Lead Custodian

South Texas College; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas College is seeking a Lead Custodian to maintain high cleanliness standards and supervise custodians across campus. You will inspect work, secure facilities, train staff, and manage supplies and safety procedures.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least two years of custodial experience, with strong communication, computer, and teamwork skills. Flexible hours and travel within the district may be required.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, Windows environment and internet research skills.
• Must meet established cleaning standards.
• Thorough knowledge of custodial service-tools, basic maintenance, cleaning agents, custodial equipment, cleaning techniques and performance standards.
• Knowledge of proper use of a wide range of chemicals according to state and federal regulations.
• Ability to work independently as well as a team player within department and with others.
• Ability to adapt to constant change and periods of fast-paced, high-intensity work situations.
• Must be willing and able to work various hours, and rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, College closures, and holidays, as needed.
• Ability to travel throughout the college district using own means of reliable transportation or College-owned vehicles.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Inspect work to ensure standards are met and take corrective action if needed.
• Open and secure facilities at scheduled times.
• Train staff on duties, SOPs, and safety.
• Monitor and assess work performance of custodians.
• Use CMMS to log time and tasks.
• Assist in moving and assembling furniture.
• Set up for special campus functions.
• Clean and disinfect all campus facilities; stock supplies.
• Vacuum, mop, and clean carpets and hard floors.
• Report building or equipment repairs to Custodial Supervisor.
• Manage and secure keys for assigned personnel/facilities.
• Issue and deliver custodial materials and supplies.
• Follow safety and health regulations.
• Operate preventive maintenance on College vehicles; report needs.
• Travel as needed within college district.
• Supervisor custodians and assist with custodial work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Adaptability

Travel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years custodial experience

Tools

Custodial tools

Cleaning agents knowledge

Microsoft Office

CMMS / work order system

Job description

Department:

Custodial

General Statement of Job

The Lead Custodian maintains high standards of cleanliness and service by inspecting work to ensure conformance with established standards. Supervises and assigns duties to custodians.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains high standards of cleanliness and service by inspecting work to ensure standards are met; if standards are not met, investigates reason and takes corrective action.
• Ensures facilities are secured and opened at the appropriate times.
• Conducts training on duties, standard operating procedures and safety for new and existing employees.
• Monitors and assesses work performance of assigned personnel.
• Utilizes the college's work order system (CMMS) to note time spent and the work performed relative to specific work request.
• Assists in moving and/or assembly of furniture.
• Sets up for special functions on campus, as directed.
• Cleans and disinfects all campus facilities (restrooms, offices, classrooms, labs, hallways and Child Development Center); stocks facilities with paper and supplies.
• Vacuums and spot cleans carpets and furniture; sweeps and mops tile floors.
• Cleans marker boards, desktops, windows, doors and walls.
• Collects and removes trash in accordance with established procedures.
• Reports and responds to emergency calls for custodial assistance; reports security and maintenance concerns.
• Identifies stains and uses proper chemicals for removal.
• Reports all necessary building or equipment repair requirements for assigned facilities to Custodial Supervisor.
• Responsible for collection and ensures security for keys to assigned personnel and/or facilities.
• Responsible for managing, issuing, and delivering custodial material and supplies, as directed.
• Adheres to safety and health regulations.
• Operates and conducts routine preventive maintenance on College vehicles; notifies appropriate personnel of any vehicle maintenance required.
• Travels throughout the college district, as needed.
• Supervises and assigns duties to assigned custodians and assists custodians with custodial and other work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least two (2) years of experience in custodial operations required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, and internet research skills.
• Must meet established cleaning standards.
• Thorough knowledge of custodial service-tools, basic maintenance, cleaning agents, custodial equipment, cleaning techniques and performance standards.
• Knowledge of proper use of a wide range of chemicals according to state and federal regulations.
• Ability to safely dispose of hazardous materials; identify stains and use proper chemicals for their removal.
• Ability to work independently as well as a team player within department and with others.
• Ability to adapt to constant change and periods of fast-paced, high-intensity work situations.
• Must be willing and able to work various hours, and rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, College closures, and holidays, as needed.
• Ability to travel throughout the college district using own means of reliable transportation or College-owned vehicles.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to apply practical understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Checks, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

Security Sensitive position: all applicants are subject to a criminal background check under South Texas College policy. In addition, subject to a federal background check. Must have or qualify for a valid Texas driver's license, proof of liability insurance, and be insurable under South Texas College's insurance policy for driving. Must maintain authorization to drive College-owned vehicles.

Physical Requirements

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. Ascending or descending ladders (6 ft. up to 12 ft. on step ladders and up to 24 ft. extension ladders, roof hatch ladders), stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely. Standing particularly for sustained periods of time. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Shouting in order to be heard above ambient noise level. Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading. Including color, depth perception, and field vision. Visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures. Visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment. Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. Mobility to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock. The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Minimum Compensation

$18.00

Desired Start Date

November 06, 2026

About South Texas College

Founded in 1993, South Texas College offers more than 127 degree & certificate options, including associate degrees in a variety of liberal art, social science, business, math, science, technology, advanced manufacturing, and allied health fields of study. Additionally, South Texas College is the only community college in the State of Texas to offer 5 baccalaureate degrees. South Texas College has a faculty and staff of more than 2,200 to serve the college’s five campuses, two higher education centers, and one virtual campus. Since 2000, the Dual Credit Programs has served 130,000 high school students at 70 high school partners, saving families over $340 million dollars in tuition.