Maintenance Head Custodian

Amarillo ISD; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Amarillo ISD is seeking a Custodian Supervisor to lead campus custodial staff in daily cleaning duties and to help ensure a clean, safe school environment. You will coordinate with district staff, maintain cleaning schedules, and oversee lunchroom setup and cafeteria sanitation.

The role requires leadership skills, ability to follow procedures, basic computer use, and knowledge of maintenance tasks. This is a full-time, on-site position at Amarillo ISD facilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Leadership to supervise custodial staff and ensure tasks are completed.
• Read, understand, and follow cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Basic computer skills for District software, timesheets, work orders, and supplies.
• Effective verbal and written communication with staff.
• Knowledge of minor repairs and building/grounds maintenance.
• Operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy loads.
• Understand math for proper chemical dilutions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all campus custodial staff in daily duties.
• Coordinate with District Custodial and campus staff.
• Maintain cleaning schedules for floors, chalkboards, restrooms, and furniture.
• Keep facilities neat—buildings, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, play areas.
• Ensure safe storage and disposal of trash.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment; request replenishments.
• Assist with lunchroom setup and cafeteria cleaning during/after meals.
• Open/close building as required; verify doors and panic bolts are secure.
• Inspect machines/equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Follow safety procedures; report unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Comply with district policies and Educator Code of Ethics.

Skills

Leadership

Follow instructions

Computer skills

Communication

Minor repair

Operate equipment

Chemical dilution math

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Buffer

Wet vacuum

Dry vacuum

Electric drill

Job description

Primary Purpose

Perform all Custodial cleanliness tasks and to insure a safe, clean, healthy school campus.

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: Freqnet cahnges 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

• Supervise all campus 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
• Maintain 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.
• Organize and assist with lunchroom set up, including arranging tables and chairs.
• Responsible for cleaning the cafeteria both during and after breakfast run. Picking up trash and mopping spills in all classrooms designated as Breakfast in Classroom (BIC).
• Move furniture or equipment within building as directed by principal.
• Organize and set up facilities for special events.
• Understand, verify and approve individual clock in procedures.
• 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 safet 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 policies 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

Evaluation

In accordance with state law and District policy.

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary

$14.31 Per Hour

Job Category

Support Staff > Custodian