Custodian

Sylvania; Fredericksburg (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

Fredericksburg Independent School District seeks a custodian to clean and maintain district facilities, ensuring safety and cleanliness in classrooms, hallways, and grounds. Responsibilities include cleaning, minor repairs, and routine maintenance to support a healthy school environment.

The role involves operating cleaning equipment, lifting heavy items, and following district safety protocols. Work is performed on-site with varying hours, and opportunities exist to assist with event setups.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: None specified
• Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures
• Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment
• Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies
• Experience: None

Responsibilities

• Maintain a cleaning schedule including floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
• Keep building and grounds neat and clean, including sidewalks and parking areas.
• Comply with local laws for storage and disposal of trash.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request more as needed.
• Assist with lunchroom setup and arranging tables and chairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and report major repair needs to the principal.
• Regulate HVAC systems to provide comfortable temperatures and efficient resource use.
• Move furniture or equipment within the building as directed by the principal.
• Assist in setting up facilities for special events.
• Follow safety procedures and report unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Open/close building daily and ensure doors and panic bolts function properly during occupancy.

Skills

Reading instructions

Minor repairs

Operate cleaning equipment

Handle cleaning supplies

Safety procedures

Tools

Buffer

Stripper

Vacuum cleaner

Electric drill

Hand tools

Shampooer

Lawn mower

Edger

Weed eater

Job description

Primary Purpose:

Clean and maintain district facilities using routine procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

None specified

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures

Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance

Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment

Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies

Experience:

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Cleaning

1. Maintain a cleaning schedule that will include cleaning of floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
2. Keep school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas, neat and clean.
3. Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.
4. Assist in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request additional supplies as needed.

Maintenance and Repair

1. Assist with lunchroom set up, including arranging tables and chairs.
2. Perform preventive maintenance to ensure the comfort, health, and safety of students and staff. Make minor building repairs as needed and report major repair needs to principal.
3. Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
4. Move furniture or equipment within building as directed by principal.
5. Assist in setting up facilities for special events.

Safety

1. Assist with opening and closing building each school day checking to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy. Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
2. Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
3. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, and climbing. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
4. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
5. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, electric drill, hand tools, shampooer, lawn mower, edger, and weed eater.

Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching, and overhead reaching

Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis

Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

Work days: 233

• FISD pays $365 per month towards TRS Health Insurance
• You can earn up to five local leave and five sick leave days

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.

Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or another legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a discriminating employment practice.

In accordance with Title IX, the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex and is required not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. Inquires about the application of Title IX may be referred to the district’s Title IX coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both.Inquiries about the application of Title IX to employment should be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, (FISD Superintendent, 234 Friendship Lane, 830-997-9551).