Building Manager; Custodial; SY - Elementary School

Position: Building Manager (Custodial) (26-27 SY) - Elementary School
IRVING ISD

CUSTODIAL BUILDING MANAGER-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Custodial Building Manager - Elementary School

Exemption Status:
Nonexempt

Reports To:

Custodian Coordinator Funding Source:
General Fund

Dept/School:
Operations

Pay Grade:
Facilities - 3

Date Revised:
June 2019

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.

Qualifications:

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

Ability to perform minor plumbing and electrical repairs

Ability to operate and train in cleaning equipment and the proper use of cleaning supplies

Ability to speak and understand English and Spanish, preferred

Experience

Six months custodial services experience

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Cleaning and Maintaining Facilities

1. Work cooperatively with principals and supervisors to ensure a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and

efficiency of building operations.

2. Daily coordinate and plan with the Custodian Night Lead to determine building needs.

3. Daily clean offices, computer labs, library, and health clinic; ensure building perimeter is free of debris;

stock and restore restroom supplies as needed; and perform upkeep and minor plumbing and carpentry

repairs.

4. Assist food services staff with daily trash pickup and clean cafeteria and corridors after meals.

Inspection and Repair

5. Perform first level of minor maintenance repairs, including but not limited to plumbing, electrical, and

carpentry.

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6. 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.

7. Inspect building interior and gym for damaged, missing, or broken: hardware, partitions, ceiling tiles,

structural ceiling, floor, wall tile, entrance doors, carpet or floor tile, cabinet hinges, boards, and closet

doors. Report, repair, and/or clean as appropriate.

8. Conduct weekly checks of roof, remove debris and trash, report damages; and determine the difference

between roof and condensation leaks by removing ceiling tiles, when possible.

9. Service the building heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system by: checking disconnects, resetting

circuit breakers, checking and adjusting thermostats, and cleaning air supply and return grill.

10. Service the building electrical system by: changing ballasts, changing light bulbs and emergency exit

lights, replacing receptacle covers, resetting circuit breakers, turning off building power, and replacing

and repairing guards over light fixtures.

11. Service the building plumbing system by: installing valve kits, turning off water to appliances and

fixtures, replacing washers in faucets, unclogging restroom fixtures, and lighting pilots on appliances and

water heaters.

12. Assist in maintaining supply and equipment inventory and request supplies as needed.

Other

13. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible; and serve as a role model for staff,

students, and public

14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Safety

15. 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.

16. Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy,

practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal protective equipment as

required, reporting injuries and incidences immediately to supervisor, and being proactive in the ongoing

efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise and evaluate performance of custodial staff

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

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

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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 and inside, on slippery or…