Starting Salary:
$16.65 (ES, MS) $17.25 (HS) per hour + approved work experience
The State Board for Educator Certification will require all first-time applicants for an initial credential to be fingerprinted as part of a national criminal background check.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Job Description: Lead Custodian
Job Title: Lead Custodian FLSA: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Area Custodial Supervisor, Principal Funding Source: Local
Dept/Campus: Custodial Services Pay Grade: 303 District, ES, MS / 304 HS
Date Revised: January 2024 Service Calendar: 240
PROFILE OF A LIBERTY HILL ISD EDUCATOR
Liberty Hill Educators are compassionate leaders, effective collaborators, adaptable thinkers,
determined problem-solvers, and skilled communicators.
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Provide responsible daily custodial operations, maintaining a sanitary and safe facility for students,
employees and the public; minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure; ensuring that
assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner and overseeing and supporting
assigned custodians in the performance of their assignments.
QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful
performance would be qualifying.
Education/Certification
● High School or Vocational School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to
successfully perform the duties of the position.
● Previous successful experience in building management/maintenance capacity or an
equivalent combination of experience and training.
● Texas Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
● Knowledge of cleaning methods and procedures.
● Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance.
● Knowledge of recycling and composting waste materials.
● Knowledge of established safety procedures and techniques.
● Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, guidelines and procedures.
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All LHISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for
employee and student information.
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Job Description: Lead Custodian
● Skill in cleaning and operating equipment such as but not limited to vacuum, buffers, leaf
blowers, burnishers, autoscrubbers, carpet extractors, power tools and hand tools.
● Skill in mixing cleaning chemicals.
● Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions in English is strongly
preferred.
● Ability to work in a collaborative team based environment.
● Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
● Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and
others contacted in the course of work.
● Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
● Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
● Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
● Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by
supervisor(s).
● Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
● Cleans assigned school facilities (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, grounds) for the
purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe work environment.
● Delivers various items and materials (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture) for the
purpose of ensuring adequate supplies to the appropriate parties.
● Informs students, other site personnel and supervisor for the purpose of providing
information regarding activities, safety and/or proper maintenance of facilities.
● Inspects school facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe
operations, maintained in clean condition, and identifying necessary repairs.
● Leads, directs and assists in organizing written work schedules and written performance
inspections of custodial employees.
● Maintains active custodial substitute lists for the purpose of scheduling substitutes as
necessary, including floating custodian assignments.
● Maintain preventative maintenance schedule for heating, ventilation and air conditioning
equipment, including quarterly air filter changes, fan motors and belts.
● Oversees minor maintenance work performed by custodial staff.
● Maintains inventory of supplies. Develops requisitions with building custodians for school
and cleaning supplies.
● Meets with principals and custodians to provide reports on building needs and conditions.
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All LHISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for
employee and student information.
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Job Description: Lead Custodian
● Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, alarms)
for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and
maintaining a functioning educational environment.
● Evaluates custodians areas visited using evaluation reports provided by the Manager of
Support Services.
● Check buildings and grounds to ensure that they are properly cleaned.
● Ensures shrubs, lawns and flower beds are trimmed clean and safe.
● Arranges furniture and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for
meetings, classroom activities and events.
● Maintains records relating to employees' time, performance and overtime list.
● Works with school district employees, service companies and contractors to maintain and
improve the work environment.
● Works with school principals or designers developing work orders.
● Instructs custodial employees on how to respond to system failures, location shut off
procedures for water, fire sprinklers, gas and electric.
● Trains assigned personnel for the purpose of developing professional trade and safety
awareness skills.
● Attends in-service training (e.g. bloodborne pathogens, cleaning solvents, floor care, first
aid, etc.) for the purpose of receiving information on new and/or improved procedures.
Additional Duties
● Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring a clean, safe work
environment.
Equipment
● Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor
cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners.
Safety Requirements
● Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of
tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
● Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks and gloves.
● Must comply with the school district's chemical hygiene program and follow SDS sheets.
Travel Requirements
● Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be
required.
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All LHISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for
employee and student information.
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Job Description: Lead Custodian
MENTAL/PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
● Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
● Stoop, bend, and climb frequently.
● Push and pull weighted objects and equipment.
● Use hands for repetitive functions such as grasping, kneading, or keying.
● Use hand and power tools/equipment (i.e., striping machine, vacuum cleaners, etc.)
resulting in repetitive hand motions.
● Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. from floor to chest and overhead continually.
● Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. from floor to chest frequently.
● Lift and carry over 50 lbs. from floor to chest occasionally.
● May require additional working hours including weekends.
● Work is indoors in a climate-controlled building or outdoors on slippery or uneven walking
surfaces.
● Work involves exposure to varied weather conditions for travel to multiple assigned
buildings.
● Work near or with moving mechanical equipment.
● Work involves exposure to dust, toxic chemicals, and materials.
● Work involves interpersonal interactions within an educational environment.
● Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require
following basic safety precautions.
The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties,
responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all
functions and tasks performed by positions found in this description.
Employee Name (printed):________________________________________________________________
Employee Signature:___________________________________________ Date:_____________________
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All LHISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for
employee and student information.
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