Head Custodian (Junior High/ Freshman School)

Position Function/Purpose

Daily supervision of all assigned Custodian Staff to assure all custodians follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

Major Responsibilities

1.       To manage and direct the work of the custodian staff on the assigned worksite

2.       To keep the building and grounds including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean

3.       Guards against fire and accident hazards.

4.       Keeps operation cost to a minimum without reducing efficiency

5.       Helps to prevent property loss that may be caused by abuse

6.       Keeps all tools and equipment unserviceable condition.  Practice and pursue preventive                               maintenance

7.       Keeps floor clean, waxed, buffed, vacuumed, or extracted

8.       Schedule and execute all normal housekeeping operations

9.       To keep light bulbs and tubes replaced

10.    Report maintenance through proper channels

11.    To be responsible for the security of buildings

12.    Setting and moving irrigation pipe and sprinklers on campus ground as assigned

13.    Keeps the supervisor and principal informed of all developments that affect custodial services

14.    Perform such other duties as assigned by Custodial Supervisor or Custodial Trainer

Qualification Requirements

The ability to read and write English

Ability to properly operate cleaning equipment

Lift heavy equipment

Proper use of cleaning supplies

Operate all custodial equipment

Valid Texas Driver License and acceptable driving record; must adhere to Midland ISD’s vehicle safety and use program

Pass all training courses 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary.  while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do:

Heavy lifting

Pushing/pulling

Strenuous walking

Repeated bending

Standing and/or climbing

Reaching above head and to the floor

Equipment used

Buffer/stripper                                                                    Mop

Broom                                                                                   Electric drill/hand tools

Ladder                                                                                   Blower

Vacuum cleaners, shampoo machines, extractors        All industry standard custodial equipment

Weed eater

Work Environment

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Working outside and inside

Hot and cold temperatures

Dust

Toxic Chemicals/solvents

Slippery or uneven walking surfaces

Work on ladders

Work alone

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities.  Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.