2026-2027 Elementary/ Intermediate Assistant Head Custodian @ Custodial Department

Alief Independent School District; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Alief Independent School District in Houston, Texas is seeking an Elementary/Intermediate Assistant Head Custodian for the 2026-2027 school year. This role supports the head custodian by supervising, training, and inspecting custodial staff to maintain a clean, safe school environment.

Responsibilities include implementing policies, ensuring sanitation, managing inventory and equipment, opening/closing buildings, and supervising custodial staff.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: None
• Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Sound human relations skills; keyboarding emails; data entry; flexible and able to adjust daily routine; follow detailed written/verbal instructions; able to work in varied weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Complete work in a neat, orderly and safe manner.
• Follow established policies and procedures.
• Maintain good attendance and safety records.
• Implement directions from supervisors.
• Demonstrate honesty in all facets of work.
• Open, operate, and secure school facilities outside normal work hours when required.
• Maintain gym floors and refinish yearly.
• Supervise assigned employees.

Skills

Human relations

Data entry

Adaptable

Follow instructions

Weather exposure

Education

None

Job description

2026-2027 Elementary/ Intermediate Assistant Head Custodian (2 Positions) @ Custodial Department

Alief Independent School District CUSTODIAL - Houston, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Assist head custodian in supervising, training, and inspecting custodial activities of staff. Ensure a clean, sanitary and hazard-free school and/or facility.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• None

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Possess sound human relations skills
• Possess some keyboarding emails, data entry skills
• Flexible and able to adjust daily routine
• Ability to understand and follow detailed written or verbal instructions
• Ability to work in exposure to all weather conditions

Experience:

• Experience in procedures, chemicals, tools and equipment utilized in the custodial and housekeeping functions.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Custodial Services Operations

• Complete work in a neat, orderly and safe manner.
• Follow established policies and procedures.
• Maintain good attendance and safety records.
• Implement directions received from supervisors.
• Demonstrate honesty in all facets of work.
• Complete daily work schedules.
• Responsive to the needs of the school principal or facility administrator.
• Ensure established standards of sanitation and hazard-free conditions are maintained.
• Responsible for opening and/or closing buildings in a safe and secure manner. Responsible for locking of exterior gates and entries.
• Monitor scheduled dumpster pickup; immediately reports any deviations to custodial office.
• Practice sound energy management by ensuring that unneeded lights are turned off.
• Perform all routine custodial tasks as a working supervisor.
• Guard against damage to buildings, equipment, furniture, and landscaping by following established policies.
• Open, operate, and secure school facilities outside normal work hours when required.
• Maintain gym floors and refinish yearly.

Personnel Management

• Responsible for general conduct, discipline, personal appearance, and performance of assigned custodial staff.
• Assist in the planning and supervising of the custodial staff. Inspect and evaluate work performed.
• Assume the duties and responsibilities of the head custodian in the absence of head custodian.
• Assist in providing on-the-job training for custodians.
• Assist the head in evaluating the performance of custodians. Recommend disciplinary action when needed.
• Provide good example for a custodial staff.

Inventory and Equipment

• Use custodian equipment and tools in a safe and prescribed manner. Wear required safety equipment and protective clothing.
• Use of all cleaning chemicals provided by district.
• Responsible for the care, cleaning, and preservation of equipment and school/facility and campus areas.

• Assist in maintaining an adequate supply of cleaning supplies. Ensure proper use of chemicals and supplies.
• Share responsibility for the care of custodial equipment and supplies.

Other

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise assigned employees.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Manual Trades - Custodial Personnel.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; forklift or hydraulic lifting equipment; hand truck, dolly, and pallet jack; ladders, small hand tools; light truck or van

Vision and Hearing: Moderate to maximum

Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing, pulling, crawling, reaching, and twisting; prolonged standing/walking; climbing, wrist turn, and grasping occasionally

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; frequent walking, climbing ladders and scaffolding; grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, twisting, pinching, finger manipulation, overhead reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching overhead;

Lifting: Frequent lifting up to 35 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 45 pounds.

Carrying: Occasionally carrying up to 50 pounds with the assistance of another person, not to exceed 80 pounds total

Environment: Work inside 95% and outside 5%; on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to hot and cold temperatures (70 O - 95 O F), dust, toxic chemicals and materials, noise, and vibration; work around moving objects or vehicles; may work alone; occasional prolonged or irregular hours

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The full job description for this position is included within this job posting. By applying for this position, you are accepting the responsibilities and duties of this position as they are listed in the job description.

Hiring administrators review applications, interview, and recommend for hire.

Calendar Days:260

Pay Grade: MT03

2025-2026 Salary Range Min. $15.77 Mid. $18.77 Max. $21.80(Based on previous experience)

Salaries are determined by the number of completed and eligible years of service at an accredited school.

Salary is based on 260 days. If working less than 260 days, the salary will be less.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.77 to $21.80 Per Year

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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