A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
Lead Custodian-ES
Lake Dallas Independent School
Facilities & Operations - Lake Dallas, Texas This job is also posted in ESC Region 11 District Consortium Job Board, and Lake Dallas Independent School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5531006
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
Today
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
Job Title:
Lead Custodian-MS-Day
Exemption Status/Test:
Nonexempt
Reports to:
Custodial Services Supervisor
Pay Grade:
260-PG
Dept./
School:
Assigned Campus
Date Revised:
02/01/2026
Primary Purpose:
Responsible for on-site leadership of campus custodial operations. Establish and follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.
Qualifications:
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to understand and execute detailed written or oral instructions Knowledge of cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures
Ability to perform minor repairs
Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies
Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
2 years experience in custodial services
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Custodial Management
Assign work to campus custodians and oversee completion according to district Train custodians as needed.
Perform all other duties as assigned. Cleaning
Implement and maintain established cleaning schedules that include emptying waste and cleaning floors, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
Keep school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas, neat and clean.
Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of
Maintain an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and order additional supplies as
Maintenance and Repair
Make minor building repairs as needed and report needed major repair to
Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
Assist in setting up facilities for regular and special events and move furniture or equipment within building as directed by principal.
Safety
Assume responsibility for opening and closing building each school day. Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are secured and all panic bars are working properly during hours of building Ensure that procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities are followed.
Inspect machines and equipment for safety and
Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Monitor the work and issue work assignments to building custodians.
Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, shampooer, lawn mower, edger, and weed eater; small hand tools; small power tools, blower, power washer, etc.
Posture:
Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis
Environment:
Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress and positive professional attitude
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Employee:
Date:
Supervisor:
Date:
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$18.66 to $24.50 Per Hour
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
