Assistant Head Custodian

Assistant Head Custodian – Ysleta Independent School District

Assist the head custodian in coordinating and monitoring custodial staff and custodial services at the assigned campus. Perform, schedule, and implement routine cleaning duties and maintenance procedures to ensure a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds, while adhering to federal, state, and district laws, policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Work cooperatively with campus administration to establish and follow routine cleaning schedules and maintenance procedures to ensure a high standard of safety, cleanliness and efficiency of building operations.
• Implement and maintain established schedules and procedures for routine custodial care, maintenance and repairs of campus facilities as needed; make assignment changes and arrange for substitute custodians as needed.
• Conduct regular inspections of campus buildings andอโศก facilities; oversee HVAC systems to regulate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel, water and electricity based on district guidelines.
• Perform minor maintenance to include painting, grease trap cleaning, mounting classroom instructional boards, and projection equipment; monitor and maintain cleanliness of the boiler room and report malfunctions to the supervisor.
• Direct and assist with the cleaning and refinishing of floors, moving of furniture, books, inventory, and setup of facilities for school events.
• Identify and correct unsafe conditions and report any major repair needs that are not correctable to the supervisor immediately; oversee procedures for securing, checking and safeguarding facilities; check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and working properly during building occupancy.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties and provide training and orientation to assigned custodial staff on proper and safe use of tools, equipment, and chemicals; comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash and chemicals.
• Serve as head custodian during his/her absence; direct and monitor the work of custodial staff at campus and provide input to the head custodian for annual performance appraisals.

• Make routine decisions under supervision of campus administration or head custodian in accordance with established priorities and procedures.
• Maintain accurate time‑sheets and have them approved by the principal or designee. Demonstrate punctuality, reliability, integrity, cooperation and efficient use of time in the performance of assigned duties.
• Participate in professional development activities or trainings, as required by the district/department.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties; support the goals of the district/department and follow district policies and procedures.
• Maintain a professional code of ethics and perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Two (2) years verifiable experience in custodial services, including one (1) year supervisory experience in any field, or four (4) years school‑district custodial 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.
• Must possess a valid Texas or New Mexico driver’s license; be insurable by the district’s auto liability insurance carrier; subject to the district drug and alcohol testing policy and regulation.

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds frequently, 20–50 pounds occasionally, and more than 50 pounds infrequently and with assistance.
• Ability to climb ladders unassisted up to 8 feet and higher with assistance.
• Work under all weather conditions; extended periods of walking, standing, bending, reaching, kneeling, stooping and lifting.
• Ability to work with potentially hazardous materials in a safe manner and safely perform required duties in potentially hazardous environments.
• Must be adaptable to work a shift schedule and/or hours other than regularly assigned; must be able to respond to after‑hours emergencies.

• Valid Texas or New Mexico driver’s license.
• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).