Custodian

Reports to: Head Custodian / Principal


Dept./School: Assigned Campus


Pay Status: Hourly / Non-Exempt

Primary Purpose:


Clean and maintain district facilities using routine procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

Qualifications:


Education/Certification: GED or High School Diploma preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures. Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance. Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment. Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies.

Experience: None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Cleaning

1. Maintain a cleaning schedule that will include cleaning of floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
2. Keep school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas, neat and clean.
3. Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.
4. Assist in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request additional supplies as needed.

Maintenance and Repair

1. Assist with lunchroom set up, including arranging tables and chairs.
2. Perform preventive maintenance to ensure the comfort, health, and safety of students and staff.
3. Make minor building repairs as needed and report major repair needs to principal.
4. Move furniture or equipment within building as directed by principal.
5. Assist in setting up and taking down facilities for special events.

Safety

1. Assist with opening and closing building each school day, checking to ensure that all exit doors are open and working properly during hours of building occupancy.
2. Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
3. Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
4. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
5. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
6. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
7. Use appropriate safety procedures in regards to all cleaning chemicals.

Other


Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:


None.

Equipment Used:


Including but not limited to: Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, electric drill, hand tools, shampooer

Working Conditions:


Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:


Frequent walking, standing, climbing, and heavy lifting and carrying. Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, and ladders. Exposure to hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials.

Attendance: Consistent attendance is expected to support role of job.