Custodian - Part time (Berry)

Mesquite ISD; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a part-time Custodial Assistant to follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures across school facilities. The role includes opening and closing duties, maintaining safety, and coordinating cleaning schedules under the direction of building administration.

Qualifications emphasize reading and understanding cleaning procedures, dependability, punctuality, and clear communication with staff and the public.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan work schedule according to direction of building administration.
• Maintain a program of preventive maintenance to ensure comfort, health, and safety.
• Open and close the building each school day.
• Establish procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
• Develop and maintain a cleaning schedule for floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
• Keep the school building and grounds neat and clean, including sidewalks and parking areas.
• Observe and inform supervisor of safety hazards.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies 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 with directions and setup of equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dependability

Punctuality

Communication

Alternatives allowed

Cleaning equipment

Education

Reading & safety procedures

Tools

Buffer

Wet/dry vacuum

Ladder

Carpet cleaning machinery

Hand tools

Job description

• Position Type: Auxiliary - Custodial/ Custodial

Pay Grade:1 $16.00-$22.56
Shift Type:Part-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To:Custodial Supervisor

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS:As soon as possible

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• 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: Education/Certification:

• 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: Mental Demands:

• 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.