Custodian

CustodianProvide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient environment in which to learn, plan and develop.Qualifications:Ability to speak, read and write English at the eighth grade level, preferredAbility to learn the job through on-the-job trainingAbility to fully comprehend instructions/directionsAbility to perform work tasks independent of constant supervisionAbility to perform repetitive work on a continuous basisAbility to match or discriminate between colors by sight or from memory sufficient to distinguish color safety codes and perform job accurately and safelyAbility to move hands easily an skillfully to handle/operate tools/machines to perform required tasksAbility to interpret school policy and procedure in relations to the job position, safety, and healthAbility to perform a variety of different types of tasks without the variety itself causing a loss of efficiencyAbility to perform activities of a routine, concrete, organized natureMust have and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable, preferredMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Keeps school building in a clean and orderly condition.Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and/or dusts floors in classrooms, offices, restrooms, storage areas, hallways, auditorium, gymnasium, and other areas of the school buildings.Mixes water, detergents, or chemicals to prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications as directed.Strips floor surfaces of wax or other protective coating and apply new wax or protective coating.Operates buffer.Replaces burned out light bulbs and filters in air conditioning/heating system as directed or scheduled.Keeps outside walkways clean of debris and dirt.Moves and/or sets up desks, tables, chairs, and/or storage cabinets as directed.Cleans restroom fixtures with proper cleaning solution and disinfectants as directed.Cleans/removes debris from any location in or around school building which may constitute a safety/health hazard.Reports all major building maintenance repair needs, safety, or security problems to the principal or supervisor on the day detected or the following day in the manner required by school policy and procedures.Performs all job functions with special attention to good public relations, safety, health, and proper procedures.Follows a specific work schedule if directed.Attends meetings as directed by the supervisor.Follows proper safety procedures; follow safety regulations in the performance of duties; and report accidents immediately.Performs other duties as assigned.Working Conditions:Occasionally lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds of weight with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 20 pounds or constant lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 20 poundsStand up to 2 hours at a time during the work dayWalk up to 2 hours at a time during the work dayClimb ladder up to 15 feet in heightKneel, stoop, and/or crawl on occasionReach from ground level to above head (with one or both hands) with up to 20 pounds of weight on occasionGrasp and handle tools, materials, and other objects weighing up to 100 poundsPush/pull with approximately 20 pounds of strength to use broom, mop, electric floor polisher/buffer, lawn mower, etcVision of 20/20 (corrected) with a minimum of 60 degree field vision