Asst. Head Custodian (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

JS Adame Elementary

Donna (TX)

On-site

USD 16,000 - 23,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Donna Independent School District seeks an Assistant Head Custodian for JS Adame Elementary to supervise custodial operations and maintain high standards of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency across campus.

The role involves overseeing staff, following cleaning schedules, performing minor repairs, and upholding safety practices while coordinating with administration. High school diploma and stamina for a large campus space are valued.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma preferred but not required.
  • Experience in a custodian role focused on building upkeep and with great physical endurance to cover a large space.
  • Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance.
  • Ability to operate and maintain industrial cleaning equipment and appliances.
  • Ability to communicate in English preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and monitor the work of custodians on campus.
  • Maintain and follow established cleaning schedules for floors, restrooms, windows, and more.
  • Perform minor building repairs and report major needs to the principal.
  • Ensure safety procedures are followed and equipment is used properly.
  • Open and close the building and coordinate with district administration.

Skills

Equipment operation
Maintenance knowledge
Minor repairs
Safety procedures
Communication in English
Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Industrial cleaning equipment

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Head Custodian

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Department: Assigned Campus or Department

Reports to: Head Custodian/Principal

Approved by: Board of Trustees

____________________________________________________________________________________________

SUMMARY

Assist in supervising the campus custodial operations. Assist in establishing and following routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.

Experience in a custodian role focused on building upkeep and with great physical endurance to cover a large space.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None specified

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance.
  • Ability to operate and maintenance of industrial cleaning equipment and appliances.
  • Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies and the safe disposal of chemical liquids and other hazardous components.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.
  • Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent Policies and building and department procedures.
  • Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in the English language preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Employees are employed by the District; therefore, employees will be assigned to any campus during the year as deemed in the best interest for Custodial Services. The employee is responsible for their mode of transportation to report to assigned locations of which the District is not responsible for accidents nor expenses incurred.

Custodial Management-Assist to:

  • Direct and monitor the work of custodians at assigned campus.
  • Help screen, select, and train custodians.
  • Direct and assist in setting up facilities for special events.

Cleaning-Assist to:

  • Implement and maintain established cleaning schedule that will include cleaning of floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
  • Keep school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas, neat and clean.
  • Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.
  • Maintain an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and order additional supplies as needed.

Maintenance and Repair-Assist to:

  • Assist with lunchroom set up, including arranging tables and chairs.
  • Regulate, heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
  • Make minor building repairs as needed and report major repair needs to principal.
  • Move furniture or equipment within building as directed by principals.
  • Operate all tools including Mechanical and electrical equipment entailed to complete work duties.

Safety- Assist to:

  • Assume responsibility for opening and closing building each school day.
  • Oversee procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
  • Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy.
  • Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
  • Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
  • Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
  • Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
  • Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.
  • Wear assigned and required uniform clothing and non-slip shoes.

Other:

  • Wear district employees ID badge at all times within the district premises.
  • Foster a team environment by assisting coworkers with scheduled work demands.
  • Exercises professional judgment in absences; is punctual to work, meetings, and appointments.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Director, Principal (or designee), Campus Administrator or Department Supervisor.
  • Employees are to adhere to Donna ISD Employee Standards of Conduct and Donna ISD Code of Ethics.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor and direct the work of custodians.

LANGUAGE /MATHEMATICAL /READING SKILLS:

Ability to read and understanding instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide. Ability to determine weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Ability to solve practical problems, and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram or schedule form.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Occasional absences are understood but regular attendance is required.

The employee must maintain emotional control under stress.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works outside and inside, on slippery and uneven surfaces, and ladders. The employee is exposed to hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

While performing the duties of this job, strenuous walking, standing, climbing, and heavy lifting and carrying are required of the employee. Specific vision abilities required close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. This position requires interacting with the public and staff.

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Asst. Head Custodian (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5983981

Application Deadline: Nov 11, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Nov 05, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Head Custodian

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Department: Assigned Campus or Department

Reports to: Head Custodian/Principal

Approved by: Board of Trustees

____________________________________________________________________________________________

SUMMARY

Assist in supervising the campus custodial operations. Assist in establishing and following routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.

Experience in a custodian role focused on building upkeep and with great physical endurance to cover a large space.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None specified

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance.
  • Ability to operate and maintenance of industrial cleaning equipment and appliances.
  • Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies and the safe disposal of chemical liquids and other hazardous components.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.
  • Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent Policies and building and department procedures.
  • Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in the English language preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Employees are employed by the District; therefore, employees will be assigned to any campus during the year as deemed in the best interest for Custodial Services. The employee is responsible for their mode of transportation to report to assigned locations of which the District is not responsible for accidents nor expenses incurred.

Custodial Management-Assist to:

  • Direct and monitor the work of custodians at assigned campus.
  • Help screen, select, and train custodians.
  • Direct and assist in setting up facilities for special events.

Cleaning-Assist to:

  • Implement and maintain established cleaning schedule that will include cleaning of floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
  • Keep school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas, neat and clean.
  • Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.
  • Maintain an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and order additional supplies as needed.

Maintenance and Repair-Assist to:

  • Assist with lunchroom set up, including arranging tables and chairs.
  • Regulate, heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
  • Make minor building repairs as needed and report major repair needs to principal.
  • Move furniture or equipment within building as directed by principals.
  • Operate all tools including Mechanical and electrical equipment entailed to complete work duties.

Safety- Assist to:

  • Assume responsibility for opening and closing building each school day.
  • Oversee procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
  • Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy.
  • Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
  • Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
  • Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
  • Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
  • Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.
  • Wear assigned and required uniform clothing and non-slip shoes.

Other:

  • Wear district employees ID badge at all times within the district premises.
  • Foster a team environment by assisting coworkers with scheduled work demands.
  • Exercises professional judgment in absences; is punctual to work, meetings, and appointments.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Director, Principal (or designee), Campus Administrator or Department Supervisor.
  • Employees are to adhere to Donna ISD Employee Standards of Conduct and Donna ISD Code of Ethics.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor and direct the work of custodians.

LANGUAGE /MATHEMATICAL /READING SKILLS:

Ability to read and understanding instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide. Ability to determine weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Ability to solve practical problems, and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram or schedule form.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Occasional absences are understood but regular attendance is required.

The employee must maintain emotional control under stress.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works outside and inside, on slippery and uneven surfaces, and ladders. The employee is exposed to hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

While performing the duties of this job, strenuous walking, standing, climbing, and heavy lifting and carrying are required of the employee. Specific vision abilities required close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. This position requires interacting with the public and staff.

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $14.51 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements
  • Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
  • Joey Garza , Director
  • Frankie Jimenez (Moye) Building
  • Email: jggarza@donnaisd.net
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