Custodian

Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD (SCUC ISD); Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district in Texas is hiring a Custodian to ensure the cleanliness and safety of school facilities. Responsibilities include routine cleaning and minor repairs, while a focus on effective communication and teamwork is essential. This nonexempt position offers competitive hourly wages and requires a physical capability due to the nature of the work.

Qualifications

• Preferably one year custodial experience.
• Ability to lift and carry moderate weight (15 - 54 pounds).

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of facilities and grounds.
• Safeguard facilities and perform preventive maintenance.
• Develop cleaning schedules for various areas.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning techniques

Ability to operate cleaning equipment

Strong communication skills

Public relations skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Custodian JobID: 2156

Position Type

Auxiliary/Custodian

Date Posted

8/31/2023

Location

Facilities & Const.- Various Campuses

Date Available

2023-2024

Closing Date

Open until filled

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Job Title: Custodian Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Dept./School: Various Campuses Pay Grade: M2 (Starting $15.50)

Reports To: Head Custodian & Principal Days/Dates: 260

Primary Purpose

Follows routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

Qualifications

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of all aspects of cleaning and basic techniques of minor repairs
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment
• Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination
• Available to work evening hours
  
  

Experience

• Preferable one year custodial experience.
  
  

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Maintain a program of preventive maintenance to ensure the comfort, health, and safety of students and staff.
• Assume the responsibility of locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
• Develop and maintain a cleaning schedule that will include the cleaning of floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
• Keeps the building clean, sanitary, and comfortable during duty hours.
• Helps prevent property loss that may be caused by freezing, neglect or careless usage.
• Practice economy by turning off all utilities when not needed, and practices "preventive maintenance" by keeping all door stops, lock, etc, in serviceable condition.
• Keeps floors clean, waxed, and buffed as scheduled.
• Keep restroom fixtures, hardware, tile, mirrors, etc. clean and replenishes supplies as needed.
• Cleans door facing and washes windows as scheduled.
• Maintains school yard as scheduled.
• Attends custodial training and/or inservice sessions.
• Reports damage or maintenance needs to head custodian.
• Replaces light bulbs that can be reached with a 6 ft ladder.
• Follows daily duty schedule as assigned by head custodian.
  
  

EQUIPMENT USED

Uses buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, electric drill, shampooer, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands

Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written; maintains emotional control under stress.

Demands/Environmental Factors

Ability to lift and/or carry moderate weight (15 - 54 pounds) on a daily basis, stand, walk, climb stairs or ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, pull, push, reach, repetitive hand motions, hear, speak, maintain visual acuity, and distinguish colors. Must be able to work inside and outside in temperature extremes, low or intense illumination, vibration, work on slippery or uneven surfaces, biological exposure (insects, mold, fungi, bacteria, animals, plants, etc.); Chemical exposure (asbestos, fumes, vapors, gases, dusts, smoke, etc.); work with hands in water, works around machinery with moving parts, and may work alone for long periods of time.