Building Custodian

Building Custodian

Under the direction of the Senior Custodian the Building Custodian is responsible for the overall cleanliness, sanitation, security, safety, and maintenance of the assigned facilities, buildings, grounds and equipment.

Employee works under the general supervision of the site-based Building Administrator and the School Building Maintenance Facilities Manager. Receives direction from the Senior Custodian.

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only for illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

1. Responsible for opening and closing of school and associated buildings. Including but not limited to unlocking/locking doors, turning off/on alarms, raising and lowering of flags, operating required lighting, conduct opening walkthrough ensuring building safety and functionality prior to student occupancy. Closing – ensure for the security of buildings, closes and locks windows and doors.
2. Performs custodial cleaning of an assigned route and assists in general cleaning throughout the school as directed.
3. Perform cleaning and monitor the bathrooms throughout the day to ensure health and safety standards are upheld. Follow Universal Precautions and sanitation procedures when handling the cleanup of bodily fluid spills. Unclog plumbing and waste traps (toilets, urinals and sinks) as needed.
4. Performs restoration and maintenance of flooring.
5. Maintains custodial equipment and reports broken equipment to the Senior Custodian.
6. Maintains and may make minor repairs to school fixtures as well as furniture
7. Moves and assembles furniture within the assigned building. Setup and breakdown for games, events, and meetings.
8. Assists in the removal of snow and ice by operating snow blowers, shovels, spreaders for the clearing of walkways and stairs to maintain safe entry into buildings. Employee may be required to report to work before, during, and after serious inclement weather.
9. Maintains communication with the Senior Custodian. Submits issues to the Senior Custodian for work order submission
10. Completes building based work orders and assignments issued by the Senior Custodians to include cleaning area assignment, minor repairs and special assignments.
11. Ensures building wide cleaning operations are carried out.
12. Informs Senior Custodian of needed custodial supplies.
13. Performs daily checks of all mechanical spaces, sprinkler control rooms and boiler rooms within assigned area and reports any unusual condition
14. Take immediate reasonable action (if safe to do so) to control and limit damage by fire or flood.
15. Replace needed lightbulbs, remove and replace non-asbestos ceiling tiles
16. Replace classroom air filters as directed
17. Be familiar and utilize AHERA reports when carrying out duties throughout the building
18. Attend and complete department required training.
19. May be required to operate lawn mowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers to maintain building appearances.
20. Responds to security and fire alarm calls appropriately
21. Carries a radio while on duty for communication within the building.
22. Member may be directed to perform other custodial duties, as required to meet the needs of the school district.

The responsibilities and duties listed are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

Terms of Employment/Salary/Work Year: As negotiated by the Fitchburg School Committee and the Fitchburg Education Association (FEA).

HOURS: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Competitive and comprehensive health benefits are offered through the City of Fitchburg;

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI prior to your start of employment.

Notice of Non-Discrimination The School Committee's policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, employees, and the general public with whom it does business. Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or equal treatment in its programs and/or activities in compliance with state and federal law. Questions related to this policy must be addressed to: The Office of Human Resources, 376 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420, View email address on click.appcast.io