Head Custodian MS​/HS @ Custodial Department

Head Custodian MS/HS @ Custodial Department

Alief Independent School District
- Custodial
- Houston, Texas

• Job : 5740258
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $19.26 to $26.71 Per Hour
• Pay Grade: MT06
• Calendar Days: 260
• Job Categories: Support Staff >
  Custodian

Head Custodian MS/HS @ Custodial Department

Primary

Purpose:

To ensure clean, sanitary, hazard‑free schools, facilities and environment.

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, email, 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Supervise assigned employees.

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

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;…