| Location | Garland, TX |
Job
Title:
Lead
Custodian
Exemption
Status/Test:
Non-Exempt
Reports
to:
Custodial
Field
Supervisor
Date
Revised:
January
2025
Dept.
/School:
Maintenance
/Building
Services
Pay
Grade :
MT02
Primary
Purpose:
Responsible
for
the
direct
supervision
of
the
custodians
serving
in
the
location
where
the
Lead
Custodian
is
assigned.
Responsible
for
the
daily
quality
assurance
of
their
assigned
facility
and
maintaining
a
high
standard
of
customer
service
to
the
students
and
staff.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification :
High
School
Diploma
or
equivalent
Clear
and
valid
Texas
driver's
license
Experience:
Minimum
of
one
(1)
year
custodial
experience
or
related
experience
Special
Knowledge/Skills:
Demonstrated
ability
to
read
and
interpret
documentation
such
as
safety
procedures,
operating
maintenance
instructions,
and
procedure
manuals
Demonstrated
ability
to
operate
cleaning
equipment
and
lift
heavy
equipment
Ability
to
speak,
read,
and
understand
English
Effective
planning
and
organizational
skills
Ability
to
manage
personnel
Basic
computer
skills
to
include
knowledge
of
Microsoft
Word,
Outlook,
Google,
and
Work
order
system
Ability
to
perform
responsibilities
without
direct
supervision
Major
Responsibilities
and
Duties:
1.
Plan,
organized,
and
scheduled
custodial
services
at
an
assigned
elementary
school
site
and
perform
or
lead
the
work
of
others
in
performing
a
variety
of
custodial
tasks.
2.
Trains
and
provides
work
direction
to
assigned
staff;
assists
in
the
selection
training
of
regular
staff.
3.
Leads
and
participates
in
routine
custodial
activities
at
an
assigned
school
site
or
facility;
sweeps,
scrubs,
mops,
strips,
waxes,
and
burnish
floors;
vacuums
rugs
and
carpets
in
classrooms,
offices,
workshops,
and
other
work
areas;
spot
cleans
and
shampoos
carpets.
4.
Cleans
classrooms,
cafeterias,
gymnasiums,
auditoriums,
lounges,
offices,
locker
rooms,
hallways,
and
other
facilities
as
assigned;
dusts
and
polishes
furniture
and
woodwork;
empty
waste
receptacles;
spots
mops
spills;
removes
gum,
debris,
and
graffiti
as
needed.
5.
Cleans
and
disinfects
drinking
fountains
and
restroom
facilities,
including
sinks,
toilets,
and
urinals.
6.
Fills
dispensers
with
paper
supplies,
soap,
clean
mirrors,
tile,
walls,
and
windows.
7.
Picks
up
the
paper
and
other
debris
from
school
grounds,
walkways,
and
areas
adjacent
to
school
facilities;
sweeps
concrete
surfaces
adjacent
to
the
school
building.
8.
Monitors
inventory
levels
of
custodial
supplies;
orders,
receives,
stores,
and
distributes
instructional
and
custodial
supplies
and
materials
as
directed.
9.
Operates
custodial
equipment
such
as
vacuums,
mops,
various
floor
machines,
and
other
equipment
as
assigned.
10.
Replace
light
bulbs
and
ceiling
tile;
empty
pencil
sharpeners;
clean/sanitize
tables,
chairs,
and
floors.
11.
Moves
and
arranges
furniture
and
equipment;
prepares
classrooms
and
other
facilities
for
special
events
or
meetings
as
assigned.
12.
Locks
and
unlocks
doors,
gates,
and
windows
as
appropriate;
turns
lights
on
and
off
as
needed.
13.
Maintains
security
of
assigned
areas
according
to
established
guidelines.
14.
Reports
safety,
sanitary,
and
fire
hazards
to
appropriate
personnel;
reports
maintenance
and
repair
needs
to
the
appropriate
department.
15.
Participates
in
thoroughly
cleaning
and
restoring
campus
facilities
during
summer
clean,
winter,
and
spring
breaks.
16.
Report
to
campus
when
called
in
emergency
situations.
17.
Report
to
campus
administration
and
Custodial
Field
Supervisor
any
suspicious
persons
or
activity
on
or
around
GISD
properties.
18.
Become
familiar
with
the
location
and
use
of
fire
safety
equipment.
19.
Comply
with
all
local/federal
laws
and
regulations
for
the
proper
storage,
use,
and
disposal
of
hazardous
materials
and
waste.
20.
Operate
and
maintain
all
district
equipment
professionally
and
safely
in
accordance
with
rules,
regulations,
and
district
and
departmental
policies.
21.
Distribute
ice
melt
on
sidewalks
when
weather
permits.
22.
Ensure
campus
custodians
are
in
uniform,
which
includes
khaki/jeans,
a
GISD
shirt,
a
badge,
and
slip-resistant
shoes.
23.
Provide
facility
security
by
assuming
responsibility
for
securing
all
windows
and
doors
and
safeguarding
access
to
facilities
and
keys.
24.
