Custodian

$36,650 - $36,650/Yr

Port Washington-Saukville School District - Pharr, TX

Full-time

Pharr, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Custodian position at Lincoln Elementary School is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for students and staff. This full-time role involves various cleaning and maintenance tasks to ensure the school facilities are in good condition.

Responsibilities

• Keeps building and property in clean and orderly condition.
• Performs routine maintenance activities along with grounds work.
• Performs heavy cleaning duties.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, or vacuums floors.
• Gathers and empties trash.
• Scrubs, sanitizes, and supplies restroom facilities.
• Dusts furniture, walls, and equipment.
• Cleans windows, mirrors, and partitions with soap and other cleansers.
• Mixes cleaning solutions and chemicals in containers in preparation for cleaning, according to instructions.
• Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power machinery to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Cleans and polishes fixtures and furniture.
• Shampoos or steam-cleans carpets and rugs.
• Cleans and polishes furniture and fixtures.
• Manages inventory of cleaning supplies.
• Drives vehicles required to perform or travel to cleaning work, including industrial trucks, vans, or industrial vacuum cleaners.
• Notifies managers regarding the need for repairs or additions to building operating systems.

Requirements

• Knowledge of standard cleaning methods and procedures
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend for many hours
• Ability to perform repetitive motion for long periods of time
• Experience with using cleaning equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, and cleaning solutions
• Background in handling, mixing, and using cleaning chemicals
• Knowledge of occupational hazards safety rules
• Communication skills
• Ability to lift heavy objects, climb ladders and work at particular heights
• Customer service skills
• High school diploma or equivalent

Benefits

• Starting salary at $17.62 per hour based on experience
• Full-time position with a consistent schedule (Monday - Friday, 2:30pm - 11:00pm)