Arlington - Maintenance/Custodial

ESC Region 11•Arlington, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician/Day Custodian performs general maintenance work under the general supervision of the Area Facility Services Supervisor, with moderate latitude to exercise individual knowledge and technical skill. The role maintains the appearance, cleanliness, safety, and security of assigned campuses. Duties include maintenance, grounds work, custodial services, supply handling, and other related tasks assigned by supervisors and school administrators. Maintenance work includes preventive, corrective, and emergency repairs requested through work orders; inspections of buildings, playground equipment, and grounds; and responding to immediate safety or operational concerns. The employee may perform yard work, carpentry, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, electrical repairs, minor construction, and mechanical maintenance. The role also arranges furnishings and equipment, maintains repair records and a daily log, ensures appropriate tools and materials are available, and keeps an accurate inventory of school tools. Custodial work includes daily trash removal, floor cleaning, bathroom cleaning, restocking paper products, emergency cleanup, arrival and dismissal setup assistance, and cleaning exterior hallways and areas around the building. Weekly tasks include mopping floors, cleaning desks and tables, and cleaning entryway glass. The employee may also buff and wax floors, shampoo carpets, move furniture, and paint as assigned. The role maintains cleaning supplies and equipment and receives and distributes campus supplies. The position requires the ability to work independently in all weather conditions, use power tools and small motorized equipment and vehicles, communicate clearly, and work a flexible schedule that may include holidays and weekends. The employee may be on call for snow removal and other weather-related concerns. Physical duties include sitting, standing, walking, reaching, using hands, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

Ability to perform a wide variety of maintenance and operational tasks.
Ability to work with power tools, small motorized equipment, and vehicles.
Ability to work alone in all weather conditions and demonstrate self-motivation.
Ability to relate well to the public.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include holidays and weekends as needed and be on call for snow removal and other weather-related concerns.
Ability and/or willingness to learn and use Microsoft Office for spreadsheets, letters, and other written communications.
Ability to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
Ability to perform general maintenance tasks as needed.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent certification preferred.
Two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on campus facilities and grounds as requested through work orders.
Inspect building interiors and exteriors, playground equipment, and grounds to identify safety concerns and maintain equipment and structures.
Respond to and resolve immediate safety and operational concerns.
Arrange furnishings and equipment for meetings, classroom activities, and events.
Perform yard work such as trimming bushes, mowing lawns, and watering plants as needed.
Perform carpentry, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, electrical, minor construction, and mechanical work as needed.
Maintain records of repairs and a daily log.
Ensure appropriate materials and tools are available for assigned work and maintain an accurate inventory of school tools.
Empty classroom trash receptacles and deposit trash in dumpsters daily.
Vacuum or sweep classroom floors and common areas daily.
Clean bathrooms and restock paper products daily.
Provide emergency cleanup and assist with arrival and dismissal setup daily.
Clean outside hallways and areas around the building daily.
Mop floors, clean desks and tabletops, and clean entryway glass weekly.
Buff and wax floors, shampoo carpets, move furniture, and paint as assigned.
Maintain cleaning supplies and equipment and receive and distribute campus supplies.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Vice Principal, Principal, Area Facility Services Supervisor, or Chief Academic Officer.