Head Custodian

Education Service Center, Region 2; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Head Custodian at Education Service Center, Region 2 in Corpus Christi, TX leads campus custodial operations, establishes cleaning schedules, and ensures safety and efficiency of building and grounds.

The role supervises campus custodians, manages cleaning, maintenance, safety compliance, minor repairs, and coordination for events. Requires strong organizational and communication skills and two years custodial experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Custodial Management: Assign work to campus custodians and oversee completion according to district standards. Train custodians as needed.
• Cleaning: Implement and maintain cleaning schedules; clean floors, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms; keep buildings and grounds neat and clean; dispose of trash per local procedures; manage cleaning supplies inventory and order as needed.
• Maintenance and Repair: Make minor building repairs; report major repairs; regulate HVAC to ensure comfortable temperatures and economical energy use; assist in setting up facilities for events and move furniture as directed.
• Safety: Open/close building daily; ensure exit doors and panic bolts work; follow safety procedures; inspect machines; report unsafe conditions; follow emergency procedures.

Job description

Job Title: Head Custodian

Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

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

• 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

Additional Job Information

Building/Campus Maintenance

Salary: From 16.00

Salary: To 18.48

260 days