Lead Custodian position Job Cape Elizabeth Maine USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Location: Cape Elizabeth

Lead Building Custodian Qualifications

Education/Certification:

High School diploma, or equivalent, post‑secondary training desirable. Hold a valid State of Maine Criminal History Records Check Approval.

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.

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

Performs all duties of a Custodian.

Oversees daily cleaning of assigned building(s).

Supervise staff and enforce cleaning assignments and responsibilities within assigned building(s).

Responsible for building and event setups and cleanups.

Nightly security check of building(s).

Report any and all issues and concerns to Head Custodian as they arise.

Oversees summer cleaning of building(s).

Meets 3 times per week with Head Custodian.

Receives calls for absence and secures substitutes.

Refers equipment maintenance and repairs to maintenance department and/or receives approval from Operations Manager for outside repair.

Requisition s supplies from Head Custodian as needed.

Responsible for assigning coverage for weekend events.

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, 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.

To Apply

Internal applicants should submit their interest using the Frontline system on our website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-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 website 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.

Posting Information

Postings current as of 3/10/2026 7:28:10 AM CST.

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