Custodian

Custodian Job Description QUALIFICATIONS Clean, neat and professional appearance. High School diploma or equivalent. Good health. Initiative to work steadily and effectively without immediate supervision. Effective communication with others. Capable of lifting at least 50 pounds. Physical requirements: lifting, standing, sitting, squatting, walking, working while lying on back and side, in close quarters, underground, or high elevations. JOB GOAL To perform custodial work required for the routine cleaning and upkeep of building and grounds. Receive and follow instructions as directed by Lead Custodian, Maintenance Director, Building Principal, Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain a confidential and professional nature of all school related matters. Use supplies that are provided by the school district for cleaning and disinfecting. Mop, sweep, and scrub floors and other surfaces. Clean and renew floor surface finishes as directed. Clean and dust furniture, exhibit cases, fixtures, windows, doors, trim and related furnishings. Wash and/or clean windows and door glass. Clean, disinfect and service restroom and locker room facilities daily. Clean and disinfect drinking fountains daily. Clean whiteboards daily. Remove trash and debris from all classrooms, hallways, offices and other rooms daily, collect and place in containers for removal by truck, debris removed from buildings. Comply with all regulations and procedures for storage and disposal of trash and waste. Move furniture, supplies, and miscellaneous equipment as directed. Put up/down tables in cafeteria when necessary. Attend all in service training as scheduled. Perform minor maintenance repairs and replacement, inform the principal of the additional needed repairs by building maintenance personnel. Report to work on inclement weather days to keep walkways, steps in safe condition by shoveling, scraping, cleaning and using cleaning materials. Check daily to see that the doors to the building are unlocked and/or locked at the proper time to ensure building security. Keep an inventory of supplies, equipment, tools and other needed items. Report immediately to the Maintenance Director or Building Principal any damage to the school property. Request and heed the advice of the Lead Custodian, Maintenance Director, Building Principal, Assistant Superintendent and/or Superintendent. Other responsibilities as assigned by the Lead Custodian, Maintenance Director, Building Principal, Assistant Superintendent and/or Superintendent. Work with the lead custodian and/or other administration to solve any problem which arises concerning building upkeep in a positive and productive manner. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 261 days, 12 month employee, and building assignment to be determined by the Maintenance Director. HOLIDAYS Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day (2 days), Christmas (3 days), New Year’s Day, Good Friday (Unless School Scheduled), Memorial Day EVALUATION Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of classified personnel. SCHEDULE Day Shift 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (30-minute lunch) Evening Shift 3:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. (30-minute lunch) Summer months, Evening shift custodians may be assigned to work Day shift. CONTACT East Newton R-6 School District View phone number on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr