Custodian

Custodian

Custodian Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Custodial Services Manager Pay Grade: Auxiliary Pay Grade 1 Dept./School: Assigned Campus Date Revised: 04.24.2025 (J)

Primary Purpose

Clean and maintain district facilities using routine procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Special Knowledge/Skills

Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures Knowledge of minor repair techniques, building, and grounds maintenance Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment Ability to appropriately handle cleaning supplies

Experience

None

General Responsibilities and Duties

• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Support and align work with the District's mission, vision, and beliefs.
• Follow and support Board Policies in areas of related responsibility.
• Share in the development and implementation of District success plans.
• Actively participate in ongoing development to improve work quality and District contribution
• Model integrity, work ethic, and professionalism as a suitable example for PBT-ISD students.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Cleaning

1. Maintain a cleaning schedule that includes floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.

2. Keep school buildings and grounds neat and clean, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas.

3. Comply with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash.

4. Assisted in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, and requested additional supplies as needed.

Maintenance and Repair

5. Assisted with the lunchroom setup, including arranging tables and chairs.

6. Perform preventive maintenance to ensure students' and staff's comfort, health, and safety.

7. Make minor building repairs and report major repairs to the principal.

Safety

11. Assist with opening and closing the building each school day, ensuring all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy.

12. Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.

13. Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.

14. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing.

15. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.

16. Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and promptly report any immediately correctable conditions to the supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used - Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, electric drill, hand tools, shampooer, lawn mower, edger, and weed eater.

Posture - Frequent walking, standing, bending/stooping, and reaching, occasional 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) daily.

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 outlines the general purpose and responsibilities associated with this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.