Custodian (Tisinger)

Mesquite-Isd; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite ISD in Mesquite, TX is seeking an Auxiliary - Custodial / Custodial staff member to perform routine cleaning and maintenance, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and a welcoming learning environment for students and staff. The role is full-time, non-exempt, reports to the Custodial Supervisor, and begins as soon as possible.

Responsibilities include scheduling, opening/closing the building, maintaining supplies, and following safety codes.

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 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.

Skills

Dependability

Punctuality

Communication with staff/public

Education

Ability to read and understand cleaning/safety procedures

Tools

Buffer

Wet/dry vacuum

Ladder

Carpet cleaning machinery

Hand tools

Job description

Position Type: Auxiliary - Custodial / Custodial (Full-Time, 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 are appropriate and acceptable by the administration of MISD.
• Use of 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.