Custodian Details

Custodian

Lorena ISD - Lorena, TX

Employment Type : Full-Time

SUMMARY

To provide the daily cleaning and supplying of classrooms, offices, restrooms, lounges, corridors, and other areas assigned by the daily schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Have thorough understanding of the facility and the method, supplies, and equipment used for each task.

• Know assigned schedule and be familiar with other schedules in related area and perform those other schedules when necessary.

• Follow standard cleaning procedures using proper chemicals and equipment to complete the job.

• Secure the building, close windows, lock doors, turn off lights, air conditioning, or heaters.

• Participate in training and re-training sessions as scheduled.

• Report all unsafe conditions to Head Custodian.

• Operate all equipment and perform all duties in a safe way to prevent injury to self and others around.

• Be responsive to the special needs of the principal and staff.

• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and hygiene.

• Inspect equipment to see that it is maintained in a clean condition and is in good repair.

• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Superintendent.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or GED and one year of custodial experience

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures
Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance
Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment
Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.