Custodian

Edinburg CISD • Edinburg, TX

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian follows routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain safety, cleanliness, and efficient building operations and grounds. The position works inside and outside in an uncontrolled environment, regularly 40 hours per week; hours may vary as needed by the school district. The custodian reports to the School Principal and works a 261-day year. The role is hourly and non-exempt, with a stated salary range of $15.25 to $19.32 per hour.

The work involves cleaning school buildings and grounds, operating custodial and landscaping equipment, securing the building, reporting major maintenance needs, and performing minor routine maintenance. Duties may vary and include other related tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• Six months of janitorial experience preferred, or ability to learn the job through on-the-job training.
• Knowledge of the proper sequence of activities required to perform the job, or ability to acquire it.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and supervisor.
• Ability to perform tasks independently without constant supervision.
• Ability to perform repetitive work continuously.
• Ability to distinguish colors by sight or memory sufficiently to identify safety codes and perform work accurately and safely.
• Manual dexterity to handle and operate tools and machines required for the work.
• Ability to interpret school policies and procedures related to the job, safety, and health.
• Ability to perform varied tasks without loss of efficiency due to the variety.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions requiring individual thought to complete one or a series of tasks.
• Ability to perform routine, concrete, or organized activities.
• Ability to lift and carry objects, grasp and handle tools and materials weighing up to 60 pounds, and push or pull with approximately 40 pounds of force.
• Ability to stand and walk for periods of up to 2½ hours at a time, climb ladders up to 15 feet, and kneel, stoop, crawl, and reach from ground level to above the head while handling up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduation or GED.
• Six months of experience in a janitorial job.

Responsibilities

• Keep buildings clean and orderly.
• Sweep, mop, or scrub hallways, classrooms, offices, restrooms, and stairs.
• Empty trash and garbage containers into the designated building trash bin.
• Clean debris from sidewalks and driveways between the street and building.
• Mow lawns, trim shrubbery, and cultivate flowers using hand or power tools.
• Move or set up desks, tables, file or storage cabinets, and chairs as directed.
• Clean restroom fixtures using appropriate cleaning solutions and disinfectants.
• Remove old floor wax and prepare floors for new wax as directed or scheduled.
• Mix water, detergents, or chemicals to prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications.
• Scrub surfaces and apply wax or other protective coatings to walls, shelves, tables, sinks, desks, and other surfaces as required.
• Secure the building after regular school operating hours by ensuring doors and windows are closed and locked before leaving.
• Report major building maintenance repair needs to the principal.
• Dust or wax desks, tabletops, and work surfaces as directed.
• Strip floor surfaces of wax or other protective coatings and apply new wax or protective coating.
• Operate buffers and other cleaning equipment using accepted safety procedures.
• Keep outside walkways clean of debris and dirt.
• Maintain school building security in accordance with school policy and procedures.
• Perform minor and routine maintenance, including painting, plumbing, and other activities.
• Perform all duties safely to avoid injury to self or others.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED