Job Title: Custodian
Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt / At-Will
Reports To: Head Custodian
Pay Grade: 302/240
Dept. /School: Assigned School
Date Revised: 2007
Primary Purpose:
To maintain a clean and safe working environment where teacher can teach and students can learn.
Qualifications: Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED certificate - preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures
Ability to operate cleaning equipment and properly handle cleaning supplies
Ability to lift heavy equipment
Experience:
None
Major Responsibilities and Duties: - Completes routine cleaning tasks as listed on his/her daily work schedule; performs other tasks such as cleaning windows, chalkboards, and fixtures as needed.
- Accepts a change of assignment on a temporary or permanent basis at the request of the head custodian and/or principal.
- Assists in preparations for meetings, dances, and other school events as directed.
- Renders special services for students, staff and patrons at the direction of the principal or supervisor of custodial operation.
- Demonstrates ability to work with others in a positive, productive manner.
- Inspects and maintains fire extinguishers in the buildings on a monthly basis.
- Secures windows, doors, cuts off lights, and set alarms when assigned work is completed.
- Assumes responsibility for materials, supplies, and equipment needed for completion of assigned custodial tasks and replacing supplies used in classrooms and restroomsi.e, toilet tissue, paper towels, cleaning supplies and cleaning equipment.
- Assist with various other projects as requested by head custodian and/or principal.i.e., watering and weeding flowerbeds, picking-up trash around building, trimming hedges and shrubs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Equipment Used:
Buffer, wet and dry vacuums, mops, brooms, and any other equipment associated with custodial trade.
Working Conditions:
Tobacco Free
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. People intensive. Frequent interruptions. Continuous standing, stooping, walking, climbing stairs / ladders, bending, pushing and pulling, grasping, squeezing, twisting, reaching (including overhead), must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds. Working indoors, outdoors, in extreme temperatures including hot and cold temperature swings, inclement weather, works with chemicals, exposure to dust, and slippery or uneven walking surfaces.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
Non Discrimination Statement
The Waco Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.
For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX, contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and/or Waco ISD Coordinator of Student Management at 254-755-9410 and/or Waco ISD Director of Athletics at 254-745-2250. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII, as amended, contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 254-755-9410. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, contact Waco ISD Director of Special Education at 254-755-9431 or; P.O. Box 27, Waco, TX, 76703.