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.