Custodian - Arlington ISD

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Follow routine cleaning procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency pertaining to assigned facilities and the grounds surrounding the facilities at Arlington Independent School District.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Follow established AlSD (Arlington Independent School District) safety procedures

• Abide by all AlSD Board policies as well as procedures outlined in the auxiliary employee handbook

• Read and understand instructions for cleaning and safety procedures

• Follow established procedures for cleaning buildings, floors, chalk/marker boards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms

• Keep all district facilities and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and playground areas, neat and clean

• Keep custodial closet neat, clean, safe, and organized

• Operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy items and/or equipment

• Assist with lunchroom setup, including tables and chairs, as well as setting up and breaking down facilities for special events

• Work cooperatively with District personnel to ensure a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency in building operations

• Assume responsibility for daily directives given by the Custodial Foreman, Operations Supervisor or Director of Operations

• Maintain effective communication and rapport within assigned department and with all other areas of contact

• Assist with opening and closing facility each day

• Position may require overtime, as necessary to maintain the function of District facilities

• Position will respond to service calls in a timely manner while serving on-call duty, as required to maintain the function of District Facilities

• Any other duties as may be directed by your immediate supervisor and/or any other supervisor within your line of authority

EQUIPMENT USED: Equipment repair tools, vacuum, high-speed and low-speed buffer, blower, carpet extractor, burnisher, walk-behind, stand-on, ride-on equipment, and all other auto-scrubber, equipment necessary for District use.

MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Tools/Equipment Used:
Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, shampooer

• May be required to do basic ground-keeping/lawn care duties such as: using lawn mower, edger, and weed eater; small hand tools; small power tools

• Posture:
Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

• Motion:
Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexing/extension, reaching, and overhead reaching

• Lifting:
Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) daily

• Environment:
Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals, and materials; frequent regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours

• Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress

Job Requirements

DETAILED REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN JOB DESCRIPTION

Additional Information

MANDATORY

• Must pass criminal background screening and pre-employment drug screening

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution is preferred.

• Basic understanding and verbalization of the English language.

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