Maintenance Asst. Head Custodian

Amarillo Independent School District • Amarillo, TX

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About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to clean and maintain district facilities using routine procedures to ensure a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds. The individual will perform tasks as assigned to assist in all District performance goals.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Leadership skills to effectively give direction to other employees to ensure the completion of all assigned custodial tasks.
• Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Basic computer skills including understanding District software, approving employee time sheets, submitting work orders, and ordering custodial supplies.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to other staff concerning requirements of the job and other important information.
• Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment.
• Basic understanding of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to know the proper dilution of chemicals.

Nice To Haves

• Custodial experience desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising evening custodial staff in their performance of all daily assigned custodial maintenance duties in assigned work areas and perform all individual assigned duties.
• Work closely with District Custodial and any other Amarillo ISD staff at assigned campus.
• Assist in maintaining a cleaning schedule that will include cleaning of floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
• Keep school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas, neat and clean.
• Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.
• Maintain an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request additional supplies as needed.
• Move furniture or equipment within building as directed by Custodial Chain of Command.
• Organize and set up facilities for special events.
• Assist with opening and closing building each school day checking to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy. Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
• Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, and climbing. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all local policies and state and federal statutes including the Educator Code of Ethics.
• Perform such other tasks and accept such other responsibilities as may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED