JOB SUMMARY

Performs as the team leader of an assigned custodial staff, opens and/or closes assigned building, ensures cleanliness, grounds care, sanitary conditions, and safe conditions in the building.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the Principal in planning and preparing work schedules for the custodial staff. Helps prevent wasteful and careless use of supplies.
• Prepares the school for daily activities and/or secures the school at the end of each workday.
• Performs general cleaning such as floor stripping, buffing, sweeping, mopping, and lawn maintenance.Assists in training, directing and evaluating the custodial staff. Moves and rearranges furniture within the school. Initiates work order repairs, equipment/supply requisitions, and maintains inventory.
• Replaces light bulbs and tubes. Performs minor repairs as needed. Operates heating and air conditioning equipment.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED

WORK EXPERIENCE

6 months to 1 year

SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

Boiler Permit License

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 is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.Ability to carry and/or lift 45 pounds or more.