Head Custodian I

Fort Worth Independent School District; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Worth ISD seeks a Head Custodian I to supervise, plan, and coordinate cleaning, grounds maintenance, and building operations across district facilities. The role emphasizes safe, efficient maintenance and adherence to district guidelines.

The position requires managing custodial staff, maintaining inventories, and coordinating with maintenance and school personnel to ensure safe, clean, and functional environments for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of custodial work principles and materials.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and regulations for school facilities.
• Ability to manage time and priorities in a custodial setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork with school staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, plans, coordinates, and participates in cleaning, grounds maintenance, and operation of district facilities.
• Maintains cleaning schedules and ensures facilities are safe and clean.
• Assists in maintenance, minor repairs, and reports major issues via work orders.
• Operations include opening/closing buildings and overseeing custodial staff.

Skills

Custodial work

Safety procedures

Time management

Communication

Tools

Work order system

Job description

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Head Custodian I JobID: 7622

• Position Type:
  Supporting Campus -Operations/ Custodian
• Date Posted:
  10/16/2026
• Closing Date:
  10/30/2026

Head Custodian I
* Must be flexible with hours; may require working evening shifts.

Reports to: Supervisor - Custodial Services
Salary Range: $33,184 - $39,977
Pay Grade: 802
Duty Days: 244
PCN: 23043
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

POSITION PURPOSE
Supervises, plans, coordinates, and participates in the cleaning, grounds maintenance, and operation of District facilities using routine procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Cleaning & Disinfecting

Maintains a cleaning schedule that includes cleaning floors, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, classrooms, offices, gymnasiums, cafeteria, auditorium, and restrooms.

Keeps school building and grounds (including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas), neat and clean.

Complies with local laws and procedures for storage of materials and disposal of trash.

Assists in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment; requests additional supplies as needed.

Ensures that District guidelines are followed when applying disinfectant.

Maintenance, Repairs, & Operations

Assists with lunchroom set up, including arranging tables and chairs.

Performs preventive maintenance to ensure the comfort, health, and safety of students and staff; makes minor building repairs as needed; reports major repair needs to Principal and Maintenance via work order system.

Communicates with Maintenance regarding the regulation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures, and ensures economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity via work order system.

Moves furniture or equipment within building as needed.

Assists in setting up facilities for special events.

Supervises and participates in watering lawns, shrubs, and trees involving the operation of manual or automatic irrigation systems in accordance with instructions from Maintenance & Operations.

Possesses knowledge of shutoff valves and utility cutoffs, including fire sprinkler systems; checks and operates fire extinguishers

Orders, receives, checks, and disburses custodial supplies and equipment; stores and distributes supplies and equipment; maintains an inventory of related records as required; and posts Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Assists with opening and closing building each school day checking to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy; follows established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.

Inspects machines and equipment for safety and efficiency; maintains inspection records, reports needed repairs to direct supervisor; submits appropriate work orders as needed.

Maintains records and submits reports on plant security, vandalism, thefts, emergencies, supplies, use of facilities, and related matters.

Issues keys, keeps records, and maintains a supply of spare keys for custodial staff.

Confers with school personnel in regards to the use of facilities and equipment, site security, special programs and activities, and animal regulations.

Reviews and submits custodial time reports and trains new employees in the proper use of time and attendance.

Trains and instructs assigned custodial personnel in cleaning methods, use of materials, operation of custodial and landscaping procedures, equipment, and related tasks.

Recommends custodial needs and recommends priorities for the custodial program.

Assists with custodial employee evaluations and recommends corrective action.

Safety

Performs vendor-approved preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.

Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.

Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Responsible for on-site leadership of supplemental staff.

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of principles, materials, and methods of custodial work.

Knowledge of methods and materials used in minor maintenance of buildings and equipment.

Knowledge of surfaces and coverings, and appropriate cleaning, polishing, and protective agents.

Knowledge of fire and safety ordinances and regulations affecting school buildings.

Knowledge of procedures for the maintenance of records; and the report, storage, and disbursement of material.

Knowledge of basic personnel and payroll rules and procedures. ? Knowledge of flag courtesy and care

Skill in judgment and creativity in decision-making; considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Skill in providing exceptional service to both internal and external customers.

Ability to respond to after-hours emergencies.

Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate custodial personnel.

Ability to make and adjust schedule.

Ability to recognize maintenance needs and initiate appropriate action.

Ability to use and care for operations equipment, and make minor repairs to facilities/equipment.

Ability to use software to read and write email, and check the status of work orders.

Ability to organize