Custodian (WMHS)

Mesquite-Isd; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite-Isd in Mesquite, Texas, seeks reliable custodial staff to maintain cleanliness and safety in the school environment. Responsibilities include planning work schedules, preventive maintenance, and ensuring a neat appearance of buildings and grounds.

Applicants must demonstrate dependability, communication skills, and the ability to follow safety codes. Experience is not required, and training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand cleaning instructions.
• Display dependability and punctuality.
• Exhibit excellent communication with school personnel.

Responsibilities

• Plan work schedule according to building administration.
• Maintain a preventive maintenance program.
• Open and close the building each school day.
• Establish procedures for locking and safeguarding facilities.
• Maintain cleanliness of the school building and grounds.

Skills

Dependability

Excellent communication

Safety awareness

Education

Ability to read and understand instructions

Tools

Buffer

Wet/dry vacuum

Carpet cleaning machinery

Hand tools

Job description

• Position Type: Auxiliary - Custodial/ Custodial

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.