Custodian

Responsibilities

• Follow and perform routine cleaning schedules and maintenance procedures to ensure a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.
• Adhere to federal and state laws, as well as district policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Clean and sanitize floors, carpets, instructional boards, wastebaskets, windows, window sills, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
• Move furniture or equipment within the building; assist with lunchroom setup and facilities setup for special events.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks, including painting, grease trap cleaning, mounting classroom instructional boards, and projection equipment.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness of the boiler room; report malfunctions to supervisor.
• Identify and correct unsafe conditions; report major repair needs to supervisor.
• Maintain an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment; request additional supplies as needed.
• Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
• Assist with cleaning and refinishing floors, moving furniture, books, and inventory, and setting up facilities for school events.
• Follow established procedures for opening, securing, monitoring, and safeguarding facilities.
• Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash and chemicals.
• Assemble, disassemble, repair, and refurbish furniture as needed.
• Participate in professional development activities as required by the district.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties; support district/department goals.
• Maintain a professional code of ethics and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all district employees.
• Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building maintenance.
• Ability to safely operate cleaning/maintenance equipment and lift heavy equipment.
• Valid Texas or New Mexico driver’s license to be insurable by the district’s auto liability insurance carrier.
• Subject to the district’s drug and alcohol testing policy and regulations.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds frequently, 20-50 pounds occasionally, and more than 50 pounds infrequently (with assistance).
• Ability to climb ladders up to 8 feet unassisted and higher with assistance.
• Work under all weather conditions.
• Extended periods of walking, standing, bending, reaching, kneeling, stooping, and lifting.
• Ability to work with potentially hazardous materials in a safe manner and perform duties in potentially hazardous environments.
• Must be adaptable to work a shift schedule and/or hours other than regularly assigned; must be able to respond to after-hours emergencies.

Attendance at the work site is required to meet essential functions of the job.