Assistant Head Custodian

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack in El Paso, TX seeks a working leader to assist the head custodian in coordinating and monitoring custodial staff and services at the assigned campus. You will perform, schedule, and implement routine cleaning and maintenance to maintain safety, cleanliness and efficiency of building operations.

Responsibilities include inspecting facilities, overseeing HVAC, directing floor refinishing, ensuring safety, and training custodial staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; two years verifiable custodial experience including one year supervisory experience OR four years school district custodial experience.
• Ability to read, write, understand and speak English; read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance and safety procedures; knowledge of minor repair techniques and building maintenance; operate cleaning equipment safely and lift heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor custodial staff and services at the campus.
• Establish and follow routine cleaning schedules and maintenance procedures.
• Inspect facilities and oversee HVAC to regulate temperatures and energy use.
• Direct cleaning, maintenance, and setup for school events; report unsafe conditions.
• Provide training and orientation to custodial staff on safety and equipment use.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Reading/Writing English

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment operation

Minor repairs

Job description

Perform as a working leader to assist the head custodian in coordinating and monitoring custodial staff and custodial services at assigned campus. Perform, schedule, and implement routine cleaning duties 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.

Essential Functions

• Work cooperatively with campus administration to establish and follow routine cleaning schedules and maintenance procedures to ensure a high standard of safety, cleanliness and efficiency of building operations; perform routine cleaning duties as part of the custodial team.
• Implement and maintain established schedules and procedures for routine custodial care, maintenance and repairs of campus facilities as needed; make assignment changes and arrange for substitute custodians as needed.
• Conduct regular inspections of campus buildings and facilities; oversee heat, ventilation and air conditioning systems to regulate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel, water and electricity based on district guidelines.
• Perform minor maintenance to include painting, grease trap cleaning, mounting classroom instructional boards, and projection equipment. Monitor and maintain cleanliness of boiler room and report malfunctions to supervisor. Identify and correct unsafe conditions and report any major repair needs that are not correctable to supervisor.
• Direct and assist with the cleaning and refinishing of floors, moving of furniture, books, inventory, and set up of facilities for school events.
• Identify and correct unsafe conditions and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately; oversee procedures for securing, checking and safeguarding facilities; check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and working properly during hours of building occupancy.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties and provide training and orientation to assigned custodial staff on proper and safe use of tools, equipment and chemicals; comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash and chemicals.
• Serve as head custodian during his/her absence; direct and monitor the work of custodial staff at campus and provide input to head custodian for annual performance appraisals.
• Attendance at the work site is required to meet essential functions of the job.

Other Responsibilities

• Make routine decisions under supervision of campus administration or head custodian in accordance with established priorities and procedures; perform routine functions.
• Maintain accurate time sheets and have them approved by principal or designee. Demonstrate punctuality, reliability, integrity, cooperation and efficient use of time in the performance of assigned duties.
• Participate in professional development activities/trainings, as required by the district/department.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties; support the goals of the district/department and follow district policies and procedures.
• Maintain a professional code of ethics and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED); two (2) years verifiable experience in custodial services including one (1) year supervisory experience in any field OR four (4) years school district custodial experience; ability to read, write, understand and speak English; 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 equipment and lift heavy equipment. Must possess a valid Texas or New Mexico driver's license; be insurable by the district's auto liability insurance carrier; subject to the district drug and alcohol testing policy and regulation.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds frequently, 20-50 pounds occasionally, more than 50 pounds infrequently and with assistance; ability to climb ladders unassisted 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 safely perform required 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.

Ancillary Level 104

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Required Documents

The following are the required documents that must be submitted in order to be considered for an interview. You may attach the documents to your application or bring them into the YISD Central Office located at 9600 Sims Dr., El Paso, TX 79925. For more information, please contact the HR Department at 915-434-0428.

• Valid Texas or New Mexico driver's license
• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)