Custodian-PT

Custodian

Under general supervision, performs a variety of general custodial and light grounds keeping work in the care and maintenance of assigned school buildings and facilities. Work involves sweeping, mopping, and using custodial equipment such as buffers, scrubbers, pressure washers, and vacuum cleaners to various aspects of the District's facilities such as floors, walls, woodwork and fixtures; and policing buildings to empty trash receptacles and pick up debris, etc. Employee is also responsible for requisitioning necessary cleaning supplies. Employee reports to the Lead Custodian/ Site Manager/Principal.

1. Sweep, mop, vacuum, strip, wax and buff floor surfaces.

2. Use and operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, buffers (both behind and riders), pressure washer, rest cleaners, scrubbers (both manual and riders) and sweepers (both walk behind and riders)

3. Clean restroom areas and replenish paper supplies and soap as necessary.

4. Clean windows, walls, woodwork, blinds, and light fixtures.

5. Move and arrange furniture as requested.

6. Dust and clean desks and other furniture; dusting will include vents, light fixtures and other items that can be reached from an eight (8) foot step ladder.

7. Empty trash receptacles; deposits recyclable material in proper receptacles.

8. Sweep sidewalks and walkways outside of buildings; polices grounds, picking up debris; shovel snow and/or applies de-icing compounds to walkways and driveways, as necessary.

9. Replaces burned-out light bulbs.

10. Prepare requisition forms to obtain necessary supplies for coming workweek.

11. Assist as requested with loading and unloading of school materials and supplies.

12. Set traps for rodents and other pests, appropriately discarding trapped animals.

13. Raise and lower flags at start and end of workday.

14. Secure buildings at end of workday, respectively; turn off lights at end of day.

15. Make minor repairs:

• Replace light bulbs as per the recycling procedure.
• Replace stained or damaged ceiling tiles when required.
• If there is a water leak or busted pipe, cut off water supply until maintenance can respond.
• Clean all HVAC return and supply air grills in all classrooms and common areas on a monthly basis.
• Install and replace pencil sharpeners.

16. Perform related work as required.

17. Maintains reliable and consistent attendance and punctuality

1. High School Diploma or GED.

2. Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina.

1. Some experience in custodial work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

2. General knowledge of the standard methods, materials, and equipment employed in janitorial work.

3. Some knowledge of cleaning procedures and the use of cleaning materials.

4. Ability to follow instructions.

5. Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in completing work assignments.

6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work.

7. Ability to use all assigned equipment in a safe manner per manufacturer's specifications.

8. Excellent attendance and record of punctuality.

1. Ability to exert over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time Up to 1/3 of the time Less than 1 hour per week Never occurs

Climbing/Balancing O Time Pressure F Crawling/Kneeling R Emergency Situation O Walking F Frequent Change of Tasks O Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime O Running R Performing Multiple Tasks F Standing F Simultaneously Working Closely with others as part F Sitting O of a Team Bending/Stooping F Tedious or Exacting Work F Lifting/Carrying F Noisy/Distracting Environment F Grasping/Twisting F Reaching F Pushing/Pulling F Fingering/Typing R

Continuously Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never Daily Several Times Several Times Seasonally Never Per Week Per Month -Health and Safety Factors- -Environmental Factors- Mechanical Hazards R Respiratory Hazards R Chemical Hazards O Extreme Temperatures R Electrical Hazards R Noise and Vibration F Fire Hazards R Wetness/Humidity F Explosives R Physical Hazards O Communicable Diseases R Physical Danger or Abuse R R

Hard hat gloves x flash protective equipment suit occasionally ___ steel toe shoes

x safety glasses safety vests

Retrieving devices _X__ Ladder ___ fork lift, crane truck ___ hoist scissors lift

__pipe benders metering devices