Utility Worker

Utility Worker

Wage/Hour Status: Non Exempt/At-Will

Reports To: Supervisor - Custodial

Pay Grade/Days: 303/240

Dept./School: Maintenance

Date Revised: April 2009

Primary Purpose: To maintain a clean and safe working environment where teacher can teach and student can learn

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED certificate

Valid Texas driver's license

Must be eligible to drive based on the Texas DPS School Transportation Guidelines

Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions and the ability to communicate effectively

Demonstrated competency in building custodial maintenance and personnel

Ability to operate cleaning equipment and properly handle cleaning supplies

Experience: Two (2) years experience in the custodial field

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Substitute for the head custodian, lead custodian, or custodial helpers as assigned by the Supervisor of Custodial Services.
2. Oversee the opening, closing, and securing of all buildings maintained; operate climate control equipment to sustain the proper temperature in all parts of the building.
3. Insure that proper supplies are on hand and maintain inventory.
4. Provide instruction and training in the proper operation and maintenance of custodial equipment in adherence to District guidelines for cleanliness, sanitation, and safety.
5. Inspect the building daily and make needed repairs that are their responsibility; report other needed repairs according to established procedures.
6. Render special services for students, staff, and patrons at the direction of the principal or Supervisor of Custodial Services.
7. Demonstrate ability to work with others in a positive productive manner and perform such other tasks as may be assigned.
8. Inspect and maintain fire extinguishers in buildings on a regularly scheduled basis.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Equipment Used: All custodial equipment including but not limited to buffers, vacuum cleaners, carpet extractors

Working Conditions: Tobacco Free, Gun Free, Drug Free. Must be willing to work flexible hours

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Typical school atmosphere. Frequent interruptions. Strenuous standing, stooping, walking, climbing ladders, bending, pushing and pulling, must be physically fit and able to lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds. Working indoors, outdoors, in extreme temperatures including hot and cold temperature swings, inclement weather, around and exposed to dust, chemicals (herbicides and fertilizer), loud noises, and working on slippery or uneven walking surfaces. Frequent district wide travel.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Non Discrimination Statement: The Waco Independent School District is an equal opportunity educational provider and employer who does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information or non-proficiency in English language skills in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Americans with Disabilities Act; and school board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.