HISD Records, 1995-1996. Custodial training is performed by the FGSS section of Facilities Management and Operations. Custodians are trained in proper cleaning procedures, safety and for plant operators, minor maintenance. Each custodian must undergo initial training at their time of appointment and is required to receive additional training annually. Principals may require custodial personnel to repeat training courses when necessary.
School principals supervise all custodians except for members of the relief pool.
Principals must monitor custodial work progress and periodically evaluate personnel. In extreme situations, discipline cases are referred to the director of Facility Services. During periods of absence, permanent custodians are replaced by custodians from the Relief Section. This Relief Section is a pool of custodians who can be assigned to any facility as needed arise. When all relief custodians are not needed, unassigned personnel report to schools where heavy workloads are common.