What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Custodian position at Maintenance & Operations?
Lead Custodian
Campus: To Be Assigned (Elementaries, James H. Baker Sixth Grade Campus and Junior Highs)
Responsibilities
Follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations. Serves as the campus level working supervisor and department liaison.
Job Qualifications
- GED/High School Diploma (preferred)
- Ability to read, write, and understand written and verbal instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures
- Must be able to pass test of skill and mechanical aptitude for detecting equipment malfunctions
- Valid Texas Driver’s license; insurable by district’s insurance carrier
Required Experience
Two years in a custodial work environment with school and supervisory experience preferred.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Assist in the assignment, scheduling and training of the campus custodial staff as assigned.
- Monitor the time records of all custodial staff on the campus and certify records for salary payment.
- Evaluate the performance of the assigned custodial staff on a scheduled basis.
- Schedule and conduct meetings with custodians for purposes of training, retraining, and leadership.
- Tour the campus on a daily basis and confer with the supervisor of maintenance or his/her designee regarding work schedules and procedures.
- Perform inspections that are established as an integral part of the operational program.
- Direct and control established schedules and procedures for the cleanliness and maintenance of all areas in the facility.
- Exhibit professionalism and courtesy to fellow workers, other department members, teachers, students, and parents.
- Direct and control the priorities of the custodial staff workload on the campus.
- Maintain the inventory of supplies and equipment and orders supplies from district warehouse as needed.
- Promote the personal safety, safety procedures and safe working environment for all employees.
- Supervise the summer and holiday cleaning programs and projects on the campus.
- Respond to emergency situations that are observed or requested.
- Maintain equipment assigned to campus and request repairs when needed.
- Initiate work orders for needed campus maintenance items.
- Supervises the physical security of the assigned building(s) in regards to locking and unlocking the facility.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized campus work environment.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the custodial supervisor.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Monitor the work of and assign work duties to building custodians.
MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Tools/Equipment Used: Twenty-inch (20”) rotos, automatic floor machines, carpet extractors, commercial vacuums, wet/dry vacuums, 24-and32- ounce wet mops, large wringers and other necessary equipment and tools, products and supplies.
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 required up to forty-five (45) pounds unassisted frequently
Environment: Work is both outside and inside; exposure to hot and cold temperatures; exposure to dust, toxic chemicals, and materials; slippery or uneven walking surfaces; work on ladders required; may work alone
Mental Demands: Reading, writing, and understanding written and verbal instructions
Other Information
The district contributes $400/monthly to the cost of "employee-only" health insurance, which is $175/monthly greater than the state required amount of $225/monthly.
Assignment Days 250
Pay Grade Manual Trades, PG2
Salary based on experience.
Salary : $12
