Custodian - Lead - Elementary

Custodian - Lead - Elementary

San Angelo ISD MAINTENANCE - San Angelo, Texas

• Job : 5708883
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Position Title: Lead Custodian - Elementary

Exemption Status: Non-exempt

Reports To: Custodial Supervisor

Terms of Employment: 12 months

Primary

Purpose:

Supervise the campus custodial operations. Establish and follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

• Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED, preferred
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures
  • Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance
  • Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment
  • Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies
• Experience: Three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Custodial Management and Cleaning
  • Implement and maintain established cleaning schedule that will include cleaning of floors, chalkboards, marker boards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
  • Keep school building and grounds neat and clean, including: sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots.
  • Maintain an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and order additional supplies as needed.
  • Assist with all room set up, including moving/arranging tables and chairs, and equipment as directed.
  • Direct and assist in setting up facilities for special events.
• Personnel Management
  • Direct and monitor the work of custodians at assigned campus.
  • Resolve employee issues or refer to supervisor.
  • Record employee hours worked on time cards or time sheets.
• Maintenance and Repairs
  • Perform preventive maintenance to ensure the comfort, health, and safety of students and staff.
  • Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
  • Make minor building repairs as needed and report major repair needs to principal.
• Security and Safety
  • Secure assigned keys.
  • Assume responsibility for opening and closing building each school day.
  • Oversee procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
  • Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during occupancy.
  • Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash and chemicals.
  • Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
  • Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
  • Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties.
  • Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report conditions that are not correctable immediately.
• Professional Growth and Development
  • Participate in professional learning activities, staff meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Communication
  • Articulate the district’s mission to the community.
• Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Supervise and evaluate the job performance of custodians.
• Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
  • Tools/Equipment Used:
    Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, electric drill, shampooer, lawn mower, edger, and weed eater
  • Posture:
    Continual standing, walking; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting, climbing
  • Motion:
    Frequent repetitive hand motions, wrist flexion/extension
  • Lifting:
    Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds without assistance, 30-55 pounds with assistance, and more than 55 pounds with appropriate assistance
  • Environment:
    Work indoors and outdoors, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces and ladders; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials
  • Mental Demands:
    Maintain emotional control under stress, work with frequent interruptions

Position Type: Full-Time