Custodian

Custodian

The Custodian performs intermediate work in the care and cleaning of school buildings and grounds. The Custodian provides general assistance for relocating furniture, school deliveries, and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General 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
• Basic ability to read and speak/and understand English
• Ability to interact appropriately and courteously with central office personnel, school administration, faculty, staff, and students

Education, Training, and Experience

• GED, High School diploma, or some high school or middle school attendance
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Certification and License Requirements

• Valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Secure the building; take out the trash; clean bathrooms, hallways, classrooms, and the gym
2. Mop and buff the halls; vacuum in carpeted areas
3. Clean the cafeteria after school activities
4. Change lights; fill all paper towel dispensers and toilet paper dispensers
5. Clean and dust high and low, clean white boards, wipe clean student desks, empty trash cans
6. Clean all the bathroom stalls and sinks, fill toilet paper dispensers, soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, sweep and mop the floors, and wipe down the walls
7. Sweep, mop, vacuum, buff, and strip floors; wipe down all the walls
8. Clean gym, sweep and spot mop, clean water fountains, and clean up after activities
9. Set up and pick up chairs, clean, sweep, and pick up all trash
10. Replace lights daily for the inside and outside of the school building
11. Assist when other custodial staff members are absent
12. Interact appropriately and courteously with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and central office staff
13. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head Custodian, Principal, or Assistant Principal

Working Conditions

Physical demands - Work is considered medium physical work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force. Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling.

Work environment - Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments and come into direct contact with OCS staff, students, and the public