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Ysleta Independent School District•El Paso, TX

5d•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 and schedules routine cleaning and maintenance to support safe, clean, and efficient building operations and grounds, while complying with applicable laws and district policies and procedures. The position works cooperatively with campus administration to establish cleaning and maintenance routines, inspects facilities, oversees HVAC operation and economical utility use, performs minor maintenance, and reports unsafe conditions or significant repair needs. It also coordinates facility security, event setup, inventory and supply management, maintenance requests, and the work and training of custodial staff. Attendance at the work site is required, and the employee must be adaptable to alternate 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 instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures.
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.
Able to lift up to 20 pounds frequently, 20–50 pounds occasionally, and more than 50 pounds infrequently with assistance.
Able to climb ladders up to 8 feet unassisted and higher with assistance.
Able to work in all weather conditions and perform extended periods of walking, standing, bending, reaching, kneeling, stooping, and lifting.
Able to work safely with potentially hazardous materials and in potentially hazardous environments.
Must be adaptable to a shift schedule or hours other than regularly assigned and able to respond to after-hours emergencies.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and monitor custodial staff and services at the assigned campus while performing routine cleaning duties as part of the custodial team.
Work with campus administration to establish and follow cleaning schedules and maintenance procedures.
Implement custodial care, maintenance, and repair schedules; adjust assignments and arrange substitute custodians as needed.
Inspect campus buildings and facilities and oversee HVAC systems to regulate temperatures and use utilities economically according to district guidelines.
Perform minor maintenance, including painting, grease trap cleaning, and mounting classroom instructional boards and projection equipment.
Maintain boiler-room cleanliness and report malfunctions to the supervisor.
Identify and correct unsafe conditions and promptly report conditions or repair needs that cannot be corrected.
Direct and assist with floor cleaning and refinishing, moving furniture, books, and inventory, and setting up facilities for school events.
Oversee facility security procedures and check that exit doors are open and working during building occupancy.
Follow safety procedures and train and orient custodial staff in the safe use of tools, equipment, and chemicals; comply with rules for storage and disposal of trash and chemicals.
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, provide input for annual performance appraisals, participate in staff selection, and support staff training.
Make routine decisions under campus administration supervision and perform routine functions.
Maintain accurate time sheets and obtain approval from the principal or designee.
Demonstrate punctuality, reliability, integrity, cooperation, and efficient use of time.
Participate in required professional development and training; support district and department goals and follow policies and procedures.
Maintain a professional code of ethics and perform other duties as assigned.
Attend the work site and respond to after-hours emergencies as required.