Custodian , Dekaney 9th High School

Custodian 260, Dekaney 9th High School

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Job Title: Custodian
Reporting To: Building Operator
Position Type: Full-Time
Wage: $13.00 – $15.30 per hour (Pay Grade: Aux
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Location: Dekaney 9th High School, Houston, Texas

Primary

Purpose:

The Custodian, under general supervision of the Building Operator, cleans and maintains offices, halls, classrooms, and similar areas in a school building. The Custodian secures the building upon closing and performs related work as required or assigned. Maintains custodial standards by following trained cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe, clean, and efficient building environment. Performs project work as assigned.

Required:

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.

Preferred:

• One year direct or job related experience.

• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions in English.
• Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building & grounds maintenance.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment.
• Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies.

Duties:

• Clean floors by vacuuming, sweeping or mopping.
• Dust vents, ledges, shelves and horizontal surfaces.
• Wet wipe walls, tables, desks, chalkboards/trays, whiteboards and glass.
• Disinfect restroom sinks, urinals, toilets, fixtures, partitions, showers and floors.
• Polish all chrome.
• Disinfect public phones and water fountains.
• Remove facility trash and place in dumpster. Re-line cans.
• Remove carpet spots.
• Empty pencil sharpeners.
• Lower and raise cafeteria tables.
• Replenish dispensers as needed.
• Police grounds and parking lot daily.
• Shampoo carpets and refinish/strip hard surface floors.
• Assist when others are absent.
• Responsible for keeping equipment clean and operable.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Move furniture and perform project cleaning.
• Mix chemicals.
• Sweep sidewalks, patios and entrances.
• Other general custodial duties as assigned by the supervisor, including moving furniture and equipment.
• Responding to emergencies or crisis situations in the District.

• Vacuum cleaner, broom, dust mop, wet mop, bucket, wringer, spray bottles, high duster, cart, small hand tools, rotary and extractor.
• Rubber gloves, goggles are required when mixing chemicals.
• Back support belts should be used when lifting.

• Average hearing.
• Corrected 20/20 vision.
• Good depth perception.
• Ability to distinguish between colors.

The job requires frequent walking, standing, climbing, lifting and carrying heavy loads. Work occurs both outside and inside on slippery or uneven surfaces and ladders. The employee may work alone or with team members. The role involves using chemicals daily, working in extreme weather conditions (with and without air conditioning). Overtime may be required as necessary.

These statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list.