Custodian

Lead CustodianSupervise and oversee the assigned campus custodial staff, equipment, and supply inventories. Follow routine cleaning and occasional deep cleaning as well as perform minor maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness and efficiency of building operations and grounds.Ability to understand and carry out simple oral and written directions; ability to read, write, understand and communicate sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the position and one year experience or five years of relevant experience in lieu of high school diploma/GED.Lead the custodial team at the assigned. Ensure the entire campus is cleaned to PfISD standards daily. Inspect the work of other custodians and take corrective actions as needed. Provide all necessary on the job training to custodians to include safety, security, resupply and equipment inspection, operation and maintenance. Evaluate work performance of all custodians under his/her supervision. Effectively and efficiently maintain the cleanliness and safety of campus/building areas, including: bathrooms, hallways, classrooms, administration offices, athletic areas, cafeterias, stages. Effectively and efficiently maintain the cleanliness and safety of outside areas of the campus/building, including: porches, overhangs and walkways out to 50 feet; water school ground landscaping as required. Effectively perform general cleaning to include cleaning floors by mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming; empty wastebaskets, dump trash, and replace trash bag; dust furniture, clean windows, replenish soap towel dispensers, and toilet paper. Set up of cafeteria tables and chairs before, during and after lunch; cleans during lunch. Empties trash, compost and recycle bins as needed. Responds to emergency cleaning calls as required. Inspect, operate and maintain equipment in a safe and reliable manner. Clean equipment after use, report malfunctions to supervisor. Provide minor repairs and maintenance for items such as desks, pencil sharpeners, routine plumbing situations, change light bulbs, assemble furniture, and ceiling tiles. Move and arrange furniture for special activities to include set up and tear down. May require additional working hours including weekends. Adhere to required work hours and work schedule. Report unsafe conditions to the custodial supervisor and/or designee and take corrective action. Document and report all observed building maintenance needs to custodial supervisor for proper work request processing. Secure building each school day and set alarms. Accept responsibility for keys and access to school property and act in a responsible manner for the custody of keys and security procedures. Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request additional supplies, as needed. Perform duties and responsibilities as assigned by the custodial supervisor and/or custodial coordinator. Establish and maintain a good working relationship with custodians, campus administrators and staff. Follow Educator Code of Conduct and all policies, procedures, laws and State/Federal regulations. Perform other duties as assigned.Experience in basic computer and communication through email. Experience in cleaning and operating equipment such as, but not limited to, auto scrubbers, vacuums, buffers, leaf blowers and hand tools. Experience in mixing cleaning chemicals and reading and understanding warning labels. Knowledge of recycling and composting waste materials. Knowledge of established safety procedures and techniques. Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, guidelines and procedures. Skill in working in a collaborative, team-based environment.Leads and trains the custodial team and is responsible for all custodial equipment. Must be able to respond to multiple demands and prioritize work load; working around children; repetitive hand motions; daily exposure to possible adverse weather elements for extended periods of time; exposure to biological hazards and communicable diseases; exposure to cleaning chemicals; must be able to push, pull, lift, and/or carry at least 40 lbs.