Position Type: Auxiliary/Custodian Date Posted: 8/7/2023 Location: Kingsland School JOB TITLE: CUSTODIAN/GENERAL MAINTENANCE REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT (HOURLY) SALARY: $15.50- $19.90 SCHEDULE: 8AM-4:30PM - ON CALL CALENDAR DAYS: 215 - A LOCATION: KINGSLAND SCHOOL, KINGSLAND TEXAS - 2024-2025 SY POSITION SUMMARY: The custodian/general maintenance position will clean and maintain school facilities using routine procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds. QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Clear and Valid driver's license
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Assist with repair and maintenance of school facilities, including repairing woodwork, replacing electrical switches, fixtures, and motors; painting, repairing and replacing plumbing fixtures and drainage systems; and replacing broken glass.
- Perform all required painting for school buildings for interior and exterior.
- Maintain a cleaning schedule that will include cleaning of floors, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms
- Keep school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas, neat and clean.
- Detect and report needed major repairs on building structures and their systems including furniture and equipment
- Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.
- Assist in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request additional supplies as needed.
- Assist with lunchroom set up and take down, including arranging tables and chairs and wiping down tables.
- Perform preventive maintenance to ensure the comfort, health, and safety of students and staff.
- Make minor building repairs as needed and report major repair needs to principal.
- Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
- Move furniture or equipment within building as directed by principal.
- Assisting with setting up of facilities for special events after hours such as parent nights and adjusting work hours as necessary.
- Assist with opening and closing building each school day, checking to ensure that all exit doors are working property during hours of building occupancy.
- Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
- Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
- 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.
- Inspects grounds and equipment (e.g. playground equipment, fences, irrigation systems, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safety and identifying necessary repairs and providing preventative maintenance.
- Assist principal with local and state safety requirements such as annual fire alarm and extinguisher inspections
- Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an effective and efficient work environment.
- The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of cleaning methods and procedures
- Knowledge of basic construction and routine maintenance and repair procedures
- Knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in carpentry
- Skill in operating hand tools or simple machinery
- Skill in performing manual labor under varying working conditions
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
- Ability to operate computer system i.e. check and respond to emails, time and attendance software
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to respond after hours when needed
- Ability to work well and in a positive manner with staff, students, and public
MENTAL/PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
- Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
- Equipment; buffer, stripper, Wet/dry vacuum cleaner, hand tools, shampooer
- Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching, and overhead reaching
- Possible heavy lifting and carrying up to 45 lbs.
- Work inside and outside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials
BENEFITS: Should you enroll in medical plan, Orenda Education makes a $425 monthly contribution towards employees' premiums.
- Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System
- Telehealth
- Basic Life, Term Life, Permanent Life and Accident Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- 403b and 457b Investment Plans
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account Options
- Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance
- Legal Services