What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Custodian - Nimitz Middle School position at North East Independent School District?
Location: Nimitz MS (STEM)
Work Schedule: 260 Days
Work Type: Regular Full-Time
Exempt: No
Pay Grade: CO5
REASONS TO JOIN NEISD
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
High School Diploma or Equivalent
or must obtain within one year Three years custodial experience, one of which in a supervisory role
High School Diploma or Equivalent
or must obtain within one year Three years custodial experience, one of which in a supervisory role
High School Diplomas and college/university degrees must be obtained from an accredited program or university approved by the United States Department of Education and the Texas Education Agency.
PRIMARY PURPOSE SUMMARY :
Responsible for training, assigning, supervision and assisting of staff in maintaining a professional custodial program which provides and ensures a safe, clean, and sanitary environment of all campus buildings. Responsible for maintaining building space to the standards set forth by the Operations Department.
Responsible for training, assigning, supervision and assisting of staff in maintaining a professional custodial program which provides and ensures a safe, clean, and sanitary environment of all campus buildings. Responsible for maintaining building space to the standards set forth by the Operations Department.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible for planning, coordinating, preparing work schedules, and supervising custodians according to District custodial procedures.
2. Supervises and assists, using proper techniques, with the cleaning inside/outside of District buildings which includes floors, carpet, walls, glass windows, ceilings, and patio/walk areas.
3. Supervises and assists, using proper techniques with grounds maintenance, which includes parking lots, fence lines, playground area and equipment.
4. Supervises and assists, using proper techniques, in moving equipment, furniture and supplies weighing up to fifty pounds and asks for assistance with items weighing over fifty pounds.
5. Supervises and assists, using safe techniques, in light maintenance tasks such as painting, changing of globes, installing dispensers, and adjusting lockers.
6. Supervises and trains custodial personnel to use safe and proper work/cleaning techniques including the usage of all inside power equipment needed to support program
7. Maintains and supervises proper use of personal protective equipment. In case of accident, Head Custodian is responsible for timely reporting of the incident to the proper authorities.
8. Covers facility activities as requested by administration Responsible for securing the facility (caretaker), setting alarms and communicating with North East Independent School District (NEISD) Police Department.
9. Requisitions, maintains inventory, properly stores, and issues all custodial supplies and equipment.
10. Ensures compliance with Texas Hazardous Communications Act, which includes training of the staff, emphasizing safety, storing, handling, labeling, and application of all chemicals.
11. Supervises, schedules, and assigns staff to meet the necessary cleaning/maintenance needs of the facility and administration.
12. Coordinates all custodial services with the Director for Facility Operations. Includes coordinating all safety requirements with the Risk Management Department.
13. Supervises and assists in special projects and duties, as requested/assigned by facility administration and/or Director for Facility Operations.
14. Supervises and is responsible for the successful implementation of the District's Freeze Protection Plan procedures.
15. Maintains confidentiality of information.
16. Reports to work on time every day
17 Performs additional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
• Successful completion of a pre employment physical examination.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
1. Responsible for planning, coordinating, preparing work schedules, and supervising custodians according to District custodial procedures.
2. Supervises and assists, using proper techniques, with the cleaning inside/outside of District buildings which includes floors, carpet, walls, glass windows, ceilings, and patio/walk areas.
3. Supervises and assists, using proper techniques with grounds maintenance, which includes parking lots, fence lines, playground area and equipment.
4. Supervises and assists, using proper techniques, in moving equipment, furniture and supplies weighing up to fifty pounds and asks for assistance with items weighing over fifty pounds.
5. Supervises and assists, using safe techniques, in light maintenance tasks such as painting, changing of globes, installing dispensers, and adjusting lockers.
6. Supervises and trains custodial personnel to use safe and proper work/cleaning techniques including the usage of all inside power equipment needed to support program
7. Maintains and supervises proper use of personal protective equipment. In case of accident, Head Custodian is responsible for timely reporting of the incident to the proper authorities.
8. Covers facility activities as requested by administration Responsible for securing the facility (caretaker), setting alarms and communicating with North East Independent School District (NEISD) Police Department.
9. Requisitions, maintains inventory, properly stores, and issues all custodial supplies and equipment.
10. Ensures compliance with Texas Hazardous Communications Act, which includes training of the staff, emphasizing safety, storing, handling, labeling, and application of all chemicals.
11. Supervises, schedules, and assigns staff to meet the necessary cleaning/maintenance needs of the facility and administration.
12. Coordinates all custodial services with the Director for Facility Operations. Includes coordinating all safety requirements with the Risk Management Department.
13. Supervises and assists in special projects and duties, as requested/assigned by facility administration and/or Director for Facility Operations.
14. Supervises and is responsible for the successful implementation of the District's Freeze Protection Plan procedures.
15. Maintains confidentiality of information.
16. Reports to work on time every day
17 Performs additional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
• Successful completion of a pre employment physical examination.
- Successful completion of current district training for supervision of Classified Staff within one year of entering position
- Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills
- Thorough understanding of custodial methods, processes, procedures, chemicals and equipment
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to ensure adequate custodial coverage and response for all shifts
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
- Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work
- Ability to understand instructions and communicate in basic English
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
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While all applications will be reviewed, not all applicants will be interviewed
North East Independent School District does not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital or veteran status, disability (or relationship or association with an individual with a disability), genetic information or other legally protected status in its programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
