Elementary Custodian - Pool

Custodian

Reports to: Head Custodian

Pay Grade: MT2 @260 days

Qualifications

Primary Purpose: To become a worthy employee of the district by safely and adequately performing duties associated with maintaining buildings and the surrounding areas in a clean, healthy, and safe condition.

Education/Certification: Ten grade education or higher (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills: Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language (preferred). Basic knowledge of building repair and maintenance procedures in areas such as cleaning, floor care, sanitation, plumbing, electricity, carpentry painting, etc… Ability to perform the physical requirements as per the duties listed in the job description. Proficient skills in operating and maintaining equipment and tools needed to perform jobs as listed in the job description. Basic skills in human relations. Custodial experience in school setting (preferred) Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable.

PSJA Leadership Skills and Expectations

In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who are expected to embody the Spirit of PSJA and demonstrate these characteristics as they lead others.

Positive Engagement: Welcomes staff, students, parents, and community as honored members at the district table - Builds relationships – Builds positive, trusting relationships through frequent interactions which demonstrate care and interest in well-being of all stakeholders. Exhibits professionalism – Exhibits awareness and reflection to manage emotions and engage in continuous personal growth. Models ethics – Exemplifies the values and priorities of the district through consistent actions and service to stakeholders. Communicates effectively- Maintains open lines of two-way communication with staff, students, parents, and community to receive input and provide information for engagement with district vision.

Student-centered Excellence: Holds vision and expectations for success for all students and all staff - Demonstrates expertise – Possesses up-to-date knowledge and skills to perform organizational role at a high level of competence. Establishes shared vision – Articulates the school's mission to the community and solicits support in making that mission become a reality. Implements plans- Works with all stakeholders to implement vision by establishing goal, monitoring progress, and providing resources. Expects results – Pursues exceptional results for all students by holding self and others accountable and driving for continuous improvement.

Joint Empowerment: Develops and empowers individuals and teams for effective action - Promotes collaboration – Designs organizational structures to promote collaboration and teamwork for distributed leadership throughout the district. Inspires Action – Motivates others to take responsible risks and perform at their highest level to support district vision and goals. Builds capacity – Provides opportunities for growth to ensure all staff build capacity to support district goals. Develops leaders – Identifies, develops, and places future leaders through rigorous processes and strategic leadership assignments.

Adaptive Innovation: Maintains district at the forefront of educational service providers - Scans Environment – Analyzes and applies understanding of internal organization and external environment to assess and respond to the district's future advancement. Manages change – Demonstrates courage, initiative, and perseverance in bringing about meaningful change to support the shared vision. Champions solutions – Challenges the status quo by collaboratively exploring new and better ways of doing things. Acknowledges outcomes – Creates a positive environment for growth by celebrating success and learning from failure.

Technical Skills, Responsibilities and Duties

In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who demonstrate excellence in these technical areas as they lead others

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Emptying waste receptacles.
• Mopping floors using dust mops.
• Spot mopping, as per schedule or as needed, using wet mops (use appropriate solution).
• Buff, spray, and scrub floors, as per schedule or as needed, using power equipment (use appropriate buffing pad).
• Stripping floors, as needed, using stripping chemicals, mops, auto-scrubber with stripping pad, and wet vacuum. (Be sure to set up the "Wet Floor" signs).
• Sealing floors, as needed, using mops, wool pads, and mechanical wax applicators.
• Varnishing floors, as needed, using high-speed and ultrahigh-speed floor machines.
• Cleaning toilet bowls and urinal basins.
• Cleaning and disinfecting exterior surfaces of toilets and urinals.
• Cleaning sinks and fixtures.
• Cleaning mirrors and windows.
• Picking up paper.
• Spot cleaning walls and stall partitions.
• Refilling dispensers with paper towels, toilet tissue, sanitary napkins, soap, and air freshener.
• Assures that procedures to control bacteria and prevent the spread of infections are given top priority.
• Assure that an adequate stock of cleaning supplies is maintained at assigned area.
• Maintains an accurate and current inventory of all custodial supplies and equipment assigned to designated area.
• Makes every effort to provide an accurate physical inventory.
• Assures that custodial equipment is maintained on a regular basis.
• Assists in the preparation for emergencies such as hurricanes, windstorms, and heavy rains causing severe flooding. (Securing furniture away from windows, elevating furniture to prevent water damage, and securing or storing all movable items from grounds, etc.)
• Assists head custodians, school principal or building supervisor in preparing damage reports caused by hurricanes, windstorms, flooding, etc…
• Reports inadequate services or major repair needs to the head custodian or to the assistant and head custodian.
• Performs minor repairs on desks, doors, lights, plumbing fixtures, etc…
• Inspects work to insure adherence to district's standards.
• Lifting and setting up cafeteria tables.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

It is the policy of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD not to discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, national origin or age.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.