Custodian 2nd Shift

Custodian

This is routine manual work involving responsibility for the efficient and economical performance of cleaning and maintenance operations for school buildings, grounds, and equipment. Work is performed under the general supervision of a head custodian, school principal or other superior in accordance with established policies, but considerable leeway is permitted for the exercise of independent judgment. Supervision may be exercised over the work of subordinate cleaning or maintenance personnel.

Typical work activities include:

• Sweeps and mops floors and stairs;
• Dusts desks, woodwork, furniture and other equipment;
• Washes windows, walls, blackboards, sinks and other fixtures;
• Polishes furniture and metal furnishings;
• Empties waste baskets, collects and disposes of rubbish;
• Clears snow and ice from walks and driveways;
• Mows lawns, trims shrubs, rakes leaves, and performs a variety of other groundskeeping tasks;
• Operates a coal or oil low pressure heating system including firing and removing ashes;
• Delivers packages and messages;
• Checks operation of clocks and bells;
• Puts out and takes in traffic safety signs;
• Arranges chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of the school building;
• Repairs window shades, replaces light bulbs, soap and towels;
• Paints rooms and equipment; repairs furniture and makes minor plumbing, electrical, and carpentry repairs;
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports