Building Manager (Custodial) (26-27 SY) – Elementary School

IRVING ISD

CUSTODIAL BUILDING MANAGER-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL JOB DESCRIPTION

Exemption Status: Nonexempt
Reports To: Custodian Coordinator Funding Source: General Fund
Dept/School: Operations

Pay Grade: Facilities – 3
Date Revised: June 2019

Primary Purpose:
Ensure building and grounds are cleaned by using routine procedures to maintain a high standard of
safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification
High School Diploma
GED or 3-4 years of experience required
Special Knowledge/Skills
Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures
Aptitude for successful completion of tasks
Demonstrated ability to coordinate personnel to accomplish tasks
Broad knowledge of school housekeeping
Ability to perform minor plumbing and electrical repairs
Ability to operate and train in cleaning equipment and the proper use of cleaning supplies
Ability to speak and understand English and Spanish, preferred
Experience
Six months custodial services experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Cleaning and Maintaining Facilities
1. Work cooperatively with principals and supervisors to ensure a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and
efficiency of building operations.
2. Daily coordinate and plan with the Custodian Night Lead to determine building needs.
3. Daily clean offices, computer labs, library, and health clinic; ensure building perimeter is free of debris;
stock and restore restroom supplies as needed; and perform upkeep and minor plumbing and carpentry
repairs.
4. Assist food services staff with daily trash pickup and clean cafeteria and corridors after meals.
Inspection and Repair
5. Perform first level of minor maintenance repairs, including but not limited to plumbing, electrical, and
carpentry.
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6. Inspect buildings for: graffiti; broken/cracked windows; damaged exterior doors; cracked/loose bricks;
plugged down spouts; and foundation concerns. Report, repair, and/or clean as appropriate.
7. Inspect building interior and gym for damaged, missing, or broken: hardware, partitions, ceiling tiles,
structural ceiling, floor, wall tile, entrance doors, carpet or floor tile, cabinet hinges, boards, and closet
doors. Report, repair, and/or clean as appropriate.
8. Conduct weekly checks of roof, remove debris and trash, report damages; and determine the difference
between roof and condensation leaks by removing ceiling tiles, when possible.
9. Service the building heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system by: checking disconnects, resetting
circuit breakers, checking and adjusting thermostats, and cleaning air supply and return grill.
10. Service the building electrical system by: changing ballasts, changing light bulbs and emergency exit
lights, replacing receptacle covers, resetting circuit breakers, turning off building power, and replacing
and repairing guards over light fixtures.
11. Service the building plumbing system by: installing valve kits, turning off water to appliances and
fixtures, replacing washers in faucets, unclogging restroom fixtures, and lighting pilots on appliances and
water heaters.
12. Assist in maintaining supply and equipment inventory and request supplies as needed.
Other
13. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible; and serve as a role model for staff,
students, and public
14. Perform other duties as assigned.
Safety
15. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform duties, including lifting, and climbing.
Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures. Correct unsafe conditions in
work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
16. Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy,
practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal protective equipment as
required, reporting injuries and incidences immediately to supervisor, and being proactive in the ongoing
efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise and evaluate performance of custodial staff
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Carpentry, plumbing, electrical and hand tools; buffer, stripper, wet/dry vacuum
cleaner, shampooer, cleaning chemicals
Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting
Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladder, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, overhead
reaching
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Lifting: Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds without assistance, 30-55 pounds with assistance, and
more than 55 pounds with appropriate assistance, on a daily basis
Visual: Use of depth perception; distinguish basic colors
Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; on rooftops; frequent
exposure to hot and cold temperature and humid conditions, electrical hazards, dust, toxic chemicals and
materials, noise and vibration; work around moving objects and vehicles, ladders, scaffolding, pallet
jacks and lift equipment; occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list
of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. The information in this
document is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.