Custodian - Part Time (Henrie)

Mesquite-Isd; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Mesquite ISD is seeking a part-time Custodial staff member to follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and a welcoming learning environment for students and staff. You will plan daily cleaning schedules, open and secure facilities, maintain supplies, operate basic cleaning machinery, and cooperate with administrators and public.

No prior experience required; training provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, and ability to work with school personnel.
• Familiarity with cleaning equipment and safety practices is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan work schedule according to direction of building administration.
• Maintain preventive cleaning and safety routines for students and staff.
• Open and close the building daily and safeguard facilities.
• Develop and maintain a cleaning schedule for floors, windows, restrooms.
• Keep grounds and sidewalks neat and clean.
• Report safety hazards and manage cleaning supplies inventory.
• Move furniture as directed and assist with setup as needed.
• Follow all safety codes and standards.

Skills

Dependability

Punctuality

Communication

Cleaning equipment

Safety procedures

Education

Reading instructions

Tools

Buffer

Wet/dry vacuum

Ladder

Carpet cleaning machinery

Hand tools

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Mesquite ISD

• 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.