Head Custodian- Collier

Collier Elementary; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Harlandale Independent School District Collier Elementary in San Antonio, Texas seeks a Head Custodian to lead custodial operations on campus. You will establish cleaning and maintenance routines to ensure safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, two years of custodial experience, and hands-on ability to manage schedules, supervise staff, and perform minor repairs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Two years custodial experience.
• Ability to understand detailed written or oral instructions.
• Knowledge of cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Ability to perform minor repairs and handle cleaning supplies.

Responsibilities

• Assign work to campus custodians and oversee completion according to district standards.
• Implement cleaning schedules; maintain floors, restrooms, and facilities.
• Keep school buildings and grounds neat and clean; manage trash disposal per local laws.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and order as needed.
• Make minor repairs and report major repairs to supervisor.
• Regulate HVAC for appropriate temperatures and energy usage.
• Assist in setting up facilities for events and move furniture as directed.
• Open/close building daily; ensure doors and panic bolts function.
• Inspect equipment for safety and efficiency; follow safety procedures.
• Report unsafe conditions and follow emergency procedures.
• Monitor custodial work and provide assignments to staff.

Skills

Two years custodial experience

Written/oral instructions

Cleaning procedures

Safety procedures

Minor repairs

Cleaning supplies handling

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Buffer

Stripper

Wet vacuum

Dry vacuum

Shampooer

Lawn mower

Edger

Weed eater

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

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Head Custodian- Collier

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This job is also posted in Harlandale Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5934570
Application Deadline: Sep 28, 2026 4:30 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: Head Custodian

Exemption Status: Nonexempt/At-Will
Reports to: Area Supervisor/Principal

Pay Grade(s): ES (H3)
Dept./School: Assigned

Campus Calendar Days:226/260

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:

High School Diploma/GED

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

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

Cleaning

2. Implement and maintain established cleaning schedules including emptying waste and cleaning floors, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
3. Keep school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas, neat and clean.
4. Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.
5. Maintain an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and order additional supplies as needed.

Maintenance and Repair

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

Safety

9. 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.
10. Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
11. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
12. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
13. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
14. Performs other job-related duties as may be assigned by the campus principal or designee.

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.

The Harlandale Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or on any other basis prohibited by law.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $17.25 to $24.33 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required