Custodian - Arlington ISD

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

DETAILED REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN JOB DESCRIPTION