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