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Custodian Position

Under the direct supervision of the principal, director of facilities, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary. Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required. Essential functions include checking and securing buildings at the beginning and end of shifts to ensure safety and cleanliness, cleaning rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of the building according to school district standards, sweeping, mopping, buffing, stripping, and waxing floors, cleaning rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds, washing walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills, removing graffiti, cleaning glass areas, replacing light bulbs, setting up and breaking down chairs, tables, and equipment in meeting rooms and functional rooms, clearing snow from entrances and walks, spreading sand and ice melting chemicals, performing grounds-keeping duties, clearing debris and maintaining grounds, receiving deliveries and assisting in unloading trucks and storing supplies, delivering supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms, and other areas of the building, emptying wastebaskets, picking up and removing trash, and assisting in recycling program. Additional duties include performing general cleaning and repair work, particularly during school vacations, assisting parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs, and performing other related tasks as assigned by supervisor. The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities and is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools. Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties. Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks. Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets. Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required. Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others. Ability to read, write and speak English fluently. Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure. Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow. Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts. Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s). Works in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc. See the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position. Qualifications profile: any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: high school diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position. Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable. [State] motor vehicle operator's license or ability to provide own transportation. FLSA status: non-exempt.