Description

Custodian

Position Function: Under the direct supervision of the Principal, Director of Facilities, and Business Manager, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors, and others as necessary.

Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

Essential Functions:

Checks and secures the building at the beginning and end of the shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of the building according to school district standards.
Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
Replaces light bulbs.
Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables, and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice-melting chemicals.
Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris, and maintains grounds.
Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms, and other areas of the building.
Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in the recycling program.

Additional Duties:

Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment Uses hand tools of the trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower, and hand tools.

Safety Requirements Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties. Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks. Must comply with the school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance, or repair problems as needed.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure.
Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.
Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents, and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

See the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile:

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance is desirable.
[State] Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

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Ferris Independent School District

Ferris Independent School District is a regular school district located in Ellis County with 6 schools, 223 teachers and 2,705 students. Total Revenue is $37,527,000 and is trending up. Ferris Independent School District spends $12,562 per student per year on instruction.