Anticipated Full Time Custodian

Custodian

Reports To: Coordinating Custodian/Principal

Qualifications:

• Black Seal License preferred
• Minimum experience as determined by the board
• Knowledge of plant operation and maintenance; cleaning methods and procedures; heating and ventilation; proper handling of hazardous materials
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

Job Goal: To provide a safe, clean and comfortable school environment.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Cusdial duties:
• Opens/closes the building each day.
• Determines, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured, and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off.
• Keeps buildings and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times.
• Monitors heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical use of fuel, water, and electricity.
• Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
• Displays the U.S. flag during school hours on days when school is in session.
• Cleans and dusts classrooms, offices, library and faculty room daily; empties waste baskets in these areas.
• Cleans corridors after each school day, and during the day when their condition requires it.
• Cleans and sanitizes bathroom fixtures and floors daily, and replenishes paper and soap supplies as needed.
• Cleans and sanitizes all drinking fountains daily.
• Cleans cafeteria dining areas after use.
• Shovels, plows, salts, and/or sweeps sidewalks, steps, driveways and parking areas as necessary.
• Obeys all fire/safety and environmental laws and regulations relating to the plant operation.
• Keeps the grounds free from rubbish and debris.
• Cleans whiteboard/chalkboards daily.
• Moves furniture or equipment within the building as required for various activities and as directed by the head custodian or principal.
• Complies with all laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of recyclables, trash, waste, and debris.
• Conducts an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep and repair, making minor repairs and reporting major repair needs promptly to the head custodian.
• Cleans all windows on both the inside and outside as scheduled.
• Keeps all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation.
• Performs groundskeeping chores on common areas and athletic fields as needed, including grass-cutting, tree-trimming, leaf raking and removal of litter, to maintain the grounds in a safe and attractive condition.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be determined as mutually agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Salary Range: $42,831 - $60,028 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications, and in accordance with VTEA contract salary guide.