Custodian

Custodian Position

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor, works independently in performing daily cleaning. Performs various cleaning duties in a rotating sequence and/or is assigned areas of Hopi Junior/Senior High School's buildings in and out of doors in accordance with county health department standards and standards established by site administrators. Hopi Junior/Senior High School is committed to helping all students develop skills in the areas of personal-social growth, educational planning and career and vocational development.

Provides custodial services to Hopi Junior/Senior High School. Cleans offices, corridors, restrooms, gymnasium, auditorium and classrooms. Sweeps, mops, buff, wax, polish and occasionally power scrubs tile floors. Vacuums carpets and during seasonal school breaks, shampoos the carpeting.

Maintains restrooms in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition. Cleans disinfects, fixtures, mirrors, and water fountains. Refills toilet paper, paper towels and liquid soap containers. Washes interior and exterior windows. Empties trash. During snow days, shovels snow from building entrances and walkways as required.

Dusts and cleans furniture, blinds, windows, and equipment.

After cleaning is done, stores supplies and equipment in storage rooms. Maintains proper amounts of supplies used for duties, and advises supervisor when more supplies are needed. Informs supervisor when equipment needs replacement, repair when necessary, removes trash daily and performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Ensures heating and cooling systems are turned on/off. Checks gauges to ensure system is operating within established limits.

Performs maintenance to include such items as; fixing pencil sharpeners, adjusting desks, replacing light bulbs, cooling filters, adjusting doors, etc.

Moves furniture, equipment, or fixtures as requested.

Sets up gym, auditorium, or cafeteria for special events, meetings, games, or plays.

Ensures school buildings and secured areas are open at beginning of school day and secured at night.

Practices school pride guidelines regarding minor repairs, refurbishing, relocations of school equipment and property.

During summer months, assists maintenance workers in performing their duties.

Ability to read and follow simple written instructions and follow oral instruction.

Ability to read manuals.

Must have ability to use and manipulate heavy powered equipment, and know to perform sequence of task to finish each job.

Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationship with others.

Knowledge of general school site rules and policy.

Knowledge of Governing Board rules of conduct and policy.

Skill in communicating orally and in writing.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others, requiring the ability to interact professionally and courteously with students, faculty, staff and the public.

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.

One (1) year work experience in custodial/housekeeper experience.