Custodian

Custodial Worker

Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings, locker rooms and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.

Must have no convictions of a felony or past criminal history, be in good health as evidenced by completion of a physical examination as prescribed by the Board. Must be of good character and moral behavior. Must possess a high school diploma or a GED certificate.

Critical Skill/Expertise Required

Knowledge of:

• Basic methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work and routine maintenance.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Proper lifting techniques.

Ability to:

• Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings, locker rooms, and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.
• Use cleaning materials, equipment and methods according to pre-determined standards.
• Learn and apply knowledge of the schedules, procedures and use of equipment and supplies used in custodial work.
• Learn appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Maintain tools and equipment assigned in clean working order and provide proper security.
• Perform minor non-technical repairs.
• Observe and report need for maintenance and repair.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing.
• Inspect and assure the security of facilities during assigned shift.
• Walk, bend, lift, push and stand for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities:

Perform routine custodial activities at assigned District school site; sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors and vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other assigned work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets; glue and perform carpet stretching and repairs as assigned.

Clean classrooms, restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeteria, offices and related facilities as assigned; sweep, mop and clean gymnasium floor as assigned; spot mop spills and remove gum and debris; monitor gym events to assure orderly behavior and to protect the building from damage; clean tables, chairs and floors after lunch periods as assigned.

Clean and disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers and urinals; clean mirrors, tile and windows.

Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report and recommend need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority; maintain security of buildings; report suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus; report infraction of rules to supervisor.

Wash windows and walls; clean chalkboards, trays and erasers and empty pencil sharpeners; assemble move and arrange furniture, supplies and equipment in preparing classrooms or multi-purpose rooms for special events or meetings.

Clean venetian blinds, dust and polish furniture and woodwork and make minor, non-technical repairs as needed.

Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; turn alarm system off in the morning and on in the evenings as directed.

Order supplies according to established guidelines and procedures.

Pick up and rake paper, trash and debris around school grounds and in buildings; sweep and clean walkways and entrances; dispose of trash according to established procedures; wash out trash cans and follow established sanitation procedures and standards.

Pack, unpack, load, receive and store books, supplies, materials and other items.

Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor stripper, cleaning, buffer and polisher, carpet shampooer, scrubbers, high pressure sprayer, manual and power sweepers and power blower as assigned.

Shovel, plow and sand walks and steps as directed.

Respond to emergency cleanups such as spills; maintain a record of observed maintenance, repair needs and safety issues.

Participate in major summer cleaning projects as assigned.

Administer health services to students as necessary including but not limited to, the administration of medication; the operation, maintenance, or health care through the use of medical equipment; or the administration of clinical procedures.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional requirements include completing all required training and attending in-service sessions, performing assigned tasks in a timely manner, consistently displaying self-control with parents, students and school personnel, maintaining a clean workstation (bus, desk, office, etc.) and does maintenance as needed, being clean, neat and appropriately dressed, being consistently responsible and displaying an attitude of honesty and credibility, showing enthusiasm, interest and concern for the total program and its efficient operation, maintaining student control, operating equipment in a safe manner at all times, demonstrating positive behavior toward the purposes and goals of the Barren County Public Schools, and maintaining regular and punctual attendance.

Terms of employment include a work year comprised of the number of days as designated by the current school calendar and board policy with 4 paid holidays, salary commensurate with adopted classified personnel salary schedule, sick leave and personal leave provided as stated in board policy, the employee is an "at will" employee and the superintendent may terminate this employment at any time, and performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.