Primary Purpose:

Follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Clear and valid Texas driver’s license 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment 
• Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies

Experience:

• None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Cleaning

1. Maintain a cleaning schedule that will include cleaning of floors, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
2. Keep school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas, neat and clean.
3. Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.
4. Assist in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request additional supplies as needed.

Maintenance and Repair

1. Assist with lunchroom set up, including arranging tables and chairs.
2. Perform preventive maintenance to ensure the comfort, health, and safety of students and staff.
3. Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
4. Make minor building repairs as needed and report major repair needs to principal.
5. Move furniture or equipment within building as directed by principal.
6. Assist in setting up facilities for special events.

Safety

1. Assist with opening and closing building each school day.
2. Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
3. Daily check of all exit doors are open and ensure all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy.
4. Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
5. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
6. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
7. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
8. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, electric drill, hand tools, shampooer, lawn mower, edger, and weed eater.

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

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

Lifting:Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis

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

Mental Demands:Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

EEOC Statement:

Blanco I.S.D. will not discriminate against any person in employment or exclude any person from participating in or receiving benefits of any of its activities or programs on any basis prohibited on the bases of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit based factor. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs.