Custodian Pool

Custodian Pool

Waxahachie ISD Districtwide – Waxahachie, Texas

Position Type: Full-Time

Pay: $15.07 to $18.14 per hour

Starting Date: Immediately

Description: Custodian responsible for maintaining cleaning, maintenance, safety of school buildings and grounds.

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

• Education/Certification: None specified
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment.
  • Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies.
  • Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures.
  • Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance.
  • Must possess personal qualities related to respect for the rights and confidentiality of others.

• Maintain a cleaning schedule that will include cleaning floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
• Keep school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas, neat and clean.
• Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request additional supplies as needed.

• Assist with lunchroom set up, including arranging tables and chairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure the comfort, health, and safety of students and staff.
• Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
• Report building repair needs to principal or custodial supervisor.
• Move furniture or equipment within building as directed by principal or custodial supervisor.
• Assist in setting up facilities for special events.

• Assist with opening and closing building each school day.
• Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
• Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy.
• Inspect machines and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
• Perform other related duties as required by supervisor.

• Demonstrates ability to remain calm and withstand pressures.
• Flexible to changes in routine and adapts quickly to changing situations.
• Reliable and responsible attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly.
• Avoid speaking ill of the district and district personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.

• Monitor and direct the work of custodians.

• Tools/Equipment: Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner and shampooer
• Posture: Frequent walking, standing, climbing, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying objects
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
• Environmental Factors: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces and ladders. Exposure to hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials.