NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title: Facilities Attendant        
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Assistant Superintendent for Facilities                        
Pay Grade: P10                                                                            
Dept. /School: Facilities, Planning & Construction                        
Duty Days: 235
Date Revised: 02/2022                                                             
                                                                                                     

Primary Purpose:
Maintain the overall appearance of the Central Administration Building(s), including LLC, coordinate and set up meeting rooms, and ensure supplies are stocked for the daily operation of the central office facilities. Establish and follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to maintain a positive relationship with central administration personnel

Ability to read, understand, and execute instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures

Knowledge of minor repair techniques for building and grounds maintenance

Ability to operate and lift cleaning equipment

Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies

Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties:            

1. Assume responsibility for opening the administration building(s) in the morning, turn on lights, and prepare building(s) for the workday. Set up meeting rooms for administrative or district meetings, trainings and special events. Move furniture or equipment within the building according to the meeting set up directions.
2. Supervise and monitor the work of the custodians assigned to the administrative building(s) for building cleanliness.
3. Coordinate with custodians and/or facility department staff for work force assistance needed for space set-ups.
4. Make sure the bathrooms have ample supplies at all times and perform repairs when needed.
5. Order water, coffee, tea, creamer, sugar, etc… for administrative and district meetings.
6. Make deliveries to departments in a timely manner.
7. Report to Maintenance, through work order system, when there is a need for a repair or replacement.
8. Take trash out and provide cleaning services, as needed.
9. Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.
10. Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
11. Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are clear for use and all door locking hardware are working properly to secure the building during hours of occupancy.
12. Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
13. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
14. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing.
15. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
16. Sort and deliver mail, including intra-office mail, to inboxes and/or offices as required.
17. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
18. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise the custodians assigned to the administrative building(s) to ensure building cleanliness and effective operations.

Equipment Used:

Personal computer

Printer

Copier

Assorted hand tools

Ladders

Assorted custodial equipment

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

Ability to read

Ability to communicate

Ability to maintain emotional control under stress

Ability to understand oral and written instructions

Physical Demands:

Occasional heavy lifting of 45 pounds and over on a daily basis

Frequent light lifting and carrying

Reaching above shoulder level

Occasional driving of vehicles

Occasional climbing of ladders

Frequent walking

Frequent standing

Limited sitting

Bending

Moving of small equipment and boxes

Environment:  

Subject to temperature extremes

Subject to fumes, dust, solvents, and toxic chemicals/materials

Must work:

• on ladders
• inside and outside
• On slippery and uneven walking surfaces

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, alternative methods of performing your duties, or skills that may be required.