Maintenance Asst. Head Custodian

Amarillo ISD; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Amarillo ISD is looking for a dedicated Custodian to clean and maintain district facilities, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and efficient operation of buildings and grounds. You will support evening custodial staff and help manage daily cleaning tasks across assigned areas.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to follow safety procedures, and basic computer skills to handle time sheets, work orders, and supply orders. Starting pay is $13.48 per hour with full-time hours and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Custodial experience is helpful but not required.
• Must read and understand cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Basic math for chemical dilution and inventory management.
• Good written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising evening custodial staff and daily duties.
• Work closely with district custodial staff and campus personnel.
• Maintain cleaning schedule for floors, restrooms, and classrooms.
• Keep buildings and grounds neat and safe; manage trash disposal.
• Organize facilities for special events.
• Open/close buildings with proper security procedures.
• Inspect machines and report safety issues.

Skills

Leadership

Read instructions

Basic computer skills

Communication

Safety procedures

Repair knowledge

Operate cleaning equipment

Math for chemical dilution

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Buffer

Stripper

Wet vacuum

Dry vacuum

Electric drill

Hand tools

Job description

Primary Purpose

Clean and maintain district facilities using routine procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds. Perform tasks as assigned to assist in all District performance goals.

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Certification: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Leadership skills to effectively give direction to other employees to insure the completion of all assigned custodial tasks
• Read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures
• Basic computer skills- understanding District software, approving employee time sheets, submitting work orders and ordering custodial Supplies
• Communicate verbally and in writing to other staff concerning requirements of the job and other information important to the job
• Read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures
• Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance
• Operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment
• Basic understanding of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to know the proper dilution of chemicals

Work Conditions

Tools/Equipment Used: Including but not limited to buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, electric drill, hand tools

Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching, and overhead reaching

Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis; occasional exertion of a heavy force (50 lbs or greater)

Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials; exposure to high noise levels; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours

Mental Demands: Frequent changes in task; maintain emotional control under stress

Regular attendance is an essential function

Minimum Experience: Custodial experience desired but not required

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Assist in supervising evening custodial staff in their performance of all daily assigned Custodial maintenance duties in assigned work areas and perform all individual assigned duties.
• Work closely with District Custodial and any other Amarillo ISD staff at assigned campus
• Assist in maintaining a cleaning schedule that will include cleaning of floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
• Keep school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas, neat and clean.
• Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.
• Maintain an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request additional supplies as needed.
• Move furniture or equipment within building as directed by Custodial Chain of Command.
• Organize and set up facilities for special events.
• Assist 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. Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
• Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, and climbing. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all local olicies and state and federal statutes including the Educator Code of Ethics.
• Perform such other tasks and accepts such other responsibilities as may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assigned Custodial Staff

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary

$13.48 per hour

Job Categories

• Support Staff > Custodian

Contact Information

• Petra Montes
• HR Specialist
• EDUCATION SUPPORT CENTER
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]