Key Responsibilities
General Cleaning:
Sweeps, mops, scrubs, and vacuums floors, carpets, and stairs. Dusts furniture, walls, whiteboards, and equipment.
Sanitation:
Cleans and disinfects restrooms, drinking fountains, and high-touch surfaces daily. Restocks paper products and soap dispensers.
Trash Removal:
Empties trash cans inside the building and manages cafeteria waste disposal during and after lunch periods.
Grounds Maintenance:
Sweeps entryways, picks up debris around sidewalks, parking lots, and play areas.
Building Security:
Secures and locks doors, closes windows, turns off lights, and sets building alarms at the end of shifts.
Safety Compliance:
Follows guidelines under the
Texas Hazardous Communications Act
regarding the safe storage, labeling, and handling of cleaning chemicals and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Setup and Maintenance:
Moves furniture and assists in setting up equipment for school assemblies, meetings, and special events. Reports maintenance repair needs via work order systems.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education:
High school diploma or GED preferred, but many districts accept equivalent work experience.
Certifications:
Valid Texas driver's license or state ID may be required.
Physical Demands:
Ability to stand and walk for long periods, bend, and lift or move heavy objects weighing up to
50 to 100 pounds
.
Knowledge:
Ability to safely operate commercial cleaning equipment (buffers, vacuums, extractors) and comprehend safety instructions and chemical labels