Lead Custodian (Florence)

Mesquite ISD; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite ISD is seeking a Head Custodian to lead custodial staff and maintain a clean, safe school environment. The role requires strong supervision, inventory control, and adherence to district cleaning procedures across campus facilities.

Responsibilities include scheduling, delegating tasks, training staff, and reporting safety concerns. Must have a High School Diploma/GED and at least three years of custodial experience; wage is $18.50–$26.08 per hour, non-exempt, full-time.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High School Diploma/GED
• Experience: Three (3) years of experience performing custodial work
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to manage and delegate work assignments to custodial staff, inventory management, effective communication, read and follow cleaning/safety procedures, train staff, handle supplies and equipment

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleaning schedule for floors, walls, restrooms, and spaces.
• Manage and assist custodial staff with cleaning tasks across facilities.
• Keep campus grounds neat and clean, report maintenance and safety issues.
• Initiate maintenance work orders and track status.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Staff supervision

Inventory management

Communication

Reading procedures

Custodial training

Cleaning equipment handling

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Mesquite ISD – Compensation Plans

Auxiliary Compensation Plan

Pay Grade: PG 3 $18.50-$26.08

Shift Type: Full-Time

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Campus/Facility Administrator(s)

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible

PRIMARY PURPOSE

• The primary job of the Head Custodian is to assist the custodial staff of a building in providing a clean, safe and sanitary environment for the students and staff. Perform a variety of tasks in custodial services for the building or campus that may include, but not be limited to training, maintaining custodial supply inventory and managing custodial staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Experience: Three (3) years of experience performing custodial work

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Perform the typical tasks and duties of the position successfully, the knowledge, skills and/or abilities listed below are required.
• Ability to effectively manage and delegate work assignments to the custodial staff
• Ability to maintain an inventory of required housekeeping supplies by communicating with the District’s Custodial Inventory Management Specialist
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
• Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance and safety in regards to MISD’s policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate and train/instruct custodial staff on proper housekeeping procedures
• Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies and equipment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Maintain a cleaning schedule that will include cleaning, dusting, and/or vacuuming of floors, carpeting, walls whiteboards, trash cans, windows, glass, furniture, equipment and restrooms
• Manage and assist custodial staff in using proper techniques with cleaning inside/outside of District facilities which include: cleaning, dusting, and/or vacuuming of floors, carpeting, walls whiteboards, trash cans, windows, glass, furniture, equipment and restrooms
• Keep campus/facility and grounds, including entryways, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots and play areas neat and clean
• Report all emergency situation and problems, maintenance and safety concerns to appropriate personnel; initiate maintenance work orders and maintain work order status logs
• Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Train, manage and audit work of custodial staff.

Physical demands/environmental factors

• Must be able to push, pull, lift and carrying up to 45 – 50 pounds.
• Strenuous standing, stooping, walking, climbing ladders, bending, pushing and pulling.
• Exposure to biological hazards, communicable diseases; exposure to cleaning chemicals and dust.
• Exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces.
• Possible exposure to adverse weather conditions and hot to cold temperature changes.
• Use hands and arms continuously, frequently reaching overhead repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.