Head Custodian

Job Title:

Head Custodian

Support/Hourly - Position - Head Custodian. Job Number . Start Date. Open Date 04/01/2025. Closing Date 05/01/2026.

Follow routine cleaning procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency pertaining to assigned facilities and the grounds surrounding the facilities. Duties vary frequently and are assigned by the Custodial Foreman. The Custodial Foreman assigns all cleaning tasks, scheduling, direction, supervision, inspections, and performance evaluations of the head, assistant, and custodial staff.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in custodial services preferred.
• Basic understanding and verbalization of the English language.

• Follow established AISD safety procedures.
• Abide by all AISD Board policies as well as procedures outlined in the Auxiliary Employee Handbook.
• Responsible for carrying out and following daily directives, both internal and external, of Custodial Foreman, Operations Supervisor, and/or Director of Operations.
• Instruct, train and lead all custodial work in assigned facility as designated by Custodial Foreman or Operations Supervisor.
• Keep custodial closet neat, clean, safe, and organized.
• Ensure that equipment and supplies are used and maintained properly.
• Read and understand instructions for cleaning and safety procedures.
• Follow established procedures for cleaning buildings, floors, chalk/marker boards, waste baskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and rest rooms.
• Keep all district facilities and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots and playground areas, neat and clean.
• Learn proper use of equipment and cleaning materials and train custodial staff accordingly.
• Assist with lunchroom setup and breakdown of tables and chairs for special events.
• Assist with opening and closing facility each day.
• Work cooperatively with all District personnel to ensure a high standard of safety, cleanliness and efficiency of building operations.
• Maintain effective communication and rapport with district employees.
• Position may require overtime, as necessary to maintain function of District facilities.
• Position will respond to service calls in a timely manner while serving on‑call duty, as necessary to maintain function of District facilities.
• Any other duties as may be directed by your immediate supervisor and/or any other supervisor within your line of authority.

• Locking and unlocking buildings, setting alarm, changing lights, delivering supplies and equipment, raising and lowering flags, moving furniture, vacuuming, dusting, emptying trash, mopping, dust mopping sweeping, stripping, waxing, shampooing, buffing and burnishing.

• None.

• Equipment repair tools, vacuum, high speed and low speed buffer, blower, auto‑scrubber, carpet extractor, burnisher, walk‑behind, stand‑on, ride‑on equipment and all other equipment necessary for District use.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, shampooer, lawn mower, edger, and weed eater; small hand tools; small power 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.
• Environment:
  Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours.
• Mental Demands:
  Maintain emotional control under stress.

Additional Job Information:
Works year‑round. This is a pooled position. It is open year round even if no current openings exist.

Pay Grade:
Auxiliary 4.