Custodian

Job Title: Custodian

Reports to: Head Supervisor

Dept.: Operational Services

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Scale: MT1

Calendar: 240

Primary Purpose:

Follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED Preferred

Experience:

• One year experience in custodial services (preferred)

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

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintains a cleaning schedule that will include cleaning of floors, walls, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment and restrooms.
• Keeps school buildings and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots and play areas neat and clean.

• Complies with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.

• Assists in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and orders additional supplies as needed.

• Assists with the lunchroom set up, including arranging tables and chairs.

• Performs preventive maintenance to ensure the comfort, health and safety of students and staff.

• Makes minor building repairs as needed and reports major repair needs to the building administrator.

• Moves furniture or equipment within the building as directed by the building administrator.

• Assists in setting up facilities for special events.

• Assists with opening and closing buildings each school day.

• Follows established procedures for locking, checking and safeguarding facilities.

• Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy.

• Inspects machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.

• Operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.

• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.

• Corrects unsafe conditions in the work area and reports any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor immediately.

• Complies with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule and board policy.

• Complies with all district and campus routines and regulations.

• Maintains confidentiality.

• Requires flexibility and understanding that all maintenance staff may be required to perform duties outside their normal area of expertise to meet the mission and goals of the Facility Operations.

• Other duties as assigned.
• All work must be completed on site.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

As assigned by Custodian Supervisor

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, electric drill, hand tools, and shampooer

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.

Little Elm ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the District does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice.

Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Little Elm no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo por razón de raza, color, religión, sexo, nacionalidad, edad, incapacidad, estatus militar, información genética o de cualquier otra razón prohibida por ley. Además, el distrito escolar no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo que actúa oponiéndose a ese tipo de discriminaciones o que participe en la investigación de una queja relacionada con alguna práctica discriminatoria en la contratación.

La toma de decisiones respecto a una contratación se hará en función de las calificaciones, experiencia y habilidades del candidato.