Head Custodian

Job Title

Building Custodian

Nonexempt

Principal/Assistant Principal

Aux 1

Assigned Campus

07/2025

Under general supervision, follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations at assigned campus.

• Education/Certification: None required. Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of basic techniques of minor repairs and building maintenance. Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment and supplies. Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies. Ability to work well with others.
• Experience: None.

• Develop and maintain a cleaning schedule to include cleaning of floors, chalkboards, rugs, walls, lockers, blinds, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, restrooms, and filling of tissue, paper towel, and soap dispensers.
• Keep the school building and student areas neat and clean.
• Assume responsibility for opening and closing the building each school day; establish procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
• Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
• Observe and inform supervisor of safety hazards.
• Comply with local laws and procedures for recycling, storage, and disposal of trash.
• Make minor building repairs as needed and report major repairs needed to the principal.
• Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment; requisition additional supplies as needed.
• Move furniture or equipment within the building as directed by the principal.
• Operate tools and equipment following established safety procedure and rules.
• Adjust thermostats according to established temperature ranges.

Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, electric drill, shampooer, and ladder.

• Mental Demands: Reading; ability to understand verbal instructions.
• Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Strenuous walking, standing, and climbing; heavy lifting and carrying. Work inside; exposed to dust, toxic chemicals, and materials, bodily wastes and fluids; and slippery or uneven walking surfaces. Work on ladders. Ability to work independently.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

Copperas Cove ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, or age in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies, contact:
Executive Director of Human Resources, , 408 S. Main, Copperas Cove, TX 76522