Custodian

Position: Custodian                                                                 

Pay Grade: Per Compensation Manual

Immediate Supervisor: Lead Custodian/Head Building Keeper/ Director for Custodial Services

Dept./Campus: Operations and Facilities/Campus assigned

Days Employed:  Per Compensation Manual

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Efficiently and safely maintain a high level of care and cleanliness of school buildings and surrounding area

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education/Certification:  High School diploma or G.E.D. (desired)
• Valid Texas Driver’s License

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Able to read, write, and speak English
• Be in a good physical condition
• Possess basic mechanical skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Sound reasoning in the interpretation of responsibilities and in dealing with students, staff and the public
• Able to follow instructions/directives of supervisors(s)
• Able to work irregular hours and to respond to after-hours emergency calls as needed 
• Able to work independently, with or without supervision, with others, and as part of a team

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 

• prior experience in the operation of cleaning and custodial equipment

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: 

•  Good public relations
• Able to make quick, sound decisions in the best interest of the school
• Willing to receive and utilize training, to daily perform routine custodial tasks
• Practice general safety, security, and custodial procedures at all times
• Comply with district policies and procedures
• Maintain a good attendance/safety/driving record
• Operate and maintain all types of custodial related mechanical equipment
• Responsible for performing work in a neat, orderly and timely manner that ensures school buildings are clean and ready for the beginning of each school day/school year
• Assemble furniture, install light bulbs/pencil sharpeners/dispensers, unstop commodes/urinals and other mechanical tasks that do not require the use of a drill
• Adapt to and be willing to work a flexible work schedule at any site, during any shift, and perform any cleaning assignment according to the needs of the district
• Able to learn new techniques and adapt to repetitive cleaning tasks throughout the workday
• Perform all other duties assigned

EQUIPMENT USED: Work-related and as needed for the completion of tasks

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.  

• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks
• Standing tolerance of up to 7 hours
• Sustained walking endurance of up to .25 miles
• Continued kneeling endurance up to 10 minutes
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Repetitive forward reaching
• Repetitive overhead reaching, sustained tolerance up to 3 minutes
• Repetitive forward bending
• Repetitive stooping endurance up to 10 minute
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  

• This job is performed 90% indoors, with the remaining 10% of job duties performed outdoors maintaining the surrounding grounds. 
• Indoor duties are performed in a thermostatically controlled climate, and the responsibilities are subject to seasonal conditions. 
• Noise levels are low and present no risk of hearing disorders.
• Exposure to vibration is moderate during the use of floor machines.  
• Lighting indoors is provided by recessed overhead fluorescent fixtures with glare screen coverings.
• The walking surface indoors is a level concrete floor covered with linoleum tile in foyer areas, cafeteria, and restrooms.  Tight knap carpet is installed in most reaching areas and office space with ample padding. 
• The outdoor walking surface is natural (grave/rocks) and exposed concrete sidewalks.  Safety shoes are not required; however, shoes with a non-skid sole must be worn. 
• Exposure to fumes is moderate with the use of some cleaning chemicals, and the dissipation of fumes is controlled with the building ventilation system. 
• Chemical hazards are moderate; however, rubber gloves, face shield, or other personal protective equipment are required while using chemicals.