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AUSTIN ISD EQUITY STATEMENT:

Austin ISD is committed to developing shared definitions and expectations of equity across our District that are consistent with our Board priorities. The definition of equity from the National Equity Project will guide our transformational work.

o Educational equity means that each child receives what they need to develop to their full academic and social potential. Working Towards Educational Equity: o Ensuring equally high outcomes for all participants in our educational system; removing the predictability of success or failures that currently correlates with any social or cultural factor: o Interrupting [Disrupting] inequitable practices, examining biases, and creating inclusive multicultural school environments for adults and children; and o Discovering and cultivating the unique gifts, talents, and interests that every human possesses.

https://nationalequityproject.org/ -Austin ISD Board President, February 2019

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The ability to understand and execute detailed written or oral instructions of cleaning, maintenance, safety and District policies and procedures is required. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Three (3) years of custodial related experience within AISD is required. Fluency in Spanish and English is preferred.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires knowledge of how to safely operate all cleaning equipment used to perform custodial work. This position requires the ability to follow oral and written instructions, and the use of simple arithmetic. The ability to read, write, and speak/communicate in English in order to receive and to provide work-related information in a timely manner to other employees communicate, customers, fellow employees, management, school staff, and administrators is preferred. Incumbent should also have the ability to work well with people. Knowledge of how to determine when it is necessary to strip a floor vs top scrub a floor, and how to apply finishing wax is preferred.

JOB PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY:

This position is responsible for keeping the elementary school campus in a clean, sanitary, and safe order. Incumbent must respond to emergency situations that occur at their assigned campus after hours and during any given district break. This position is responsible for supervision of three (3) to seven (6) custodians with duties to assure the building or campus is clean, sanitary, and in safe order. This position must ensure that all cleaning equipment and materials are maintained in a manner consistent with safe and efficient working practices. This role will be responsible for implementing sustainable cleaning and waste management including but not limited to green cleaning, recycling, compost, and other means of landfill waste diversion. The employee is responsible for adhering to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Manual provided upon being hired.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Prepare equitable work schedules and duty assignments for the campus building and custodial team and oversee completion according to District standards. Monitor work and provide all necessary on-the-job training for assigned custodians. Inform evening staff of scheduled evening events, and the need to merge work shifts to cover evening meetings and events two days in advance to allow employees the time needed to adjust for childcare, transportation, etc. Develop a rotation schedule for cleaning of the cafeteria, campus grounds, and other team projects. Ensure all custodial closets and main supply room are kept maintained in a clean, organized, and fully supplied order. Schedule daily/weekly meetings with employees, notifying them of setups needed for scheduled meetings, events, etc., and or of additional areas to be cleaned due to being short-staffed. Review employees time sheets to ensure time punches and leave requests are submitted correctly on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) time sheets. Evaluate work performance of all custodians under his/her supervision. Responsible for cleaning an assigned area with a minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) classrooms. Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash or waste. Implement and maintain established cleaning schedules including emptying waste and cleaning floors, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms. Keep school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas, neat and clean. Set up facilities for regular and special events and move furniture or equipment within the building as directed by your supervisor. Make minor building repairs as needed and report major repair to supervisor. Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity. Determine quality of restroom care, detect odors of burning materials, proper storage of cleaners and chemicals, etc. Must be able to use cleaning chemicals and cleaning agents necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Assume responsibility for opening and closing buildings each school day. Check daily to ensure all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy. Ensure procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities are followed. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Have knowledge of how to operate the alarm system and ensure that all custodians understand the proper school opening and closing procedures and how to operate the alarm system. Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency. Responsible for the proper care, maintenance, and safe use of all custodial equipment. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures. Report job-related injuries to the Custodial Specialist of your region and ensure completion of the Employers First Report of Injury report is completed, scanned, and faxed to the Leave Office, and to the Custodial Specialist within 24 hours of injury. Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures. Knowledge of how to operate the alarm system and ensure that all custodians understand the proper school opening and closing procedures. Maintain inventory control to ensure that adequate cleaning supplies and equipment are available at all times. Create an employee rotation schedule that supports other campuses when short-staffed due to a vacancy, or an employee out on FMLA, or Workers Comp. Utilize a power washer for exterior cleaning of building to remove mold and mildew growth from building, sidewalks, bus entry areas, main entrance of buildings, and playground entry areas. Safety use scissors lift to perform high dusting and or use of a telescopic boom lift, and portable scaffold. Ensure light diffuses are clean and free of cobwebs, and dead insects. Document and report all observed unsafe building conditions and maintenance needs to the principal and/or building supervisor, take corrective action. File proper work request as directed. Report any cases of break-in, vandalism, or any unauthorized persons in or around school premises. Report unsafe conditions to the principal and/or designer and takes corrective action. Respond to emergency situations after hours and on the weekends. Promote and practice intentional sustainability measures in the daily job responsibilities including but not limited to energy and water conservation, waste reduction,