Lead Custodian (Mackey)

Mesquite-Isd; United States; On-site; USD 48,711,936 - 68,655,451; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite ISD is seeking a Head Custodian to supervise custodial staff and ensure a clean, safe school environment. The role involves scheduling, training, inventory control, and adherence to MISD policies.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of custodial experience, with strong communication skills and the ability to delegate tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Three years custodial experience in school environments preferred.
• Ability to lead and train custodial staff and to delegate tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication, safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleaning schedules for floors, restrooms, windows and rooms.
• Direct custodial staff, assign tasks and monitor performance.
• Keep inventory of housekeeping supplies and place orders as needed.
• Report safety or maintenance issues and log work orders.
• Ensure compliance with MISD cleaning policies and procedures.

Skills

Staff management

Inventory management

Communication

Training custodial staff

Cleaning procedures

Education

Three years custodial experience

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Position Type: Auxiliary - Custodial / Custodial

Pay Grade: 2 $17.00-$23.96

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 situations and problems, maintenance and safety concerns to appropriate personnel; initiate maintenance work orders and maintain work order status logs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVIERSIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Train, manage and audit work of custodial staff.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry 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.