General - Head Custodian - Midway Independent School District : Job Details

Job Title: Head CustodianReports to: Custodial Services SupervisorDept./School: Assigned CampusExemption Status: Non-ExemptPrimary Purpose:Responsible for on-site leadership of 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.Qualifications:Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Ability to understand and execute detailed written or oral instructionsKnowledge of cleaning, maintenance, and safety proceduresAbility to perform minor repairsAbility to properly handle cleaning suppliesEffective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsExperience:3 years experience in custodial servicesMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Custodial Management1. Assign work to campus custodians and oversee completion according to district standards. Train custodians as needed.Cleaning2. Implement and maintain established cleaning schedules that include emptying waste and cleaning floors, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.3. Keep school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas, neat and clean.4. Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.5. Maintain an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and order additional supplies as needed.Maintenance and Repair6. Make minor building repairs as needed and report needed major repair to supervisor.7. Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.8. Assist in setting up facilities for regular and special events and move furniture or equipment within building as directed by principal.Safety9. Assume responsibility for opening and closing building each school day. Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy. Ensure that procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities are followed.10. Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.11. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.12. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.13. Trained in crossing guard duties and will be in the rotation to be either a morning or afternoon crossing guard.Supervisory Responsibilities:Monitor the work 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 weedeater; small hand tools; small power toolsPosture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twistingMotion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching, and overhead reachingLifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basisEnvironment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hoursMental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hoursThis document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.Midway Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status or on any other basis prohibited by law. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities. The Title IX Coordinator for Midway ISD is the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resource, 13885 Woodway Drive, Woodway, Texas 76712. Contact phone number is 254-###-####.