Head Custodian (Elementary/DSC)

Midland Independent School District; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland Independent School District in Midland, Texas is seeking a Head Custodian (Elementary / District Service Center) to supervise custodial staff and maintain safe, clean facilities across campuses. This non-exempt role reports to the Custodian Supervisor and Principal and requires a year of custodial experience.

Open 250 work days per year, starting immediately, with duties including routine cleaning, maintenance, security, and coordination of operations; candidates must read and write

Qualifications

• The ability to read and write English.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment.
• Lift heavy equipment.
• Proper use of cleaning supplies.
• Operate custodial equipment.
• Pass all training courses.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct Custodial staff on the assigned worksite.
• Keep the building and grounds neat and clean.
• Guard against fire and accident hazards.
• Maintain costs without reducing efficiency.
• Prevent property loss due to abuse.
• Keep tools/equipment in good condition; pursue maintenance.
• Keep floors clean, waxed, buffed, vacuumed, or extracted.
• Schedule and perform housekeeping operations.
• Keep light bulbs/tubes replaced.
• Report maintenance through proper channels.
• Be responsible for building security.
• Set and move irrigation on campus grounds.
• Inform supervisor/principal of developments affecting custodial services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read and write English

Cleaning equipment operation

Heavy lifting

Proper use of cleaning supplies

Operate custodial equipment

Pass training courses

Tools

Buffer/stripper

Electric drill

Wet/Vacuum cleaners

Shampoo machines/extractors

Ladder

Weed eater

Job description

Head Custodian (Elementary/DSC)

MIDLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Custodial - Midland, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Midland Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5936672
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION: Head Custodian (Elementary / District Service Center)

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt

NUMBER OF DAYS: 250

PAY GRADE: Aux PG-3

DIVISION: School Plant Services

DEPARTMENT: Custodial Services

REPORTS TO: Principal/Zone Trainer/Custodian Supervisor

EDUCATION: None

EXPERIENCE: One year as a custodian

Position Function/Purpose

Daily supervision of all assigned Custodial Staff to assure all Custodians follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

Major Responsibilities

• 1. To manage and direct the work of the custodian staff on the assigned worksite
• 2. To keep the building and grounds including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean
• 3. Guards against fire and accident hazards.
• 4. Keeps operation cost to a minimum without reducing efficiency
• 5. Helps to prevent property loss that may be caused by abuse
• 6. Keeps all tools and equipment unserviceable condition. Practice and pursue preventive maintenance
• 7. Keeps floor clean, waxed, buffed, vacuumed, or extracted
• 8. Schedule and execute all normal housekeeping operations
• 9. To keep light bulbs and tubes replaced
• 10. Report maintenance through proper channels
• 11. To be responsible for the security of buildings
• 12. Setting and moving irrigation pipe and sprinklers on campus ground as assigned
• 13. Keeps the supervisor and principal informed of all developments that affect custodial services
• 14. Perform such other duties as assigned by Custodial Supervisor or Custodial Trainer

Qualification Requirements

• The ability to read and write English
• Ability to properly operate cleaning equipment
• Lift heavy equipment
• Proper use of cleaning supplies
• Operate all custodial equipment
• Valid Texas Driver License and acceptable driving record; must adhere to Midland ISD’s vehicle safety and use program
• Pass all training courses

Physical Demands

• Heavy lifting
• Pushing/pulling
• Strenuous walking
• Repeated bending
• Standing and/or climbing
• Reaching above head and to the floor

Equipment used

• Buffer/stripper Electric drill/hand tools
• Blower Wet and Dry vacuum cleaners
• Shampoo machines, extractors All industry standard custodial equipment
• Ladder Weed eater

Work Environment

• Outside and inside
• Work alone
• Hot and cold temperatures
• Dust
• Toxic Chemicals
• Slippery or uneven walking surfaces
• Work on ladders

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:
Support Staff > Custodian

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• ADMINISTRATION
• Phone: [phone]