Custodian

Pine Tree ISD; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pine Tree ISD in Longview, Texas, is seeking a Custodian to join its Facility Services team. This full-time role reports to the Head Custodian/Principal/Director of Facility Services and focuses on maintaining safe, clean school facilities through routine cleaning and basic maintenance.

The position requires lifting, operating cleaning equipment, and working indoors and outdoors. Salary ranges from $13 to $25 per hour, with responsibilities including event setup and minor repairs as needed.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Maintain a cleaning schedule including floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms
• Keep building and grounds neat and clean including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas
• Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request additional supplies as needed
• Assist with lunchroom set up, including arranging tables and chairs
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure comfort, health, and safety of students and staff
• Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures
• Make minor building repairs as needed and report major repair needs to principal
• Move furniture or equipment within building as directed by principal
• Assist in setting up facilities for special events
• Open/close building daily and ensure doors and panic bolts are secure during occupancy

Skills

read and understand instructions for C

minor repair techniques

operate cleaning equipment

handle cleaning supplies

Tools

Buffer

stripper

vacuum cleaner (wet/dry)

electric drill

hand tools

shampooer

lawn mower

edger

weed eater

Job description

Custodian

Pine Tree ISD - Longview, Texas

Job Details

Job ID: 4549538

Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2027 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Feb 29, 2024 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Custodian

Reports to: Head Custodian/Principal/Director of Facility Services

Dept./School: Facility Services/Campus as assigned

Primary Purpose: Follow routine cleaning and maintenance 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
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment
• Special Knowledge/Skills: 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

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

Safety

• 11. Assist with opening and closing building each school day.
• 12. Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
• 13. Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy.
• 14. Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
• 15. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• 16. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• 17. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.

Other Duties as Assigned

• 18. Other duties could include working in other areas of the maintenance department to provide support during absences or shortage of staff in other trades or to perform duties associated with light construction projects.
• 19. Requires flexibility and understanding that all maintenance staff may be required to perform duties outside their normal area of expertise to meet the mission and goals of the Facility Services Department.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

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

Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent walking, standing, climbing, and heavy lifting and carrying. Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, and ladders. Exposure to hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $13 to $25 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Melanie Ferguson
• 1708 Pine Tree Rd
• Longview, Texas 75605
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]