Ellen Myers Primary School - Custodian

Claiborne County Schools; Dallas (TX); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Claiborne County Schools is seeking a Preschool Custodian to maintain a safe, sanitary, and healthy environment for students, staff, and visitors. The role emphasizes rigorous cleaning protocols to limit infections common in early childhood settings.

Responsibilities include daily disinfection of classrooms, floors, and restrooms; waste management; basic maintenance; and event setup. Requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift 20–75 pounds, and physical stamina for long shifts.

Qualifikationen

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Heavy lifting 20–75 lb as needed.
• Stamina for bending or kneeling.

Aufgaben

• Disinfect classrooms, toys, and restrooms daily using germicidal solutions.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum floors including play areas.
• Shampoo carpets and rugs in frequently used areas.
• Clean windows, walls, and mirrors to keep spaces bright.
• Collect and dispose of trash and recycling daily.
• Assist with setup/teardown of furniture for events.
• Perform minor repairs and report safety hazards to supervisors.
• Secure building by locking doors and setting alarms after shifts.

Kenntnisse

Cleaning chemicals handling

Floor buffers & vacuums

Effective communication

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Floor buffers

Commercial vacuums

Jobbeschreibung

A preschool public school custodian is responsible for maintaining a safe, sanitary, and healthy environment for young children, staff, and visitors. Unlike standard commercial cleaning, this role often emphasizes rigorous sanitization to reduce the spread of infections common in early childhood settings.

Core Responsibilities

• Daily disinfection of classroom surfaces, toys, and restrooms using germicidal solutions
• Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming all floors, including play areas
• Shampooing carpets and rugs where children frequently play
• Washing windows, walls, and mirrors to maintain a bright and clear environment

Waste Management

• Collecting and disposing of trash and recycling daily, ensuring waste is bagged and taken to dumpsters
• Promptly cleaning up spills from food or beverages

Maintenance & Security

• Performing minor repairs such as replacing light bulbs or fixing furniture
• Conducting routine inspections and reporting major maintenance needs or safety hazards to supervisors
• Securing the building by locking doors and setting alarm systems after shifts

Logistics & Events

• Setting up and breaking down furniture (tables, chairs) for school events or meetings
• Assisting with groundskeeping, including trash removal from playgrounds, mowing, and snow removal from walkways

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Heavy lifting often required, ranging from 20 to 75 pounds depending on the specific district's needs
• Stamina for pushing, pulling, and frequent bending or kneeling

Background Checks

Must pass FBI and state fingerprint/background checks, as the role involves working in close proximity to children

Skills

Proficiency with cleaning chemicals (following SDS protocols), operating floor buffers or commercial vacuums, and effective communication with school staff

Working Conditions

• Environment: Exposure to cleaning chemicals, loud noises (from machinery), and potential exposure to bodily fluids, requiring strict adherence to OSHA safety regulations

A Daily Work Plan will be provided by the principal upon hire that includes additional responsibilities to those listed here.