Custodian, Lead HS

McAllen Independent School District•McAllen, TX

3d•$13 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To be responsible for helping and guiding other custodians whom he or she supervises to maintain the physical school plant and grounds in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED, preferred
Clear driving record, required
Valid Texas driver’s Class C license, required
Proficiency in both English and Spanish
Ability to read, write and speak in an effective manner
Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment
Ability to handle and to use potentially harmful cleaning supplies safely and efficiently
Ability to perform minor repairs of building and grounds maintenance tools and equipment
Three (3) years of experience as a custodian or experience in a related field, required

Responsibilities

Provide for a program of preventive maintenance to ensure that buildings and premises are kept neat, clean, and safe at all times.
Inspect the building daily, make minor building repairs as needed and report major repairs and/or safety hazards to the immediate supervisor on appropriate forms.
Assist staff with movement of furniture, supplies and equipment as necessary or as directed by supervisors.
Use safe practices in the custodial maintenance of the facility and attend safety meetings.
Comply with safety and hazardous laws and regulations in the performance of his/her job.
Attend meetings as required or directed by supervisors.
Report to the Head Custodian as required or necessary.
Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment on hand to provide for normal operations and performance duties of day custodial staff.
Assist in overseeing other custodians and in providing orientation to new employees.
Assist in conducting job safety training, asbestos awareness notification and training on use of maintenance supplies and equipment.
Assist head custodian with work time sheets/timecards for himself/herself and other assigned staff.
Work outside of regular assigned work schedule to include extra-curricular functions and to repair/replace needed facilities that may involve night and/or weekend duty as requested.
Establish and monitor procedures for opening and closing the building, locking, checking and safeguarding facilities daily.
Stay informed of the District’s energy conservation procedures and implement them at his/her campus.
Assume responsibilities and schedule of the Head Custodian when absent.
Perform crossing guard duties as assigned.
Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).