CUSTODIAN

Custodian Licensure

The position of the custodian is to maintain the cleanliness and safety of all buildings and grounds through the proper care of equipment.

Essential functions include:

• Maintain cleanliness of buildings and grounds as directed for the purpose of maintaining a healthy environment.
• Set up and move furnishings and equipment for the purpose of program equipment needs.
• Provide maintenance services including; but not limited to waxing, mowing, and painting as directed to maintain the appearance and upkeep of the buildings and grounds.
• Provide snow removal as assigned during early work hours for the purpose of providing a safe entrance to the building for staff and students and then reporting to work at designated work hours.
• Remove waste as directed for the purpose of maintaining a hazardous free environment utilizing district approved removal and storage procedures.
• Provide feedback to supervisor about the condition of the building and grounds for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment.
• Provide light maintenance and repair as trained and directed by supervisor.
• Work over time when appropriate and approved by supervisor.

Other functions include:

• Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the program.
• Support NSSEO policy, NSSEO and governing board goals and objectives, and The School Code of Illinois.

Working environment includes:

• Strength and/or endurance for lifting, carrying, pushing and/pulling are continuously required.
• Climbing and balancing are occasionally required.
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling is occasionally required.
• Reaching, handling, and/or fine motor dexterity are occasionally required.
• Exposure to temperature extremes is occasionally present.
• Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g. mechanical, cuts, burns, infectious disease, high decibel noise, etc.) is seldom or not present.
• Frequency of exposure to injury to self and/or other is seldom or not present.

Minimum qualifications include:

• High School Diploma/GED or qualifications acceptable to the Board and at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English to understand directions and communicate with supervisors, staff and students.
• Able to physically move about the building and grounds and lift 30-80 lbs.
• Flexibility to report early for snow removal when needed and ability to physically complete snow removal efficiently.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate district vehicles.