Head Custodian II - Wedgwood MS

Overview

Head Custodian II - Wedgwood MS (Must be flexible with hours; may require working evening shifts.)

Reports to:

Supervisor II – Custodial Services

PC#:22649
Pay Grade: 803
Duty Days: 244
Salary Range: $36,112 - $43,491
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

District:
Fort Worth ISD

Location:

Wedgwood MS

Closing Date: 02/04/2026

Date Posted: 1/21/2026

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.

• Cleaning & Disinfecting
  • 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.
• Maintenance, Repairs, & Operations
  • 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).
• Team Lead
  • 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.
  • Inspects 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 regarding 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 priorities for the custodial program.
  • Assists with custodial employee evaluations and recommends corrective action.
• Safety
  • 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.
• Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff, and makes recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
• Personal Work Relationships
  • 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 interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
• Other Duties as Assigned
  • Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is…