JOB SUMMARY
Assume responsibility for District Custodial Services, including leadership, staffing, supervision, evaluation, training, budgeting, planning, and coordination of custodial operations and related operational services.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education:
- Preferred - Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in an applicable field.
- Experience:
- Required - Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in facilities, maintenance, or custodial operations, with at least three (3) years of supervisory experience.
- Language:
- Required - English
- Preferred - Spanish
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Provide districtwide leadership for custodial and operational services; establish appropriate performance goals, communicate expectations, anticipate problems, and develop practical solutions that support District goals.
- Structure work schedules and assign or reassign operational personnel, including managing absences, leaves, vacation schedules, substitute coverage, staffing needs, and the Relief Head Custodian program.
- Direct daily custodial operations across all shifts; perform on-site inspections, investigate and resolve operational problems and emergencies, and take corrective action as needed.
- Specify, requisition, procure, and authorize distribution of operational supplies, tools, parts, and equipment; prepare specifications and administer contracted operational services.
- Manage and coordinate districtwide custodial programs, including summer cleaning, recycling, operational service worker assignments, and responsibilities related to District security and fire alarm systems.
- Lead personnel administration for custodial and operational staff, including selection, assignment, reassignment, orientation, training, job classifications, leave recommendations, disciplinary documentation, grievances, and complaints.
- Supervise and evaluate custodial and operational personnel; conduct performance conferences, provide coaching and corrective feedback, review evaluation documents, and make recommendations regarding continued employment.
- Recommend, manage, and monitor the Operational Services budget and related accounts; maintain cost controls, participate in District budget processes as assigned, and implement corrective measures needed to remain within established budgets.
- Support maintenance services by coordinating emergency work calls, seasonal employee assignments, property-damage investigations, and assigned new-construction or maintenance-project planning, specifications, estimates, and inspections.
- Analyze long-range operational needs; participate in the development and implementation of operational work rules, procedures, and related Board policies; oversee required records and reports; and test and evaluate custodial materials, equipment, and practices for operational improvement and cost reduction.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to present ideas and information in an organized, concise, and clear manner.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of custodial operations and duties, be conversant in, and possess some working skill in performing minor maintenance and boiler operations.
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships based on mutual confidence and respect.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Ability to organize and maintain simultaneous progress in a considerable variety of detailed operations involving many different people and processes.
- Ability to demonstrate sound judgment, social competency, adaptability, self-confidence, emotional maturity, initiative, enthusiasm, resourcefulness, and dedication to duty.
- Ability to provide clear and consistent direction, supervision, coaching, and corrective feedback to custodial and operational staff.
- Ability to plan, coordinate, and adjust staffing, work schedules, substitute coverage, and districtwide custodial programs in response to changing operational needs.
- Knowledge and ability to manage operational budgets, control costs, procure supplies and equipment, and administer contracted services.
- Ability to analyze needs, evaluate materials and equipment, develop training, and maintain current professional knowledge through continuing education.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time; occasionally required to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.; consistently and repetitively operates a computer and other office machinery such as calculator, copy machine and/or computer printer; regularly required to communicate and exchange accurate information with administration, staff, and the public. Occasionally be required to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions consistently and to the satisfaction of the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified disabled individuals. This job description is not an exhaustive list, as employees may be required to perform duties not specifically designated within this document, at the employer’s discretion. The Kenosha Unified School District reserves the right to modify or interpret this job description as needed.
The Kenosha Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer with established policies prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, color, gender, national origin, disability or handicap, sexual orientation, or political affiliation in an educational program, activity, or employment in the District. The Superintendent of Schools/designee addresses questions regarding student discrimination, and the Chief Human Resources Officer answers questions concerning staff discrimination.
Created: 8/14/2026
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,186.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
Education:
Experience:
- Custodial/Maintenance: 7 years (Preferred)
- Supervisory: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
