Custodial Foreman - Facilities - School Year 2024-2025

Spring Branch ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Custodial Foreman to lead a team of custodial staff. This role is essential for maintaining cleanliness and safety in school facilities, ensuring that both interior and exterior areas are well-kept. The ideal candidate will possess strong supervisory skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on the school environment, providing a safe and welcoming space for students and staff alike. If you are passionate about cleanliness and have a knack for leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Custodial experience is required with a preference for a high school diploma.
• Ability to supervise and communicate effectively with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Supervise custodial staff and ensure cleanliness of facilities.
• Perform maintenance and minor repairs as needed.

Skills

Custodial Management

Supervision

Basic English Communication

Decision Making

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Custodial equipment

Ladder

Buffer

Auto scrubber

Pressure washer

Small hand tools

Wet and dry vacuum cleaner

Electric drill

Shampooer

Job description

Custodial Foreman - Facilities - School Year 2024-2025 JobID: 7270

• Date Posted:
  3/6/2025
  
  
• Location:
  Facilities
  
  

Job Title: Custodial Foreman

Reports To: Facility Services, Custodial Operations Supervisor and Manager, Custodial Operations

Classification: Auxiliary (Skilled Labor)

Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt

Days: 250

Salary: See Compensation Plan for Auxiliary Staff, Pay Grade 302 (Pre-K Center), 303 (Elementary), 304 (Middle) or 305 (High)

Contract: None

Date Revised: 11/15/2023

Primary Purpose: Perform as the supervisor of an assigned custodial staff, open and close assigned facility. This includes ensuring building cleanliness, grounds care (trash, debris) safety conditions both interior and exterior.

Qualifications/Skills: Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Custodial experience is required.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to read and speak Basic English. Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance and safety procedures.
• Ability to effectively supervise employees.
• Ability to work effectively with school administrators, students, staff, contractors, vendors and community.
• Neat appearance.
• Ability to work on eight (8) foot ladder.
• Ability to operate custodial and related equipment.

Major Duties and Responsibilities: Custodial Management and Cleaning:

• Dust mop the inside hallways several times daily, sweep walkways outside the building daily and pick up litter from grounds.
• Check restrooms periodically during the day and clean as needed.
• Work in the cafeteria eating area during all lunch periods, mopping up spills and keeping garbage cans empty, this is in addition to wet mopping the cafeteria daily.
• Submit supply requisitions as needed and maintain inventory of supplies and custodial equipment.
• Responsible for accurately inventorying the receiving of custodial supplies delivered and signing.
• Check all work of evening employees conducting weekly foreman inspections to ensure duties have been properly executed.
• Assist in training, directing and evaluating custodial staff.
• Follow policy, procedures, and rules outlined by the district and department.
• Decision making, ensuring that decisions are made based on the best interest of the facility, students, and staff and that they reflect positively on the district and department.
• Ensure proper operation of heating and HVAC equipment, report concerns accordingly in a timely manner.

Maintenance and Repair:

• Report all custodial equipment needing repairs to custodial department.
• Make minor repairs throughout the building as needed and report major repairs that require assistance from the maintenance department and replace burned out lights as needed.

Other:

• Set-up and break down of furniture required for boardroom, conference room(s) in designated areas needed for lunch, meetings etc. based on meeting schedules. Multiple set-ups per day may be required.
• Unlock doors as instructed by building principal.
• Supervise summer cleaning activities and work as a member of a crew.
• Inspect machines and equipment periodically to ensure proper maintenance, use safety and efficiency.
• Ability to alternate and adjust work hours as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used: Ladder, Custodial equipment, buffer, auto scrubber, pressure washer, leaf blower, small hand tools (screwdriver, wrenches, hammers, sockets, pliers), stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, electric drill, shampooer.

Working Conditions: Mental Demands:

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.

Physical Demands:

• Continual standing, walking, pushing, and pulling.
• Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling and climbing (ladder), lifting (up to 50 lbs.) and carrying.

Environmental Factors:

• Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, and ladders.
• Exposure to hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials.

Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above.