Job Title:  Lead Custodian                                                                                           

Pay Grade: 2

Reports to:  Area Supervisor

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Creekside Forest Elementary

5949 Creekside Forest Drive

The Woodlands,TX 77389

Primary Purpose:

Follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain the District's standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds. 

Qualifications:

Ability to read, write and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures.

Some experience in custodial procedures, demonstrated leadership experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of basic techniques of minor repairs and building maintenance.

Ability to operate Custodial equipment .

Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies.

Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. without assistance.

Ability to supervise and distribute workload.

Ability to read, write, communicate effectively.

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Maintain a custodial program according to District standard of cleanliness to ensure the comfort, health and safety of students and staff.

2. Be responsible for opening and closing the building when needed and executing procedures for locking, checking and safeguarding facilities.

3. Maintain a cleaning schedule that will include the cleaning of floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment and restrooms.

4. Keep the school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas neat and clean.

5. Inform Supervisor of safety hazards; follow all safety codes and standards.

6. Inspect custodial machines and equipment for safety and efficiency; maintain and inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and order additional supplies as needed.

7. Move furniture and equipment within the building as directed by the Building Liaison.

8. Provide flexibility for emergency work situations, i.e., natural disasters, water damage, theft, vandalism.

9. Availability to work flexible hours/phone availability.

10. Distribute workload (i.e., extra duties, B-plan, setups); complete paperwork as required by custodial office (i.e., timesheets, custodial supply forms, update MSDS book); enforce rules and regulations of programs such as: Infectious Disease, Hazardous Chemical Use and Disposal, Asbestos Hazard Awareness, Dust mop Treatment.

11. Assist Supervisor in performance evaluations of custodians.

12. Demonstrate a positive attitude, flexibility and be willing to perform any additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

13. Train custodians at assigned location in established cleaning procedures and techniques.

Working Conditions:

Strenuous walking, standing, and/or climbing; heavy lifting and/or carrying; pushing, reaching, kneeling, repeated bending and stooping.  Work outside and inside; exposure to hot and cold temperatures; excessive humidity; exposure to dust, toxic chemicals, and materials; slippery or uneven walking surfaces; work on ladders; work alone, work with others, and wear a safety belt.