Report
any
suspicious
persons
or
activity
on
or
around
GISD
properties
to
campus
administration
and
the
Custodial
Field
Supervisor.
25.
Become
familiar
with
the
location
and
use
of
fire
safety
equipment.
26.
Comply
with
all
local/federal
laws
and
regulations
for
the
proper
storage,
use,
and
disposal
of
hazardous
materials
and
waste.
27.
Operate
and
maintain
all
district
equipment
in
a
professional
and
safe
manner
in
accordance
with
rules,
regulations,
and
district
and
departmental
policies.
28.
Monitor
assigned
areas,
making
sure
custodians
are
completing
their
work
assignments.
29.
Maintain
a
cleaning
schedule
that
will
include
cleaning,
dusting,
and/or
vacuuming
of
floors,
carpeting,
walls,
whiteboards,
trashcans,
windows,
glass,
furniture,
equipment,
and
restrooms.
30.
Keep
school/building
and
grounds,
including
entryways,
sidewalks,
driveways,
parking
lots,
and
play
areas,
neat
and
clean.
31.
Assist
in
maintaining
an
inventory
of
cleaning
supplies
and
equipment
and
request
additional
supplies
as
needed
from
the
Custodial
Field
Supervisor.
32.
Advise
custodial
field
supervisor
when
school
or
building
requires
a
work
order
for
a
specific
area/location.
33.
Perform
preventative
maintenance
on
all
custodial
equipment.
Operate
all
equipment
according
to
established
safety
procedures.
34.
Comply
with
the
Texas
Hazardous
Communications
Act,
which
includes
emphasizing
safety,
storing,
handling,
labeling,
and
application
of
all
chemicals.
35.
Maintain
a
professional
appearance
at
all
times
by
wearing
appropriate
attire,
which
includes
work
pants
with
a
GISD
Custodial
Services
Department-issued
shirt.
36.
Regular
attendance
and
punctuality
at
work
are
essential
functions
of
the
job.
37.
Ability
to
demonstrate
the
following
core
values:
trustworthiness,
responsibility,
respect,
fairness,
caring,
and
citizenship.
38.
Participate
in
evaluations
of
campus
custodians.
39.
Ability
to
work
at
other
campuses
if
required.
40.
Manage
coverage
and
clean-up
for
events
during
school
hours
and/or
weekends.
Safety
41.
Maintain
safety
standards
in
accordance
with
federal,
state,
district,
and
insurance
regulations
and
train
custodians
on
proper
and
safe
use
of
equipment
and
chemicals.
42.
Ensure
that
established
safety
procedures
are
followed,
including
lifting
and
climbing.
43.
Ensure
that
tools
and
equipment
are
operated,
and
chemicals
handled
according
to
established
safety
procedures.
44.
Correct
unsafe
conditions
in
the
work
area
and
promptly
report
any
conditions
that
are
not
immediately
correctable
to
the
supervisor.
45.
Follow
established
procedures
for
locking,
checking,
and
safeguarding
facilities.
46.
Evaluate
and
recommend
custodial
supplies
and
equipment
to
be
used.
47.
Prepare,
implement,
and
maintain
preventive
maintenance
schedules
for
custodial
equipment.
Ensure
that
maintenance
is
completed
and
equipment
is
in
safe
operating
condition.
48.
Conduct
regular
inventory
of
physical
equipment
and
supplies,
maintain
accurate
records,
and
order
tools,
equipment,
and
supplies
as
needed.
Other
49.
Perform
all
other
duties
as
assigned.
Supervisory
Responsibilities:
Supervise,
evaluate,
and
recommend
the
hiring
and
firing
of
custodians.
Mental
Demands/Physical
Demands/Environmental
Factors
Tools/Equipment
Used:
Standard
office
equipment
including
computer
and
peripherals;
standard
cleaning
tools
and
equipment;
standard
yard
maintenance
equipment;
may
use
small
hand
tools
and
power
tools;
light
truck
or
van
Posture:
Frequent
standing,
kneeling/squatting,
bending/stooping,
pushing/pulling,
and
twisting;
may
work
in
tiring
and
uncomfortable
positions.
Motion:
Frequent
walking;
climbing
stairs;
ladders/scaffolding;
regular
grasping/squeezing,
wrist
flexion/extension,
and
overhead
reaching;
frequent
driving
Lifting:
Regular
moderate
lifting
and
carrying
(15-44
pounds);
occasional
heavy
lifting
(45
pounds
and
over)
Environment:
Work
outside
and
inside,
on
slippery
or
uneven
walking
surfaces;
frequent
exposure
to
extreme
hot
and
cold
temperatures,
dust,
noise,
and
vibration;
exposure
to
chemical
and
electrical
hazards;
work
around
machinery
with
moving
parts;
regularly
work
irregular
hours;
occasional
prolonged
hours;
frequent
district
wide
travel
Mental
Demands:
Maintain
emotional
control
under
stress
This
document
describes
the
general
purpose
and
responsibilities
assigned
to
this
job.
It
is
not
an
exhaustive
list
of
all
responsibilities
and
duties
that
may
be
assigned
or
skills
that
may
be
required.
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