Custodian – 9 Month

DeSoto Parish School Board; Mansfield (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DeSoto Parish School Board is seeking a Custodian to support safe, clean, and attractive school facilities under the direction of the principal and the Supervisor of Maintenance.

The role includes opening/closing buildings, floor care, bathroom maintenance, supply inventory, repairs coordination, and grounds upkeep. Compliance with district rules and professional conduct is required, with duties defined by site leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to operate basic hand tools, power tools, and custodial equipment.
• Climb at least a 10-foot ladder.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Adhere to district policies and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Opens and closes school/building.
• Maintains all floors (i.e.: sweep, buff, mop, vacuum floors).
• Maintains bathrooms/locker rooms and restocks paper products.
• Inventories/stores/secures all supplies (cleaning, pesticides, etc.).
• Reports repair requests to the building principal or principal designee.
• Makes deliveries and pick-ups as needed.
• Maintains building environment (i.e.: lighting; changes light bulbs, security lights, traffic lights; replaces ceiling tiles, changes filters, maintains building temperatures).
• Performs security check of school building and campus at the opening and closing of school.
• Maintains campus grounds (i.e.: pick up paper, mow/trim grass 50 feet from building).
• Participates in parish crisis plan and emergency procedures established at each school.
• Completes End of Year responsibilities before leaving the campus for the summer months.

Skills

High school diploma

Hand tools

Ladder access

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Custodial equipment

Basic hand tools

Job description

TITLE: Custodian

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to use basic hand tools, power tools, and custodial equipment.
• Ability to climb at least a 10 foot ladder.
• Ability to lift and carry objects at least 50 lbs.
• Additional criteria as the Board may establish.

REPORTS TO:Immediate Supervisor

SUPERVISES: None

JOB GOAL: To work under the direction of the principal in coordination with the Supervisor of Maintenance to make school buildings and grounds safe, clean, and attractive.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Opens and/or closes school/building.
• Maintains all floors (i.e.: sweep, buff, mop, vacuum floors).
• Maintains bathrooms/locker rooms and restocks paper products.
• Inventories/stores/secures all supplies (cleaning, pesticides, etc.)
• Reports repair requests to the building principal or principal designee.
• Makes deliveries and pick-ups as needed.
• Maintains building environment (i.e.: lighting – change light bulbs, security lights, traffic lights; replaces ceiling tiles, changes filters, maintains building temperatures).
• Performs security check of school building and campus at the opening of school and at the closing of school.
• Performs the following classroom responsibilities, but not limited to: (i.e.: empty trash cans, change trash bags, dust furniture and window sills, wipe chalk boards or white boards after consulting with teacher, disinfect classrooms, disinfect and clean water fountains.
• Maintains campus grounds (i.e.: pick up paper, mow/trim grass 50 feet from building).
• Participates in parish crisis plan and emergency procedures established at each school.
• Completes “End of Year” responsibilities before leaving the campus for the summer months.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the proper authority.
• Reports job-related injuries within 48 hours of work accident to the immediate supervisor. “Job-related injuries” include, but are not limited to, any accident or illness which involves loss of consciousness, restriction of work or motion, or medical treatment.
• Responds to emergency situations whenever they occur and assists custodial and maintenance personnel in resolving the problem.

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS:

• Collaborates and communicates effectively and respectfully with colleagues and the community to promote growth and to accomplish the district’s mission.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality and notifies appropriate personnel of absences and late arrivals in a prompt manner, as per district procedures.
• Complies with all district rules and policies.
• Ensures proper care of supplies, electronics/computers and other equipment.
• Maintains his/her assigned area and its environment in a manner conducive to a professional working environment.
• Participates in activities to improve professional competence, including those activities required by the board.
• Oversees the maintenance of current records and reports as assigned.
• Projects a well-groomed, professional appearance.
• Accepts and implements assistance and resources designed to improve or enhance performance.
• Contributes to achieving the district’s mission and engages in self-reflection and growth opportunities.
• Is courteous to faculty, staff and the public.
• Recognizes and respects the rights and property of other employees and the public.
• Exhibits professional and ethical conduct.
• Exercises proper judgment and refrains from conduct which reduces or causes a loss of his/her effectiveness in the profession.
• Adheres to all deadlines set by board policy.
• Exhibits positive personal behavior and avoids improprieties or the appearance of improprieties.
• Maintains confidentiality of all matters related to student and employee matters.
• Reports job-related injuries within 48 hours of a work accident to the immediate supervisor.
• Adheres to the DeSoto Parish School Board’s Sexual Harassment Policy to be found at File: GAEAA.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine, Ten, or Twelve Month (Circle one)

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated at least once annually in accordance with Board policy.

FLSA: NonExempt