilities of
the job are successfully handled and the extent to which yearly action plans and job goals are
met.

NOTE: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the
principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a
detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or
in the future.

School Board Approved: August 15, 2022
Revised: September 15, 2022

To Apply:

Internal applicants should submit their interest using the Frontline system on our website - https://www.cape.k12.me.us/page/job-openings

Cape Elizabeth School Department has three schools: Pond Cove Elementary School, grades K-4; Cape Elizabeth Middle School, grades 5-8; and, Cape Elizabeth High School, grades 9-12. All schools are located within easy walking distance of each other. Please visit our web site for information.

Cape Elizabeth is a residential community located on the Atlantic Ocean three miles south of Portland, two hours north of Boston, and covers about 15 square miles. It has a population of approximately 9,100 residents living in 3,200 households.