Custodian

Provide a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient facility

Assignments and work locations may vary based on the District's operational needs. Custodians should be prepared to perform duties at different campuses or facilities, and assignments may change with little or no advance notice.

Days 180

Pay Grade 1

Responsibilities:

• Thoroughly clean assigned area
• Responsible for security (locking doors) in assigned area
• Daily check of lights, water faucets, and gas outlets before leaving assigned area
• Clean paper and trash containers in assigned area
• Capable of lifting 45 pounds
• Responsible for security of assigned keys
• Be aware of defacing of walls, woodwork, etc., and report to head custodian
• Report unsafe conditions or needed repairs to head custodian
• Be responsible for supplies and equipment issued
• Be economical in the use of lights and turn them off when not in actual use
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the head custodian and administration

Qualifications:

• Good health
• Ability to speak, read, and understand the English language
• Complete Employment Eligibility Form (I-9) by furnishing a document establishing identity and a document establishing employment eligibility
• For your information, a list of acceptable documents will be available to all applicants
• Ability to work well with others and demonstrate an aptitude for completion of assigned tasks.
• Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in the basic techniques of cleaning, maintenance and clerical.
• Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning safety procedures
• Deer Park ISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Deer Park ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law
• Fingerprinting is required of all candidates per Texas Education Code
• Such additional qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
  

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Riding/Standing floor cleaner, buffer, wet/dry vac, vacuum cleaner/jet backpack vacuum, carpet extractor, leaf blower, pressure washer, small electrical tools.
• Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching, and overhead reaching
• Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying between 20-80 lbs. on a daily basis
• Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperature, dust, toxic chemicals and materials; work on ladders; slippery or uneven walking surfaces; work irregular hours; work occasional prolonged hours
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress and must be willing to be flexible in time schedules