Pay Grade:  Classified 1

Salary: $10.25-$14.75

Primary Purpose:

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

Qualifications: 

Education/Certification:

None specified

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 ability to perform duties (Lifting up to 50 pounds required)

Experience:

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties: 

• 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.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request additional supplies as needed.

Maintenance and Repair

• Assist with lunchroom set up, including arranging tables and chairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure the comfort, health and safety of students and staff.     
• Make minor building repairs as needed and report major repair needs to Maintenance Department.  
• Move furniture or equipment within building as directed by principal.
• Assist in setting up facilities for special events.
• Work overtime in the course of job duties, when required.
• Act professional with fellow employees and students and follow District policies.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned. 

Safety

• Assist with opening and closing building each school day.
• Follow established procedures for locking, checking and safeguarding facilities.
• Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy.
• Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
• Report accident to Head Custodian.
• Follow all safety procedures of Victoria Independent School District.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  

None

Equipment Used:

Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, electric drill, hand tools, shampooer, lawn mower, edger and weed eater.

Work Conditions:  

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

Frequent walking, standing, climbing and heaving lifting and carrying.  Work outside and inside on slippery or uneven walking surfaces and ladders.  Exposure to hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials.