School Custodian

Taft-Independent-School-District; Taft (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Cancer Insurance

Life insurance up to $25,000

Job summary

Taft Independent School District seeks a diligent custodian to clean and maintain district facilities, ensuring safety and efficiency. You will follow cleaning schedules, assist with maintenance, and help manage equipment and supplies across campus buildings and grounds.

The role involves operating cleaning machines, lifting heavy items, and supporting events. It requires adherence to safety procedures and participation in routine district protocols for a positive, clean environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow cleaning instructions and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of minor repair techniques and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy items.
• Ability to safely handle cleaning supplies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a cleaning schedule for floors, boards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment and restrooms.
• Keep buildings and grounds neat, including sidewalks, driveways and play areas.
• Comply with local trash storage/disposal procedures.
• Assist in inventory of cleaning supplies and request more as needed.
• Collect and dispose of dirt and refuse from facilities.
• Assist with lunchroom setup and arrange tables and chairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and report major repairs to principal.
• Regulate heating, ventilation, and air conditioning to ensure comfort and efficiency.
• Move furniture as directed and assist in setting up facilities for events.
• Open/close building safely and follow security procedures.
• Inspect machines for safety and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Reading instructions

Maintenance knowledge

Cleaning equipment operation

Lifting heavy equipment

Safety handling of supplies

Tools

Buffer

Stripper

Wet vacuum cleaner

Dry vacuum cleaner

Electric drill

Lawn mower

Edger

Weed eater

Job description

Reports to: Maintenance Director/Principal

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose:

Clean and maintain district facilities using routine procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

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

Experience:

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Cleaning

• Maintain a cleaning schedule that will include cleaning of floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
• Keep school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas, neat and clean.
• Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request additional supplies as needed.

Maintenance and Repair

• Collect and dispose of dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.
• Assist with lunchroom set up, including arranging tables and chairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure the comfort, health, and safety of students and staff. Make minor building repairs as needed and report major repair needs to principal.
• Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
• Move furniture or equipment within building as directed by principal.
• Assist in setting up facilities for special events.

Safety

• Assist with opening and closing building each school day checking to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy. Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
• Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, and climbing. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, electric drill, hand tools, shampooer, lawn mower, edger, and weed eater.

Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching, and overhead reaching

Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis

Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

Building/Campus Various Campuses

Salary Type Hourly

Custodial / Maintenance Cleaning / Sanitation, Other

Additional Job Information

• --260 workday calendar/10 paid holidays
• --Free $25,000.00 Life Insurance
• --$425 Monthly Employer Contribution to
• Health Insurance
• --Low Cost Supplementary Insurance: Vision, Dental, Disability and Cancer