Custodian

CustodianLocation code: To be designated. Department: Buildings and Grounds. Employee group: Maintenance. Work period: 260 days. Full-time/Part time status: Full-time. FLSA status: Non-Exempt. Bargaining unit status: Excluded - At Will. Supervises: NIA.Minimum qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required. Capable of moving heavy furniture, working off of step-ladders, and operating custodial cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers, vacuums, polishers and mops. Experience in cleaning and housekeeping tasks. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Holds a valid driver's license and has reliable transportation to/from work.Primary Job FunctionTo perform custodian cleaning and housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment conducive to the educational process.ResponsibilitiesPerforms housekeeping duties as assigned, including but not limited to: vacuum, sweep and mop floors, dust and clean furniture, empty waste baskets, clean dry-erase and/or chalk boards, wash windows, clean and disinfect restrooms, and other tasks as assigned. Operate and maintain custodial equipment, such as floor scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, buffers and carpel extractors. Maintains a clean and organized custodial supplies closet and custodial cart, requesting supplies in advance of running out. Follows verbal and written instructions from Supervisor. Follows written label instructions for the proper measuring, mixing and the safe handling and use of cleaning chemicals and equipment. Opens and secures assigned areas. Reports building or equipment repair needs to Supervisor. Plans own work to assure that all assigned tasks are completed at an acceptable level of quality within the allotted time. Requests supplies and equipment.ADA Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally is required to lift up to 50 pounds such as boxes of books and paper materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.Scope: Position of immediate manager/supervisor: Director of Buildings and Grounds. The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.