Custodian (Galloway)

Mesquite-Isd; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite-Isd in Jackson, Mississippi is seeking an Auxiliary - Custodial individual to maintain cleanliness and safety throughout the school environment. Key responsibilities include planning work schedules, preventive maintenance, and developing cleaning protocols. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, dependability, and the ability to understand cleaning procedures. This role requires physical stamina, including heavy lifting and exposure to various working conditions. A comfortable work atmosphere with a focus on student safety is provided.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with cleaning and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to follow directions and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Plan work schedule based on building administration direction.
• Maintain preventive maintenance program for comfort and safety.
• Open and close the building each school day.
• Establish procedures for safeguarding facilities.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive cleaning schedule.
• Ensure cleanliness of school building and grounds.
• Report safety hazards to supervisor.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies.

Skills

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

Dependability and punctuality

Excellent communication with school personnel and public

Tools

Buffer

Wet/dry vacuum

Carpet cleaning machinery

Hand tools

Job description

Position Type

Auxiliary - Custodial / Custodial

Job Overview

To follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds which provide for an attractive and comfortable place in which to learn and develop.

Qualifications

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

Special Knowledge / Skills

• Display dependability and punctuality.
• Exhibit excellent communication with school personnel and public.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications appropriate and acceptable by the administration of MISD.
• Buffer, wet/dry vacuum, ladder, carpet cleaning machinery, and hand tools.

Experience

• None

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Plan work schedule according to direction of building administration.
• Maintain a program of preventive maintenance to ensure the comfort, health, and safety of students and staff.
• Assume responsibility for opening and closing the building each school day.
• Establish procedures for 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.
• Keep the school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas neat and clean.
• Observe and inform supervisor of safety hazards.
• Maintain an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and order additional supplies as needed.
• Move furniture or equipment within the building as directed by the principal.
• Follow all safety codes and standards.
• Assist visiting public utilizing the facilities with directions within building and in obtaining and setting up needed equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Working Conditions

• Reading and comprehending simple instructions both written and oral.
• Writing simple required reports.
• Strenuous walking, standing, and/or climbing.
• Frequent heavy lifting and carrying of up to 45-50 lbs.
• Exposure to hot and cold temperatures.
• Exposure to dust, toxic chemicals, and materials.
• Walking on slippery or uneven walking surfaces.
• Occasional work on ladders.
• Working alone.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.