Sr Custodian

JOB SUMMARY

Performs scheduled and emergency custodial care tasks required to maintain cleanliness of the school buildings and auxiliary sites district wide.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs general cleaning such as: floor stripping buffing, sweeping, dusting, scrubbing, mopping, cleaning windows, louvers, drinking fountains, glass, woodwork, chalkboards, restroom(s), walls and urinals.
• Performs specialized cleaning on emergencies (natural disasters or other), special project priority, or routine schedule as needed.
• Specializes in the operation of multi-automated cleaning equipment such as propane stripping, high speed propane, and battery burnishes, auto scrubbers, carpet extractors, and burnishers.  Picks-up trash on grounds and sweeps walks.  Replaces light bulbs and tubes.  Removes trash from building and places in containers or the incinerator.  Cleans the incinerator daily.
• Moves and rearranges furniture.  Sets-up and breaks down cafeteria tables.  Returns mops to central laundry for cleaning.  Cleans halls and toilets and replenishes supplies on a regularly.
• Prevents the waste or careless use of supplies, equipment, and utilities.
   

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Basic Reading and Writing

WORK EXPERIENCE

6 months to 1 year

SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

Hand tools (e.g., hammer, shovel, screwdriver)

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory or direct people management responsibilities. May provide occasional work guidance, technical advice and training to staff.

WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT

Work and tasks are often straightforward, routine, structured and guided by established policies and procedures. Little, if any, independent judgment is required, outside of making basic choices in the selection and application of established methods. The job receives frequent, ongoing supervision.

BUDGET AUTHORITY

No budget development activity is required.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Decisions are made on routine matters affecting few individuals and usually within the confines of the job's own department. Specific job activities and results are typically reviewed closely.  There are limited requirements for developing new ideas or changes in methods, procedures or services.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

Follows rules and procedures. Decisions can have minimal or no impact to HISD. Errors can be readily detected, usually by the employee, and, if made, would result in minor expense for correction.

COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS

Basic communication - very little communication required such as receiving basic instructions.  Interactions are mostly with customers, own supervisor and co-workers in own department.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

Follows through with customer inquiries, requests and complaints. Forwards difficult and non-routine inquiries or requests to appropriate level for resolution.

WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work involves frequent exposure to unpleasant elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noise, chemicals, etc.
Ability to carry and/or lift 45 pounds or more.