Custodian

Custodian

The position of Custodian is available immediately at East Central ISD. All individuals (district employees included) who are interested in this position must apply online through Frontline via the district website. The deadline for submitting an application is until position is filled.

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.

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintain and follow cleaning and work schedule and/or directives that will include cleaning of floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, athletic and co-curricular facilities, and restrooms.
• Keep school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas, neat and clean.
• Comply with local policies, laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash and recycle.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and cleaning cart, equipment and request additional supplies and equipment as needed.
• Assist with lunchroom and special 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 as directed.
• Comply with District's Energy Management Policies.
• Make minor building repairs and paint interior areas, as needed and report repair needs to Head Custodian, Principal and/or Designee.
• Move furniture or equipment within building as directed by supervisor/principal or designee.
• Assist in setting up facilities for special events and assist teachers and principals as requested.
• 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 for safety and efficiency.
• Report problems with machines and equipment to supervisor immediately.
• Practice care and preventive maintenance on machines and equipment.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, and climbing.
• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures and practice safe handling of cleaning chemicals/agents.
• Review Safety Data Sheets (SDS's) and be familiar where they are stored.
• Wear safety and protective gear and equipment at all times.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor.
• Review, participate and complete all Safety Trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned (Projects).

Note: Not all applicants will be interviewed. Each applicant's resume, application, and other available information will be considered in the screening process. Only those persons currently meeting all of the minimum requirements will be screened.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning maintenance, and safety procedures
• General knowledge and skills in area of assignment
• Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance
• Ability to operate and maintain cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment
• Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies
• Ability to work assigned hours to include a.m. or p.m. shifts and some weekends
• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. or more without assistance

Equipment Used: Buffer, stripper, auto scrubber, extractor, burnisher, ladder, wet and dry mop, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, floor duster, scraper, electric drill, hand tools, shampooer, lawn mower, edger, hand-held gas blower, pressure washer, power sweeper, bucket and wringer, wall washing tool, utility cart, and weed cart

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, push/pulling, and twisting. Frequent and strenuous walking, climbing stairs/ladders, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching, and overhead reaching. Heavy lifting and carrying (25 pounds) on a daily basis. 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; work with frequent interruptions and physical demands.

Period of Employment: 261 day basis

Salary: Auxiliary pay grade 401 Roland Toscano, Superintendent of Schools •An Equal Opportunity Employer•