Primary Purpose:

Supervise the campus custodial operations. Establish and follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Clear and valid Texas driver’s license

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures

Ability to perform minor repairs

Ability to handle cleaning supplies

Experience:

5 years of custodial experience 

3 years of Head Custodian experience preferred

(managerial experience preferred)

Supervisory Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Thorough knowledge of custodial equipment
2. Skilled experience in managing personnel and supervising custodial building and grounds operations
3. Skilled experience in effectively planning and organizing custodial activities
4. Ability to promote efficiency, morale and team work, interaction with fellow staff members
5. Direct and assist in setting up facilities for special events
6. Acquire supplies and custodial equipment and maintain inventory control to ensure adequate service levels and appropriate budget management through established procedures
7. Ensure cleanliness and proper maintenance of the building and grounds 
8. Implement and maintain established cleaning schedule that will include cleaning of floors, whiteboards, waste baskets, windows, furniture, equipment, walls and restrooms
9. Keep school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas neat and clean
10. Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash
11. Supervises and assists custodial personnel, using proper techniques with ground maintenance which includes parking lots, fence lines, playground areas and equipment, lawn shrubs, trees and flower beds
12. Supervises and trains custodial personnel to use safe and proper work/cleaning techniques including the use of all inside/outside power equipment needed to support programs
13. Make the plant available for maintenance repairs and activities, minimizing interference with curricular or extracurricular activities during normal or other than normal duty hours 
14. Maintains and supervises proper use of personal protective equipment (in case of an accident, the Head Custodian is responsible for timely reporting of the incident to the proper authorities, HR Dept.)
15. Ensures compliance with Texas Hazardous Communications Act which includes training of the staff and emphasizing safety, storing, handling, labeling and application of all chemicals
16. Performs additional duties and accepts other responsibilities as may be assigned
17.  Direct and monitor the work of custodians
18.  Plan and coordinate, prepare work schedules, supervise both day/night shift staff according to district procedures 

 Safety

Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including             lifting and climbing. Operate equipment and use tools according to established safety           procedures.

1. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are       not immediately correctable to supervisor
2. Maintain tools and equipment and perform preventive maintenance as required.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Small hand tools, power tools, and measuring tools; light truck or van

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

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

Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis

Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, noise, vibration, and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress 

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Salary Information:
Work status: Non Exempt
Pay grade: AUX03 ($14.64-21.07)
Days:261
Months: 12
At-Will: Letter of reasonable assurance (LORA)

Our salary compensation is calculated by a formula using the minimum, mid-point, and maximum pay rates on the applicable salary scale. It is based upon creditable years of experience provided in the applicant’s application and resume. Please make sure you attach a complete resume showing all years of workable experience. A division of 1 is factored for same or school district experience; division 2 for similar experience and division 3 for all other experience. The annual salary is calculated by hourly rate x number of hours in the day x number of actual work days. Our pay schedule is by academic year July 1st-June 30th and is divided over a 12 month period.