It’s okay to make a mistake. Just learn the art of fessing-up and moving on. Nobody is perfect! This is where taking ownership starts. Stay out of the blame game and away from the “that’s not my job” mentality. It’s the custodians that take responsibility for their actions and perform their jobs at a high…

If you work in a public school then you better understand and embrace the concept of service to others. It’s what we do! We need to be willing to go the extra mile for those we serve. The great thing about doing this is how rewarding it is for you. Have you ever dropped something…

There are so many resources out there for custodians. Of course this book is one of them, but there is simply no excuse not to learn and grow as custodians. Don’t forget the power of networking with other custodians in other buildings or districts. As a school custodian did you ever consider reaching out to…

This is key to being successful at any level of custodial work. Mike Ward has found that most custodians don’t respond to data, but they do respond to great communication. An easy way to annoy the custodial crew is by not telling them about an event and the next thing you know there are 500…

Learn what makes a great custodian in a K-12 school, public or private.  Follow the next posts to find out  how Mike Ward breaks down the word CUSTODIAN. #AcademyofClng