Custodian

Edinburg CISD•Edinburg, TX

45d•Onsite

About The Position

Follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED preferred
Six (6) months experience in a job as a janitor preferred or the ability to learn the job through on-the-job training
Knowledge or proper sequence of activities required to perform the job referred
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers and supervisor
Ability to perform work tasks independent of constant supervision
Ability to perform repetitive work on a continuous basis
Ability to match or discriminate between colors by sight or from memory sufficient to distinguish color safety codes and perform job accurately and safely
Ability to move hands easily and skillfully to handle/operate tools/machines to perform required tasks
Ability to interpret school policy and procedure in relation to the job position, safety, and health
Ability to perform a variety of different types of tasks without the variety itself causing a loss of efficiency
Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions that require individual thought to complete the tasks a series of tasks
Ability to perform activities of a routine concrete or organized nature

Responsibilities

Keep all buildings in a clean and orderly condition.
Sweep, mop or scrub hallways, classrooms, offices, restrooms and stairs.
Empty trash and garbage containers into designated trash bin for the building.
Clean debris from sidewalk and driveway from street to building.
Mow lawn, trim shrubbery, and cultivate flowers, using hand tools and power tools.
Move and/or set up desks, tables, file/storage cabinets, and chairs in building as directed.
Clean restrooms fixtures with proper cleaning solution and disinfectant.
Remove old wax from floor and prepare for new wax as directed or scheduled.
Mix water, detergents, or chemicals to prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications.
Scrub with appropriate cleaning solution and/or apply wax or other protective coating as required to walls, shelves, tables, sinks, desks etc.
Keep building secure from other persons entering after regular school operating hours.
Be sure all doors to be locked are locked and all windows are closed and locked before leaving each day/night.
Report major building maintenance repair needs to the principal.
Dust and/or wax desks, tables tops, and work surfaces as directed.
Strip floor surfaces of wax or other protective coating and apply new wax or a protective wax.
Operate buffer and other cleaning equipment within common, acceptable, and demonstrated safety procedures.
Keep outside walkways clean of debris and dirt.
Maintain security in school building in accordance with school policy procedures.
Perform minor and routine maintenance through painting, plumbing, and other activities.
Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
Performs other related duties as assigned.