Position: CustodianPay Grade: Per Compensation ManualImmediate Supervisor: Lead Custodian/Head Building Keeper/ Director for Custodial ServicesDept./Campus: Operations and Facilities/Campus assignedDays Employed: Per Compensation ManualPOSITION SUMMARY: Efficiently and safely maintain a high level of care and cleanliness of school buildings and surrounding areaQUALIFICATIONS:
- Education/Certification: High School diploma or G.E.D. (desired)
- Valid Texas Driver's License
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Able to read, write, and speak English
- Be in a good physical condition
- Possess basic mechanical skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Sound reasoning in the interpretation of responsibilities and in dealing with students, staff and the public
- Able to follow instructions/directives of supervisors(s)
- Able to work irregular hours and to respond to after-hours emergency calls as needed
- Able to work independently, with or without supervision, with others, and as part of a team
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
- prior experience in the operation of cleaning and custodial equipment
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
- Good public relations
- Able to make quick, sound decisions in the best interest of the school
- Willing to receive and utilize training, to daily perform routine custodial tasks
- Practice general safety, security, and custodial procedures at all times
- Comply with district policies and procedures
- Maintain a good attendance/safety/driving record
- Operate and maintain all types of custodial related mechanical equipment
- Responsible for performing work in a neat, orderly and timely manner that ensures school buildings are clean and ready for the beginning of each school day/school year
- Assemble furniture, install light bulbs/pencil sharpeners/dispensers, unstop commodes/urinals and other mechanical tasks that do not require the use of a drill
- Adapt to and be willing to work a flexible work schedule at any site, during any shift, and perform any cleaning assignment according to the needs of the district
- Able to learn new techniques and adapt to repetitive cleaning tasks throughout the workday
- Perform all other duties assigned
EQUIPMENT USED: Work-related and as needed for the completion of tasksPHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
- Must be able to perform repetitive tasks
- Standing tolerance of up to 7 hours
- Sustained walking endurance of up to .25 miles
- Continued kneeling endurance up to 10 minutes
- Manual dexterity and fine motor skills
- Repetitive forward reaching
- Repetitive overhead reaching, sustained tolerance up to 3 minutes
- Repetitive forward bending
- Repetitive stooping endurance up to 10 minute
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- This job is performed 90% indoors, with the remaining 10% of job duties performed outdoors maintaining the surrounding grounds.
- Indoor duties are performed in a thermostatically controlled climate, and the responsibilities are subject to seasonal conditions.
- Noise levels are low and present no risk of hearing disorders.
- Exposure to vibration is moderate during the use of floor machines.
- Lighting indoors is provided by recessed overhead fluorescent fixtures with glare screen coverings.
- The walking surface indoors is a level concrete floor covered with linoleum tile in foyer areas, cafeteria, and restrooms. Tight knap carpet is installed in most reaching areas and office space with ample padding.
- The outdoor walking surface is natural (grave/rocks) and exposed concrete sidewalks. Safety shoes are not required; however, shoes with a non-skid sole must be worn.
- Exposure to fumes is moderate with the use of some cleaning chemicals, and the dissipation of fumes is controlled with the building ventilation system.
- Chemical hazards are moderate; however, rubber gloves, face shield, or other personal protective equipment are required while using chemicals.