Lead Custodian Elementary

Clear Creek ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Creek ISD is seeking a Lead Custodian at Brookwood Elementary in Houston, TX. This full-time role oversees campus custodial operations, trains staff, and ensures safety, cleanliness, and efficient building operations in alignment with district standards.

The successful candidate will manage timecards, inventory, and maintenance tasks, while fostering a positive, customer-service oriented environment for students, staff, and community partners. Availability for after-hours work is expected.

Qualifications

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building/grounds maintenance.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment.
• Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies.
• Ability to interface with staff, students, and community.
• Ability to work flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and direct the work of custodians at assigned campus.
• Help in the scheduling and training of custodians.
• Plan, oversee, and participate in all custodial work, maintaining safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.
• Monitor the timecards of custodial employees.
• Maintain an inventory and order custodial supplies.
• Promote safety and security of the building.
• Be available for after-hours demands.
• Support district energy management and IPM programs.
• Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communications.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Read and follow cleaning/safety instr.

Minor repair techniques

Operate cleaning equipment

Handle cleaning supplies

Staff/student/community interface

Flexible schedule

Tools

Buffer

Scrubber

Wet/dry vacuum

Shampooer

Extractor

Job description

Lead Custodian Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5877507

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Supervise the campus custodial operations; establish and follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain high standards of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Licensure

• None specified

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures
• Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment
• Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies
• Ability to interface with staff, students, and community
• Ability to work flexible schedule

Experience

• Requirement determined by supervisor

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Monitor and direct the work of custodians at assigned campus.
• Help in the scheduling and training of custodians.
• Plan, oversee, and participate in all custodial work, maintaining a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.
• Monitor the timecards of all custodial employees.
• Maintain an inventory and order custodial supplies from the operations department.
• Strive constantly to promote the safety and security of the building.
• Be responsible for the general fire safety, health, and comfort of the students and employees.
• Strive constantly to promote district energy management and IPM programs.
• Perform emergency repairs.
• Perform minor repairs and cleaning services as necessary.
• Keep building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways and play areas, neat and clean at all times.
• Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
• Schedule and participate in the custodial support of district and community use events.
• Participate in the district’s Standard Reunification Protocol as directed by the District Incident Commander.
• Be available for after-hours demands.
• Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.
• Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
• Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
• Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
• Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
• Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.
• Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
• Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
• Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
• Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
• Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).

Equipment Used

Including but not limited to buffer, scrubber, wet/dry vacuum, shampooer, extractor and other small electrical tools.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

Maintain emotional control at all times.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Strenuous walking, standing, and/or climbing; lifting up to 80 pounds; exposure to inside and outside temperature extremes, dust, toxic chemicals, and materials; work on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; work on ladders

Terms

220 days

Pay Grade

AUX 3

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $14.20 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

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