Building Custodian

Building Custodian

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Maintenance and Lead Custodian, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers and visitors as necessary.

Qualifications Profile:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• TB Skin Test/Physical completed and on file
• Ability to pass a background check
• Valid driver's license or state issued ID

Essential Job Functions:

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas. Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.
• Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical Requirement/Mental Demands/Environmental Conditions:

• Requires the ability to maintain emotional control while under stress and in stressful situations.
• Requires the ability to frequently stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Requires the ability to walk frequently.
• Requires the ability to use standard office equipment including computer and peripherals and other instructional equipment for prolonged periods of time.
• Requires the ability to frequently use repetitive motions.
• Requires the ability to frequently kneel/squat, bend/stoop, push/pull, twist, or reach.
• Requires the ability to frequently lift and carry items 50 lbs.
• Requires the ability to work and concentrate in noisy and crowded environments.
• Requires the ability to work with frequent interruptions.
• Requires the ability to occasionally work outside during inclement weather and with exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Requires timeliness and regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.
• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs., sometimes repetitively.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.
• Equipment Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.
• Infrequent training offsite may be required.

Safety Requirements:

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks, gloves, face shields as needed.
• Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow SDS sheets.

Benefits & Position:

Position is considered full-time with the school district and is eligible for benefits Medical, dental and vision coverage are available with the district paying the employer portion of the benefits. 13 paid holidays, 3 personal days, vacation package and sick days accumulation.