Custodian

Custodial Maintenance PositionUnder the direct supervision of the Custodial Supervisor and Director of Facilities. Performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors, and others as necessary.Essential FunctionsChecks and secures building at the 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 our district standards.Sweeps and mops floors.Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, blinds, walls, ceilings, windows, doors, and sills.Removes graffitiSets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms, and other areas of the building.Empties/cleans wastebaskets – picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.Clears debris outside and maintains grounds.Clears snow from entrances and walkways, and spreads sand and/or ice melting chemicals.Assists parents and other visitors in school buildings with special events and programs.Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility 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.Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).Ability to work in standard office and school building environments.Ability to lift 25+ lbs.Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.QualificationsHigh School Diploma or completion of sufficient educationPrevious experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.[State] Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.Travel RequirementsOccasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.