Custodian Assistant Lead Elem - Niell Elementary

About the Role

The Custodian Assistant Lead assists the Lead Custodian in overseeing custodial staff, planning and coordinating cleaning activities, and performing moderate to heavy cleaning tasks at an elementary school facility.

Responsibilities

• Administrative and Leadership
  • Assist in planning, scheduling, assigning, coordinating, and supervising custodial staff.
  • Coordinate and assist in setting up furniture for school and facility rentals.
  • Train custodial staff on proper work methods, equipment use, and performance expectations.
  • Assign equipment, materials, and supplies; maintain inventory of cleaning materials.
  • Keep records and prepare reports of work accomplished and materials used.
  • Meet with school personnel regarding custodial activities.
  • Assist the Lead Custodian with planning and conducting safety meetings.
• Safety and Inspection
  • Conduct daily inspections of the building and grounds for cleanliness and security.
  • Lock and secure the building; check and activate the fire alarm system.
  • Ensure safety and security precautions are followed.
  • Report damage, vandalism, or unsafe conditions to proper authorities.
  • Check expiration dates on fire extinguishers and report for maintenance.
• Operational
  • Perform custodial tasks such as flooring, sanitizing, dusting, and common area cleaning.
  • Operate custodial equipment including buffers, vacuum cleaners, carpet extractors, and floor scrubbers.
  • Utilize specialized equipment such as Kaivac restroom cleaning machines, pressure washers, and two-way communication devices.
  • Maintain grounds, clean sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas.
  • Patrol, monitor, and clean assigned areas; lock and safeguard the facility.
  • Report maintenance problems or unauthorized individuals in the building.
  • Assist with minor repairs (e.g., replacing pencil sharpeners, adjusting desks).
• Pool Maintenance (Aquatic and Natatorium Centers Only)
  • Perform manual water testing for pH, ORP, alkalinity, and calcium hardness.
  • Keep records and prepare reports of pool maintenance and materials used.
  • Check and record pool readings daily in the pool log.
  • Perform basic pool maintenance, deck cleaning, backwashing filters, and inspecting pool apparatus.
  • Support the pool manager in preparing for swimming events and coordinating pool rentals.
  • Sweep, vacuum, and clean the pool.
• Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Supervise one or more employees.
  • Report on employees’ work hours and performance; schedule and approve leave time.
  • Assist the Lead Custodian with coaching, counseling, and resolving complaints.
  • Partner with the Lead Custodian to create disciplinary actions if needed.
  • Hold regular meetings to keep staff informed.
  • Create and assign work area locations and daily assignments.
  • Provide training and guidance on processes, procedures, and equipment usage.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in institutional or building custodial work.
• Ability to work various shifts (days, nights, weekends, and holidays) and at different locations within the school district.
• Ability to communicate, read, write, and follow instructions in English.
• Demonstrated ability to schedule, assign, supervise, coordinate, and inspect the work of custodial staff.
• Knowledge of hazards, safety precautions, methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work.
• Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment economically, efficiently, and safely.
• Ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, employees, school personnel, students, and the public.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations, and meeting rooms.
• Requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying items weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Regular use of hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reaching with hands and arms; talking or hearing.
• Requires close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must maintain emotional control under stress.
• May work prolonged or irregular hours.
• Requires sufficient physical strength, agility, dexterity, and coordination to operate custodial equipment, lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds, push/pull equipment up to 70 pounds, and reach overhead.
• Exposure to potential chemical, biological, and physical hazards; dust, fumes, and adverse weather conditions.
• Frequent use of safety clothing and equipment; compliance with safety procedures.
• Usage of propane gas and battery-operated equipment.
• Most positions require work during evening/night shifts.

Location: Texas-Richmond, James C. Neill Elementary.