Head Custodian - Service Center I​/Lubbock Building

Position Purpose

Supervises, plans, coordinates, and participates in the cleaning, grounds maintenance, and operation of District facilities using routine procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

• Maintains a cleaning schedule that includes cleaning floors, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, classrooms, offices, gymnasiums, cafeteria, auditorium, and restrooms.
• Keeps school building and grounds (including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas), neat and clean.
• Complies with local laws and procedures for storage of materials and disposal of trash.
• Assists in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment; requests additional supplies as needed.
• Ensures that District guidelines are followed when applying disinfectant.

• Assists with lunchroom set up, including arranging tables and chairs.
• Performs preventive maintenance to ensure the comfort, health, and safety of students and staff; makes minor building repairs as needed; reports major repair needs to Principal and Maintenance via work order system.
• Communicates with Maintenance regarding the regulation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures, and ensures economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity via work order system.
• Moves furniture or equipment within building as needed.
• Assists in setting up facilities for special events.
• Supervises and participates in watering lawns, shrubs, and trees involving the operation of manual or automatic irrigation systems in accordance with instructions from Maintenance & Operations.
• Possesses knowledge of shutoff valves and utility cutoffs, including fire sprinkler systems; checks and operates fire extinguishers.
• Orders, receives, checks, and disburses custodial supplies and equipment; stores and distributes supplies and equipment; maintains an inventory of related records as required; and posts Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Assists with opening and closing building each school day checking to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy; follows established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
• Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency; maintains inspection records, reports needed repairs to direct supervisor; submits appropriate work orders as needed.
• Maintains records and submits reports on plant security, vandalism, thefts, emergencies, supplies, use of facilities, and related matters.
• Issues keys, keeps records, and maintains a supply of spare keys for custodial staff.
• Confers with school personnel in regards to the use of facilities and equipment, site security, special programs and activities, and animal regulations.
• Reviews and submits custodial time reports and trains new employees in the proper use of time and attendance.
• Trains and instructs assigned custodial personnel in cleaning methods, use of materials, operation of custodial and landscaping procedures, equipment, and related tasks.
• Recommends custodial needs and recommends priorities for the custodial program.
• Assists with custodial employee evaluations and recommends corrective action.

• Performs vendor‑approved preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

• Responsible for on‑site leadership of supplemental staff.

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in…