Custodian Pool (2024-2025 School Year)

San Benito CISD; San Benito (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Custodian to maintain cleanliness and safety in their facilities. This role involves routine cleaning, equipment operation, and minor repairs, ensuring a comfortable environment for students and staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to follow safety procedures while working in various conditions. Join a supportive team where your contributions will make a significant impact on the daily operations and overall atmosphere of the campus. If you are passionate about maintaining a clean and safe environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to read instructions and communicate in basic English.
• Knowledge of cleaning and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Keeps the building clean and sanitary during duty hours.
• Sets up tables and equipment for meetings as required.
• Reports any damage or maintenance needs to the proper authority.

Skills

Ability to read and understand instructions

Knowledge of minor repair techniques

Ability to operate cleaning equipment

Ability to lift heavy equipment

Ability to handle cleaning supplies

Ability to follow directives

Basic English communication

Ability to read safety documents

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Buffer

Wet and dry vacuum cleaner

Electric drill

Hand tools

Shampooer

Job description

Job Title: Custodian

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Lead Custodian/Principal

Pay Grade: 02

Works with: Students/Personnel

Days: 187/260

Dept. /School: Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose

The custodian, under the supervision of the Lead Custodian, follows routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operation and grounds.

Prerequisites

None specified

Special Knowledge/skills

• Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures
• Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment
• Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies
• Ability to carry out directives from supervisor
• Ability to report to work on time
• Must be able to understand instructions and communicate in basic English
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Keeps the building clean, sanitary and comfortable during duty hours.
• Sets up tables and equipment for meetings or assemblies as required.
• Improves the appearance of buildings by keeping them clean and orderly.
• Keeps department building and grounds, including sidewalk, driveways, and parking lots, neat and clean.
• Follows procedures for locking, checking and safeguarding facilities.
• Helps prevent property loss that may be caused by abuse, freezing, neglect or careless usage.
• Economize by turning off all utilities when not needed, and practices preventive maintenance.
• Keeps floor clean, waxed, and buffed as scheduled.
• Keeps restroom fixtures, hardware, tile, mirrors, etc. clean and replenishes supplies as needed.
• Cleans door facings and washes windows as scheduled.
• Attends custodial training and/or in-service sessions.
• Reports any damage or maintenance needs to proper authority.
• Keeps light bulbs and tubes replaced.
• Follows daily duty schedule as assigned by head custodian.
• Operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Follows established safety procedures to perform job duties.
• Moves furniture or equipment as required.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, electric drill, hand tools, shampooer

Posture: Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, pull, push, and reach

Motion: Repetitive hand motions, hear, speak, and maintain visual activity

Lifting: Occasional lifting and carrying (45 pounds or more)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; inside/outside extreme temperatures, work on slippery or uneven surfaces, biological exposure (insects, molds, fungi, bacteria, animals, plants), chemical exposure (fumes, vapors, gases, dusts, smoke, etc.), sunlight exposure, works with hands in water, works around machines with moving parts, may work alone, and may experience fatigue factors

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress