Job Title: Custodial Supervisor Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Maintenance
Dept./School: Maintenance Date Revised: 10/09/2025
Primary Purpose:
Direct, coordinate, and monitor custodial services for all district facilities. Establish cleaning schedules and procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED
Valid Texas driver's license
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of routine custodial practices and methods
Knowledge of equipment, chemicals, and materials used in cleaning processes
Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance
Ability to manage personnel
Effective planning and organizational skills
Computer skills needed; the ability to develop and maintain spreadsheets as well as the work order program
Experience:
Five years experience in custodial services
Two years custodial supervisory experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Custodial Management
- Establish and oversee schedules and procedures for the regular custodial care of all district facilities.
- Work cooperatively with principals and facilities managers to ensure a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations.
- Inspect all district buildings and facilities and initiate cleaning and repairs as needed.
- Provide training and orientation to all custodians in cleaning procedures and proper use of chemicals and equipment.
- Make assignment changes and arrange for substitute custodians as needed.
- Coordinate the moving and delivery of district furniture, books, inventory, etc.
- Direct and assist in setting up facilities for special events.
- Schedule and supervise summer custodial projects, including cleaning and refinishing floors.
Safety
- Instruct assigned personnel on proper and safe use of equipment and chemicals.
- Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
- Ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
- Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
Inventory and Equipment
- Test and recommend custodial supplies and equipment to be used.
- Prepare, implement, and maintain preventive maintenance schedules for custodial equipment.
- Order equipment and supplies and maintain accurate records.
- Recommend replacement of existing equipment.
- Conduct annual inventory of physical equipment and supplies.
Other
- Work irregular hours and respond to after-hours emergency calls as needed.
- Assist in the preparation of department budget.
- Assist in recruiting, screening, selection, training, and evaluation of custodial personnel.
- Maintain accurate information for payroll reporting (time cards, tardiness, and absenteeism).
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise and evaluate the work of custodians districtwide.
Equipment Used:
Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, electric drill, hand tools, shampooer, lawn mower, edger, and weed eater. Light truck or van.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Frequent walking, standing, climbing, and heavy lifting and carrying. Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, and ladders. Exposure to hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials. Frequent districtwide travel.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
- Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice. The district Title IX Coordinator is Mr. Scott Martindale Superintendent, 6735 Ted Trout Dr., Lufkin, TX 75904 ph.: 936-875-9256.