School Custodian – Safe, Clean

Job description

Primary Purpose:

Clean and maintain district facilities using routine procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

Education/Certification:

High School diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures

Knowledge of equipment, chemicals and materials used in cleaning processes

Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment

Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies

Experience:

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Cleaning

1. Maintain a cleaning schedule that will include cleaning of floors, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms, which includes sweeping and mopping.

2. Keep school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas, neat and clean.

3. Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.

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

5. Demonstrates punctuality and dependability on the job.

6. Works and cooperates with fellow coworkers.

7. Assumes responsibility for the security of assigned area of responsibility and of the building.

8. Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of Poth ISD safety program.

9. Supports the goals and objectives of the school district and follows all district policies.

10. Performs any other duties as assigned by appropriate supervisor which can include cleaning up accidents/vomit when needed.

11. Provides optimal customer service to all students, employees, parents, community members and any other stakeholders of the district.

Maintenance and Repair

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

13. Move furniture or equipment within building as directed by supervisor.

14. Assist in setting up facilities for special events.

Safety

15. 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.

16. Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.

17. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, and climbing. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.

18. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/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 document 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Physical Setting:

• Public school
• School

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Expected Schedule 9AM-5:30PM
• Monday to Friday
• Year round work

Work Location:

In person