BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY:  Provide Security/Night Watchman duties by patrolling the District after hours/weekends- to minimize vandalism; checking facilities to ensure buildings are secure/locked/security systems properly activated; communicate with- and provide access as needed to Law-Enforcement/Fire Departments; make initial repairs at facilities to prevent extensive damage from unexpected breakage or vandalism.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

Support of Administrative, Fiscal and/or Facilities Functions:

• Patrol assigned area on foot, in assigned motor vehicle, or other specialized vehicle to ensure personal and building safety.
• Examine doors, windows, and gates to ensure safety; use keys to open and close buildings; monitor closed buildings for unauthorized persons and/or suspicious activities.
• Supervise and monitor the interior and exterior of school buildings after school to ensure the safety and welfare of students and staff and to ensure the security of school facilities and assets.
• Watch for and report irregularities, such as facility and safety hazards, and emergency responders, such as police, fire, and/or ambulance personnel, as required.
• Remain alert for the presence of unauthorized persons and/or security violators; approach suspicion persons and /or notifies police as appropriate; may confront and/or detain violators, as required, until police arrive.
• Perform periodic cheeks of fire alarm systems, motion sensor systems and lights to ensure proper functioning; reports malfunctions as required.
• Patrol and monitor assigned parking areas to provide public safety and assistance.
• Prepare routine, standardized reports.
• Inspect: building exterior and interior; playgrounds; grounds; perform minor repairs as result of vandalism, breakage after-hours, equipment failure/running toilets/water-fountains, irrigation system failures, etc.
• Make initial minor repairs at facilities to prevent extensive damage from running water, broken windows, damaged locks, clean smoke-detector heads (with vacuum cleaner)- to restore fire-alarm systems to normal condition, etc….
• Detect and report major lighting/security repairs needed on building structures and their systems.
• Drive throughout District on a nightly/weekend basis- to ensure facilities are kept and maintained in a secure manner.
• Respond to Fire/Burglar alarm/trouble calls from the monitoring company- Master Burglar Alarm.
• Make non-scheduled/random appearances/monitoring of facilities during nightly/weekend inspections. Weekly/weekend schedule to vary- based on need/activities- no set daily schedule.
• Lock, unlock, and secure gates at all hours of the night/weekend- as needed from scheduled events.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe/unsecure conditions at the facilities- and immediately report any conditions that are not quickly correctable to the Grounds Manager/Director.
• Maintain tools and equipment in order to perform preventive/short-term maintenance repairs as required to maintain security of the facilities.
• Contact Law-enforcement Agencies to assist with after-hours situations/concerns.
• Provide assistance to campuses/departments as requested.

 Organization Improvement:

• Work collaboratively to improve

 Professional Growth and Development:

• Participate in professional development that increases effectiveness and improves District

 Texas Academic Performance Indicators and Campus Performance Objectives:

• Support the administration of state-mandated testing at campuses in compliance with state and federal guidelines.

 School/Community Relations:

• Interact positively with employees and the community to provide needed information and to promote the District in a favorable

Organization Morale:

• Participate in team building activities and the decision-making process as
• Communicate and collaborate with campus/department staff to enhance service delivery and customer

 Other Responsibilities:

• Comply with policies established by federal law, including but not limited to State Board of Education and local Board
• Perform other job-related duties as

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:  None.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of basic construction and routine maintenance and repair procedures.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools.
• Ability to work independently and request assistance as needed.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:  High school diploma or equivalent and valid Texas driver’s license with a clear driving record.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Maintain emotional control under
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• Sit, walk, stand, stoop, climb, kneel, and bend on a frequent basis.
• Operate light truck.
• Lift and move up to 50 occasionally.

 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor
• Work is conducted around moving objects or vehicles.
• Work involves moderate to frequent exposure to mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards, bacteria, communicable diseases, unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.