Title | Custodian |
Department | District Wide |
Reports To | Lead Custodian |
Compensation | ACP 203 |
Days | 260 | Revised: 03/21/2025 |
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety cleanliness and efficiency of building operations and grounds.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Certification Requirements
- High school graduate or GED equivalent preferred
- Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check
Special Knowledge and Skills
- 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
- Ability to carry out directives from supervisor
- Must be able to understand instructions and communicate in basic English
- Ability to read and understand instructions regarding cleaning procedures operating/maintenance instructions safety rules and procedures
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
- Keep the building clean sanitary and comfortable during duty hours
- Set up tables and equipment for meetings or assemblies as required
- Maintain appearance of location including trash pickup
- Guard against fire and accident hazards by keeping all firefighting equipment in serviceable condition
- Reduce operation and maintenance cost of custodial program to the minimum without reducing efficiency
- Improve the appearance of buildings by keeping them clean and orderly
- Follow procedures for locking checking and safeguarding facilities
- Help prevent property loss that may be caused by abuse freezing neglect or careless usage
- Keep floors clean waxed and buffed as scheduled
- Practice economy by turning off all utilities when not needed and practices preventive maintenance by keeping all door stops lock etc. in serviceable condition
- Keep floors clean waxed and buffed as scheduled
- Cleans door facings and washes windows as scheduled
- Keep restroom fixtures hardware tile mirrors etc. clean and replenishes supplies as needed
- Maintain school yard as scheduled
- Attend custodial training and/or in service sessions
- Report any damage or maintenance needs to proper authority
- May be required to do some touch up painting
- Keeps light bulbs and tubes replaced
- Follow daily duty schedule as assigned by Lead Custodian
- Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures
- Follow established safety procedures to perform job duties
- Move furniture or equipment as required
- Punctual and dependable
- Perform other duties as assigned based on campus needs
- Must complete designated district technology proficiencies each year
- Requires a basic knowledge of technology/computer skills
- Ability to use personal computer to access district programs emails and other resources
- Maintain a consistent professional demeanor and appearance
- Ensure compliance with the Texas Educators Code of Ethics
- Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
Equipment Used:
- Office equipment personal computer printer calculator multiline telephone software programs and peripherals copier fax and other equipment applicable to position
- Communication equipment radio communication equipment cellular telephone
- Buffer stripper wet and dry vacuum cleaner electric drill hand tools shampooer
Mental Demands:
- Ability to read concentrate communicate (verbally and written) interpret reason understand verbal instructions memorize coordinate compile compute
- Work with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress
Physical Demands:
- Frequent: Sitting standing walking climbing stairs ladders and/or ramps using a scissor lift balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling pulling pushing reaching repetitive hand motions hearing speaking clearly visual acuity distinguishing colors driving traveling
- Occasional: Lifting heavy 45 pounds or more
Environmental Factors:
- Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold) humidity extremes noise low or intense illumination vibration
- Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases bacteria insects mold fungi etc.
- Work outside work around moving objects or vehicles work on uneven surfaces
- Work alone work prolonged or irregular hours
Nondiscrimination Statement:
The Judson School District considers applicants for all positions without regard to race color national origin age religion sex marital or veteran status the presence of a medical condition disability or any other legally protected status.