Custodian

Building Custodian

Position: Full-time Building Custodian

Location: Horizon High School, Uinta County School District #1, Evanston, Wyoming

Salary: $19.20 per hour

Hours: Regular full-time position, 8 hours/day, 5 days/week; 12 months

Primary Job Function: The Uinta County School District# 1 Custodian supports the school by maintaining the building and grounds that supports a learning environment that promotes health, attitude, and works to support the success of students academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Cleaning and Maintenance

• Cleans assigned areas of the building
• Responsible for keeping buildings clean and orderly
• This includes but is not limited to: Picking up and collecting trash
• Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, disinfecting, scrubbing tables
• Cleaning restrooms
• Maintenance and care for building plants
• Sweep the entries and sidewalks
• Responsible for communicating with Lead custodian any needs for the cleaning closets
• Responsible for daily maintenance of the cafeteria. This includes but is not limited to: Cleaning of tables
• Sweep and scrub floors
• Removal of trash
• Set up and take down all tables and chairs
• Responsible for assisting Cafeteria staff in any ways needed
• Responsible for seasonal deep cleaning (summer breaks, holiday breaks)

Safety and Security

• Responsible for supporting Lead Custodian in maintaining building safety and security. This includes but is not limited to:
• Check all doors and windows are closed and locked when building not in use
• Working knowledge of all chemicals used in the building their proper storage and handling
• Check all fire extinguishers for compliance
• Stay acutely aware of any safety concerns within the building or on the grounds
• Responsible for being aware of scheduled regular monthly preventative maintenance
• Responsible for all snow and ice removal to keep building grounds safe

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of basic cleaning and sanitation procedures

Knowledge of emergency procedures

Knowledge of safety precautions applicable to trade

Knowledge of the application, use and proper storage of chemicals used in performance of the job

Knowledge of hazardous waste disposal

Skilled active listener

Skilled at asking questions and understanding multiple points of view

Skilled communicator that can convey information clearly and effectively, orally and written

Ability to analyze ideas and use logic to determine their strengths and weaknesses

Ability to use reasoning to discover answers to problems

Ability to combine several pieces of information and draw conclusions

Ability to think of original, unusual, or creative ways to solve problems

Ability to be aware of others' reactions and understand the possible causes

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Physical Demands- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others. The employee is required to sit or stand and move around for extended periods of time. While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to push, pull, lift and carry over 25 pounds on occasion.

Working Conditions - The employee in this position may experience occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue. The employee may also be required to interact with unruly children. Driving Requirement - This position may require driving.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the activities and programs. Uinta County School District Number One also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.