Custodian - Brownsville Job Brownsville area,Texas USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Position Information

Location: RYSS Brownsville K-10 Academy

Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian

Date Posted: 3/27/2025

Date Available: Until Filled

Closing Date: Until Filled

Position Title

Custodian - Brownsville School Location

Contract Length

10M - 12M

Revision Date

03/37/2025

FLSA Exemption Status

Position Location

Brownsville Area School

Job Summary

Clean and maintain district facilities using routine procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds. Under general supervision, performs custodial duties and ensures sanitation control for COVID-19 and any other environmental measures. Maintains offices, buildings, or plant facilities in clean and orderly condition. Sweeps, mops, polishes floors, removes trash, and cleans furniture. Makes minor maintenance repairs.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: None specified
Special Knowledge/

Skills:
- Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures
- Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance
- Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment
- Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies
Experience: None

Major Responsibilities and Duties Cleaning

Maintain a cleaning schedule that will include cleaning of floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms and other area assigned such as cafeteria, classrooms, athletic areas, etc.

Keep restrooms clean and well supplied at all times.

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 trash.

Assist in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request additional supplies as needed.

Maintenance and Repair

Assist with lunchroom set up, including arranging tables and chairs.

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.

Assist in setting up facilities for special events.

Replace light bulbs and tubes, ceiling tiles and other building supply items which are provided for installation by the custodial staff.

Safety

Assist with opening and closing building each school day checking to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly 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.

Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Know the opening and closing procedures of the campus to include operation of the alarm system.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Mental and Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, electric drill, hand tools, shampooer, lawn mower, edger, and weed eater.
Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching, and overhead reaching
Lifting: 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

This job description 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.

Application Procedure

Please attach Resume.