Custodian I (School Administration Building)

Requirements

Chesapeake Public Schools

JOB DESCRIPTION


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.


CUSTODIAN I (School Administration Building)

Department: Multiple

Pay Grade: U101

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule: 2pm - 10:30pm

GENERAL PURPOSE

This position performs responsible entry level work in the care and cleaning of school buildings. Work is performed under regular supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Cleans school building interiors.
• Dusts assigned areas daily.
• Washes windows, doors, and ceramic tile as assigned.
• Mops halls and floors as assigned.
• Assists in stripping and refinishing floors as assigned.
• Vacuums assigned areas daily.
• Sweeps assigned areas daily.
• Collects and empties trash daily.
• Adjusts shades or blinds daily.
• Cleans chewing gum from floors.
• Cleans light fixtures as assigned.
• Washes drinking fountain daily.
• Keep the bathroom clean during the day.
• Keeps towels, toilet tissue, and hand soap in constant supply in bathrooms.
• Assists in cleaning the cafeteria as assigned.
• Closes all windows in the assigned area daily.
• Polices school grounds as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Training and/or experience which provides the required knowledge and skills.
• Possession of or ability to acquire appropriate license(s), certificate(s), and/or endorsement(s) for position as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and school staff.
• Ability to read.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The work environment is both inside and outside; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, vibration, oils, and wearing a respirator.
• The worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.
• This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects;
• Work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of machines, and observing general surroundings and activities.