Head Custodian MS/HS @ Custodial Department
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77020, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Alief Independent School District
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Janitor, Facility Maintenance, Cleaning Services, Maintenance Worker
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Internal employees:
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Primary
Purpose:
To ensure clean, sanitary, hazard-free schools, facilities and environment.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
* None
Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Knowledgeable in use and care of all types of cleaning equipment
* Possess sound human relation 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 supervising, training, and evaluating custodial/housekeeping personnel
Major
Responsibilities and Duties:
Custodial Services Operations
* Complete work in a neat, orderly and safe manner.
* Follow established policies and procedures.
* Maintain good attendance, safety and driving records.
* Implement directions received from Director and/or Supervisor.
* Honestly report and serve in all facets of work.
* Responsible for the care, cleaning and preservation of schools/facilities and campus areas.
* Responsive to the needs of the school principal or facility administrator.
* Ensure that high standards of sanitation and hazard-free conditions are maintained by regular inspections.
* Responsible for opening and closing buildings in a safe and secure manner. Responsible for secure locking of all exterior gates/mechanical room doors.
* Insure trash dumpster(s) picked up as scheduled. Reports any deviations.
* Minimize damage to buildings, equipment, furniture and landscape by following established procedures.
* Perform routine custodial tasks as a working supervisor.
* Open, operate and secure school facilities outside normal working hours and normal work days when required.
* Maintain gym floors and refinish yearly.
Personnel Management
* Prepare work schedules, special duty assignments, time reports and other records.
* Report absences to Custodial Office.
* Responsible for the general conduct, personal appearance and performance of a custodial staff.
* Plan and supervise the work of the custodial staff with the help of the assistant head custodian.
* Initiate disciplinary reports as needed.
* Provide on-the-job training for custodians.
* Evaluate the performance of assigned custodial staff.
* Provide good example for a custodial staff.
* Prepare the Assistant Head to assume the duties of the Head Custodian.
Inventory and Equipment
* Operate and care for custodial equipment and tools.
* Use of all cleaning chemicals provided by district.
* Maintain an adequate supply of cleaning supplies. Issue supply requisitions as needed.
* Responsible for the care and accountability of fixed asset custodial equipment.
* Safely mixes and controls use of chemicals according to label instructions.
* Use required safety equipment and protective clothing while working.
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…
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