Custodian - Head Middle School

Young World Physical Education; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Waco, Texas is seeking a Custodian for Head Middle School. The individual will supervise custodial operations, ensuring high standards of safety and cleanliness in school facilities. Responsibilities include training custodial staff and managing cleaning schedules, while maintaining a clean and safe environment conducive to learning.

This is a full-time position requiring a high school diploma and relevant experience in custodial services. The role involves physical tasks and requires the ability to lift heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in custodial services preferred.
• Must be eligible to drive based on Texas DPS guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the campus custodial operations.
• Implement and maintain established cleaning schedule.
• Direct and monitor the work of custodians.

Skills

Ability to read and follow instructions

Competency in custodial maintenance

Knowledge of minor repair techniques

Ability to lift heavy equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas driver license

Tools

Buffer

Wet and dry vacuum cleaner

Electric drill

Job description

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 Custodian(s).

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.)
• Any equipment associated with custodial trades.

Working Conditions: Tobacco Free.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: 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). Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds. Work indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures including hot/cold temperature swings, and inclement weather. 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.

Position Type: Full-time

Contact Information:

• Elesa Maimbourg, Human Resources Coordinator
• P.O. Box 27
• Waco, Texas 76703
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]