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Ysleta Independent School District•El Paso, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Custodian is a working leader responsible for coordinating and monitoring custodial staff and services at an assigned campus. The role performs, schedules, and implements routine cleaning duties and maintenance procedures to support safe, clean, and efficient building operations and grounds. The position follows applicable federal and state laws and district policies, procedures, and regulations. The Head Custodian works cooperatively with campus administration to establish and follow cleaning schedules and maintenance procedures, performs routine custodial work, and oversees custodial care, maintenance, and repairs. The role conducts facility inspections; oversees heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems; performs minor maintenance; identifies and reports hazards and repair needs; and helps secure and safeguard campus facilities. The position directs and monitors custodial staff, provides training and orientation, assists with staffing and performance appraisal input, processes maintenance requests, orders supplies and equipment, maintains inventory records, and monitors the campus custodial budget. Attendance at the work site is required. The employee must be adaptable to other shifts or hours and able to respond to after-hours emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
Three years of verifiable custodial services experience, including one year of supervisory experience.
Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English.
Ability to read and understand cleaning, maintenance, and safety instructions.
Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building maintenance.
Ability to safely operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment.
Valid Texas or New Mexico driver's license.
Must be insurable by the district auto liability insurance carrier.
Subject to the district drug and alcohol testing policy and regulation.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently, 20–50 pounds occasionally, and more than 50 pounds infrequently with assistance.
Ability to climb ladders unassisted up to 8 feet and higher with assistance.
Ability to work under all weather conditions and for extended periods walking, standing, bending, reaching, kneeling, stooping, and lifting.
Ability to handle potentially hazardous materials safely and perform duties in potentially hazardous environments.
Must be adaptable to a shift schedule and/or hours other than those regularly assigned and respond to after-hours emergencies.
Attendance at the work site is required to meet essential job functions.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and monitor custodial staff and services at the assigned campus while performing routine cleaning duties.
Work with campus administration to establish and follow cleaning schedules and maintenance procedures.
Implement schedules and procedures for custodial care, maintenance, and repairs; adjust assignments and arrange substitute custodians as needed.
Inspect campus buildings and facilities and oversee HVAC systems to regulate temperatures and use utilities economically under district guidelines.
Perform minor maintenance, including painting, grease trap cleaning, and mounting classroom instructional boards and projection equipment.
Monitor boiler room cleanliness and report malfunctions to the supervisor.
Identify and correct unsafe conditions and report major or otherwise uncorrectable repair needs promptly.
Direct and assist with floor cleaning and refinishing, moving furniture, books, and inventory, and setting up facilities for school events.
Oversee procedures for securing and safeguarding facilities and check daily that exit doors are open and functioning during building occupancy.
Train and orient custodial staff in the proper and safe use of tools, equipment, and chemicals; follow procedures for trash and chemical storage and disposal.
Process maintenance requests and order equipment and supplies through established procedures.
Maintain inventory records, conduct annual physical inventory, recommend replacements, and monitor the campus custodial budget.
Direct and monitor custodial staff work, provide input for annual performance appraisals, and participate in staff selection and training.
Maintain accurate timesheets and obtain approval from the principal or designee.
Make routine decisions under campus administration supervision and perform routine functions.
Demonstrate punctuality, reliability, integrity, cooperation, and efficient use of time; participate in required professional development and follow district policies, procedures, and safety practices.
Maintain a professional code of ethics and perform other duties as assigned.