Assistant Head Custodian MS​/HS @ Custodial Department

Primary Purpose

Assist head custodian in supervising, training, and inspecting custodial activities of staff. Ensure a clean, sanitary and hazard‑free school and/or facility.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: None

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Possess sound human relations skills
• Possess some keyboarding, emails, data entry skills
• Flexible and able to adjust daily routine
• Ability to understand and follow detailed written or verbal instructions
• Ability to work in exposure to all weather conditions

Experience

• Experience in procedures, chemicals, tools and equipment utilized in the custodial and housekeeping functions.

Major Responsibilities and Duties Custodial Services Operations

• Complete work in a neat, orderly and safe manner.
• Follow established policies and procedures.
• Maintain good attendance and safety records.
• Implement directions received from supervisors.
• Demonstrate honesty in all facets of work.
• Complete daily work schedules.
• Responsive to the needs of the school principal or facility administrator.
• Ensure established standards of sanitation and hazard‑free conditions are maintained.
• Responsible for opening and/or closing buildings in a safe and secure manner. Responsible for locking of exterior gates and entries.
• Monitor scheduled dumpster pickup; immediately report any deviations to custodial office.
• Practice sound energy management by ensuring that unneeded lights are turned off.
• Perform all routine custodial tasks as a working supervisor.
• Guard against damage to buildings, equipment, furniture, and landscaping by following established policies.
• Open, operate, and secure school facilities outside normal work hours when required.
• Maintain gym floors and refinish yearly.

Personnel Management

• Responsible for general conduct, discipline, personal appearance, and performance of assigned custodial staff.
• Assist in the planning and supervising of the custodial staff. Inspect and evaluate work performed.
• Assume the duties and responsibilities of the head custodian in the absence of head custodian.
• Assist in providing on‑the‑job training for custodians.
• Assist the head in evaluating the performance of custodians. Recommend disciplinary action when needed.
• Provide a good example for a custodial staff.

Inventory and Equipment

• Use custodian equipment and tools in a safe and prescribed manner. Wear required safety equipment and protective clothing.
• Use of all cleaning chemicals provided by district.
• Responsible for the care, cleaning, and preservation of equipment and school/facility and campus areas.
• Assist in maintaining an adequate supply of cleaning supplies. Ensure proper use of chemicals and supplies.
• Share responsibility for the care of custodial equipment and supplies.

Other

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned employees.

Evaluation

• Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of Manual Trades - Custodial Personnel.

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; forklift or hydraulic lifting equipment; hand truck, dolly, and pallet jack; ladders, small hand tools; light truck or van

Vision and Hearing: Moderate to maximum

Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing, pulling, crawling, reaching, and twisting; prolonged standing/walking; climbing, wrist turn, and grasping occasionally

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; frequent walking, climbing ladders and scaffolding; grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, twisting, pinching, finger manipulation, overhead reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching overhead;

Lifting: Frequent lifting up to 35 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 45 pounds.

Carrying: Occasionally carrying up to 50 pounds with the assistance of another person, not to exceed 80 pounds total

Environment: Work…