HS- Lead Custodian

HS
- Lead Custodian South San Antonio Independent School District South San Antonio High School - San Antonio, Texas Open in Google Maps Job Details

Job : 5903465
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Title:
Lead Custodian
Reports to:
Custodial Supervisor
Dept./School:
High School
Exemption Status/Test:
Nonexempt

Pay Grade: MS3

Days: 235

Primary

Purpose:


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

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Nonrefundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Ability to read and understand instructions in English 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
• Ability to communicate effectively with subordinates, peers, and supervisors

Experience
:
3 years’ experience in custodial services

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Custodial Management

• Direct and monitor the custodians when the head custodian is not on campus.
• Help train custodians.
• Direct and assist in setting up facilities for special events.
• Evaluates subordinate custodians in conjunction with the Campus Administrator.
• Order custodial supplies as needed and maintain a monthly product inventory list.

Cleaning

• Implement and maintain established cleaning schedules including emptying waste and cleaning floors, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
• Keep school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas, neat and clean.
• Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.
• Maintain an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and order additional supplies as needed.

Maintenance and Repair

• Make minor building repairs as needed and report needed major repair to supervisor.
• Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
• Assist in setting up facilities for regular and special events and move furniture or equipment within building as directed by principal.

Safety

• Assume responsibility for closing building each school day.
• Check daily to ensure all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy.
• Ensure procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities are followed.
• Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing.
• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Monitor the evening custodians and issue work assignments to building custodians.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, shampooer, lawn mower, edger, and weed eater; small hand tools; small power tools
Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching, and overhead reaching
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