Janitor

Overview

We are proud to partner with school districts located in Corpus Christ and surrounding areas to provide school janitors. Our client offers temp-hire positions with an excellent benefit package when they are transitioned to a permanent role with the district.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a cleaning schedule that will include cleaning of floors, white-boards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
• Keep school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas, neat and clean.
• Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request additional supplies as needed.
• Assist with lunchroom set up, including arranging tables and chairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure the comfort, health, and safety of students and staff.
• Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
• Make minor building repairs as needed and report major repair needs to Lead Custodian.
• Move furniture or equipment within building as directed by principal.
• Assist in setting up and cleaning facilities for special events late night and weekends. 
• Assist with opening and closing building each school day.
• Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
• Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy. 
• Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.

Qualifications

• Maintain good attitude in difficult situations.
• Perform duties in a timely and organized manner.
• Project a professional image through demeanor and dress.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Adhere to proper channels when communicating ideas, problems, etc.
• Shall be dressed and groomed in a manner that is clean and neat and will not be a health or safety hazard to themselves or others.