Custodian - Head Middle School

Waco ISD; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Waco ISD is seeking a Custodian for Head Middle School to supervise campus custodial operations. The role includes maintaining a clean and safe environment, overseeing custodial staff, and implementing cleaning procedures.

The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid Texas driver license, and experience in custodial services. Strong skills in maintenance and repair techniques are preferred. Join us to ensure a safe and conducive learning environment for students and teachers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Valid Texas driver license.
• Experience in custodial services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the campus custodial operations.
• Implement and maintain established cleaning schedule.
• Assume responsibility for opening and closing building each school day.

Skills

Read and follow oral and written instructions

Competency in building custodial maintenance

Knowledge of minor repair techniques

Ability to lift heavy equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Buffer

Wet and dry vacuum cleaner

Electric drill

Ladder

Job description

Job Title: Custodian - Head Middle School
Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Reports To: Custodial Supervisor
Pay Grade/Days: 305/240
Dept./School: School Assigned
Date Revised: 2015

Primary Purpose

Supervise the campus custodial operations. Establish and follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds. Maintain a clean and safe working environment where teachers can teach and students can learn.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED certificate
• Valid Texas driver license
• Must be eligible to drive based on the Texas DPS School Transportation Guidelines

• Special Knowledge/Skills:
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures
• Demonstrated competency in building custodial maintenance and personnel supervision
• Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and furniture, and to properly handle cleaning supplies and equipment

• Experience: Two (2) years of experience in custodial services preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Custodial Management

1. Direct and monitor the work of custodians at assigned campus.
2. Help screen, select, and train custodians.
3. Direct and assist in setting up facilities for special events.
4. Direct and monitor Lead Custodians.

Cleaning

1. Implement and maintain established 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. Maintain an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and order additional supplies as needed.

Maintenance and Repair

1. Assist with lunchroom set up, including arranging tables and chairs.
2. Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and insure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
3. Make minor building repairs as needed and report major repair needs to principal.
4. Move furniture or equipment within building as directed by principal.

Safety

1. Assume responsibility for opening and closing building each school day.
2. Oversee procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
3. Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bars are working properly during hours of building occupancy.
4. Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
5. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
6. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, stripping floors, etc.
7. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Lead Custodians
• Custodians

Equipment Used

• Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, electric drill, mop, broom, carpet extractor, carpet shampooer, ladder (up to 12 ft.), and any equipment associated with custodial trades.

Working Conditions

• Tobacco Free
• Maintain emotional control under stress. People intensive. Frequent interruptions.
• Position requires strenuous walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing, climbing stairs/ladders, twisting, grasping, squeezing, reaching (including overhead). The applicant must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
• The applicant will work indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures including hot/cold temperature swings, and inclement weather.
• The applicant will work with chemicals, exposure to dust, and slippery and uneven walking surfaces.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Non Discrimination Statement

The Waco Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.
For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX, contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and/or Waco ISD Coordinator of Student Management at 254-755-9410 and/or Waco ISD Director of Athletics at 254-745-2250. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII, as amended, contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 254-755-9410. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, contact Waco ISD Director of Special Education at 254-755-9431 or; P.O. Box 27, Waco, TX, 76703.