CUSTODIAN

Job Title

Under general supervision, performs a variety of general custodial and light groundskeeping work in the care and maintenance of assigned school buildings and facilities.

Essential Job Functions

Sweeps, mops, vacuums, strips, waxes, and buffs floor surfaces.

Cleans restroom areas and replenishes paper supplies and soap as necessary. Cleans windows, walls, woodwork, blinds, and light fixtures.

Dust and clean desks and other furniture.

Empties trash receptacles; deposits recyclable material in proper receptacles.

Sweeps sidewalks and walkways outside of buildings; polices grounds, picks up debris; shovels snow and/or applies de-icing compounds to walkways and driveways, as necessary.

Replaces burned-out light bulbs.

Prepares requisition forms to obtain necessary supplies for the coming workweek. Sets traps for rodents and other pests, appropriately discarding trapped animals.

Additional Job Functions

Raises and lowers flags at the start and end of the workday.

Performs minor maintenance on appliances, as abilities allow.

May open and secure buildings at the start and end of the workday, respectively; may turn on and off lights at the start and end of the day, respectively, and adjust heating or air conditioning, as appropriate.

May arrange furniture for meetings or other events. Performs related work as required.

Minimum Training and Experience

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