Night Lead Custodian; SY – Elementary School - Facilities

Night Lead Custodian (25-26 SY) – Elementary School - Facilities

Irving ISD Facilities Services - Irving, Texas – Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Primary

Purpose:

Ensure building and grounds are cleaned by using routine procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

Education/Certification

High School Diploma
GED or 3-4 years of experience required

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures
• Aptitude for successful completion of tasks
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate personnel to accomplish tasks
• Broad knowledge of school housekeeping and minor repair techniques
• Ability to operate and train in cleaning equipment and the proper use of cleaning supplies
• Ability to speak, read and write English
• Bilingual Spanish, preferred

Experience

Six months custodial services experience, preferred

• Custodial Management:
  Work cooperatively with principals and supervisors to ensure a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations.
• Daily coordinate and plan with the Custodian Building Manager to determine building needs.
• Supervise custodial staff and ensure daily cleaning of buildings and grounds.
• Provide training and orientation to custodians related to cleaning procedures and the safe and proper use of chemicals and equipment.
• Maintenance and Inspection:
  Inspect buildings for graffiti, broken/cracked windows, damaged exterior doors, cracked/loose bricks, plugged down spouts, and foundation concerns; report, repair, and/or clean as appropriate.
• Inspect building interior and gym for damaged, missing, or broken hardware, partitions, ceiling tiles, structural ceilings, floors, wall tiles, entrance doors, carpet or floor tiles, cabinet hinges, boards, and closet doors; report, repair, and/or clean as appropriate.
• Assist in performing preventive maintenance to ensure comfort, health, and safety for students and staff.
• Assist in maintaining a cleaning supplies and equipment inventory and request supplies as needed.
• Respond in a timely manner when contacted regarding urgent situations or emergencies (during or outside of normal business hours).
• In the absence of the Building Manager, assume manager duties and work schedule.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible; serve as a role model for staff, students, and public.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Assist with opening and closing building as assigned, checking to ensure that exit doors are open and panic bolts are working properly during hours of occupancy.
• Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform 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.
• Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy, wearing personal protective equipment as required, reporting injuries and incidences immediately to supervisor, and being proactive in ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.

Supervise and assist in the performance evaluation of Custodians.

Tools/Equipment Used:
Carpentry, plumbing, electrical and hand tools; buffer, stripper, wet/dry vacuum cleaner, shampooer, cleaning chemicals

Posture:
Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting

Motion:
Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladder, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, overhead reaching

Lifting:
Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds without assistance, 30-55 pounds with assistance, and more than 55 pounds with appropriate assistance, on a daily basis

Visual:
Use of depth perception; distinguish basic colors

Environment:
Work outside…