Lead Custodian, La Porte High School

Position:

Lead Custodian

La Porte High School

Supervise the custodial operations at La Porte High School; establish and follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain high standards of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds. Actively engages with high school staff as a working supervisor and department trainer for new custodial employees and substitutes.

• GED/High School Diploma (preferred)
• Ability to read, write, and understand written and verbal instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures
• Valid Texas Driver’s license; insurable by district’s insurance carrier
• Bilingual (preferred)

• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and supplies and have ability to instruct others in this responsibility
• Must be able to perform routing preventative maintenance on cleaning equipment and have ability to train others
• Knowledge of basic techniques of minor repairs and building maintenance
• Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies and disinfectants according to SDS standards
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Serve as the Lead district trainer for new custodial employees entering LPISD.

• Three years custodial experience in maintaining a large school plant facility at the secondary level or higher.
• Two years supervisory experience preferred

• Assist in the assignment, scheduling and training of the campus custodial staff as assigned.
• Monitor the time records of all custodial staff on the campus.
• Evaluate the performance of the assigned custodial staff on a scheduled basis.
• Schedule and conduct meetings with custodians for purposes of training, retraining, and leadership.
• Tour the campus on a daily basis and confer with the Custodial Foreman and/or High School Principal or Assistant Principals, regarding work schedules and procedures.
• Perform inspections that are established as an integral part of the operational program.
• Direct and control established schedules and procedures for the cleanliness and maintenance of all areas in the facility.
• Exhibit professionalism and courtesy to fellow workers, other department members, teachers, students, and parents.
• Direct and control the priorities of the custodial staff work load on the campus.
• Maintain the inventory of supplies and equipment and orders supplies from district warehouse as needed.
• Exhibit LPISD Core Values of honor, integrity, and pride in your work.
• Promote the personal safety, safety procedures and safe working environment for all employees.
• Supervise the summer and holiday cleaning programs and projects on the campus.
• Respond to emergency situations that are observed or requested.
• Maintain equipment assigned to campus and request repairs when needed.
• Initiate work orders for needed campus maintenance items.
• Supervises the physical security of the assigned building(s) in regards to locking and unlocking the facility.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized campus work environment.
• Lead/assist in district setups for events held at La Porte High School and the Administration Building.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the Custodial Foremen and Director of Maintenance and Facilities.

Monitor the work of and assign work duties to building custodians.

Twenty-inch (20”) rotos, automatic floor machines, carpet extractors, commercial vacuums, wet/dry vacuums, 24-and
32- ounce wet mops, large wringers and other necessary equipment and tools, products and supplies.

Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching, and overhead reaching

Heavy lifting required up to forty-five (45) pounds unassisted frequently

Work is both outside and inside; exposure to hot and cold temperatures; exposure to dust, toxic chemicals, and materials; slippery or uneven walking surfaces; work on ladders required; may work alone

Reading, writing, and understanding written and verbal instructions

The district contributes $400/monthly to the cost of "employee-only" health insurance, which is $175/monthly greater than the state required amount of $225/monthly.

250

Manual Trades, PG3

$14.10

$16.94

Salary based on experience.