Head Custodian

Education Service Center, Region 2; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an essential role in maintaining a safe and clean environment in an educational setting. This position offers the opportunity to lead custodial operations, ensuring that all areas are well-maintained and organized. You'll implement cleaning schedules, oversee a team of custodians, and perform minor repairs, contributing to the overall efficiency of the campus. This is a chance to make a significant impact on the daily operations of a school, providing a welcoming atmosphere for students and staff alike. If you have a passion for cleanliness and safety, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in custodial services required.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee campus custodial operations and assign work to custodians.
• Implement cleaning schedules and maintain cleanliness of school facilities.
• Make minor repairs and ensure safety protocols are followed.

Skills

Understanding detailed instructions

Knowledge of cleaning procedures

Ability to perform minor repairs

Handling cleaning supplies

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Buffer

Wet and dry vacuum cleaner

Shampooer

Lawn mower

Edger

Weed eater

Small hand tools

Small power tools

Job description

Reports to: Custodial Services Supervisor/Principal

Date Revised: 10/2024

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for on-site leadership of campus custodial operations. Establish and follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

Qualifications:

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to understand and execute detailed written or oral instructions
• Knowledge of cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures
• Ability to perform minor repairs
• Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Two years' experience in custodial services

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Custodial Management

• Assign work to campus custodians and oversee completion according to district standards. Train custodians as needed.

Cleaning

• Implement and maintain established cleaning schedules including emptying waste and cleaning floors, 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

• Make minor building repairs as needed and report needed major repair to supervisor.
• Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
• Assist in setting up facilities for regular and special events and move furniture or equipment within building as directed by principal.

Safety

• Assume responsibility for opening and closing building each school day. Check daily to ensure all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy. Ensure procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities are followed.
• Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Monitor the work and issue work assignments to building custodians.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, shampooer, lawn mower, edger, and weed eater; small hand tools; small power tools

Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching, and overhead reaching

Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis

Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours

Mental Demands: 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.