Custodian (Tosch)

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

Job summary

Mesquite ISD seeks an Auxiliary - Custodial to maintain safety, cleanliness, and order across school facilities. You will follow routine cleaning procedures to create a welcoming learning environment.

The role is full-time and non-exempt with a shift set by the district. Reading and following instructions, strong communication with staff, and reliability are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning and safety procedures.
• Display dependability and punctuality.
• Exhibit effective communication with school personnel and the public.

Responsibilities

• Plan work schedule according to direction of building administration.
• Maintain a preventive maintenance program to ensure safety and cleanliness for students and staff.
• Open and close the building each school day.
• Establish procedures for locking and safeguarding facilities.
• Develop and maintain a cleaning schedule for floors, boards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
• Keep school property, grounds, and sidewalks neat and clean.
• Report safety hazards to supervisor.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and order more as needed.
• Move furniture or equipment as directed by the principal.
• Follow all safety codes and standards.
• Assist visitors in using facilities and setting up equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dependability

Communication

Tools & equipment

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:Full-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.