Head Custodian

Job Title

Head Custodian

Department

Custodial Services

Reports To

Assistant Director, Custodial Services & Campus Principal

Pay Grade

AU03

Workdays

261

Minimum Salary

$16.50 per hour

Type of Assignment

Non-Exempt

Mid-Point Salary

$19.80 per hour

Contract Status

At-Will

Funding

This position is locally funded.

Consideration for directly related experience supported by an official service record or experience affidavit. Annualized pay may be pro-rated based on actual start date.

Position Summary

The Head Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and functional campus environment that supports student learning and staff productivity. This leadership role involves supervising daily custodial operations, coordinating staff schedules and duties, and ensuring all facilities meet district standards for cleanliness and safety.

Oversees routine cleaning, preventative maintenance, and emergency response efforts, working closely with campus administration and district maintenance teams. Serving as a key liaison among custodial staff, school leadership, and the broader maintenance department, the Head Custodian ensures that the physical environment is consistently well-maintained and responsive to the needs of the school community.

Minimum Requirements

* High school diploma or GED equivalent recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency.

* Five (5) years of custodial experience or equivalent.

* Valid Driver License with a good driving record (meet and maintain liability coverage eligibility by BISD Carrier).

* Satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check.

Preferred Qualifications

* Managerial/leadership experience.

* Experience in building and grounds operations.

* Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Ability to clearly and accurately record information.

* Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

* Ability to perform the essential job functions.

* Ability to perform minor maintenance repairs.

* Ability to handle cleaning supplies.

* Knowledge of custodial equipment, cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures.

* Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities

* Effectively plan and coordinate custodial activities, prepare work schedules, supervise both day/night shift staff according to district procedures.

* Promote efficiency, morale, teamwork, and interaction with fellow staff members.

* Direct and assist in setting up facilities for special events.

* Acquire supplies and custodial equipment and maintain inventory control to ensure adequate service levels and appropriate budget management through established procedures.

* Ensure cleanliness and proper maintenance of the building and grounds.

* Implement and maintain an established cleaning schedule that will include cleaning of floors, whiteboards, waste baskets, windows, furniture, equipment, walls 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.

* 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.

* 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.

* Make the campus/building available for maintenance repairs and activities, minimizing interference with curricular or extracurricular activities during normal or other than normal duty hours.

* 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 principal, proper authorities, HR Dept.,etc.

* Ensures compliance with the Texas Hazardous Communications Act which includes training of the staff and emphasizing safety, storing, handling, labeling and application of all chemicals.

* Make minor building repairs and promptly report major…