Custodian

Job Title

Maintain a healthy, safe, functional, and attractive environment for students, visitors, and employees through regular cleanliness and regular maintenance of school district facilities.

Representative Duties & Responsibilities

• Accept direction from Head Custodian, Supervisor, or Administrator.
• Perform custodial and preventative maintenance duties in all areas/locations of the District.
• Clean woodwork, walls, furniture, and windows using approved equipment and cleaning products.
• Mop, scrub, strip, wax, shampoo, vacuum, and spot-clean carpeting and floors, using manual and power equipment.
• Climb and clean multilevel stairwells; climb a ladder or steps to complete tasks.
• Perform physical tasks as required including: walking on even/uneven surfaces, standing/bending repeatedly for extended times.
• Keep equipment and supplies in order; maintains an inventory of supplies; restocks and requests/orders supplies when needed.
• Understands, communicates, and follows oral and written instructions.
• Work with approved cleaning fluids, chemicals, cleaning agents, or similar solutions using only normal protective equipment to maintain facilities.
• Arrange furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparation for meetings, activities, and events.
• Move furnishings as required for routine and major cleaning.
• Operate small equipment, common hand tools, and machinery with care in performing assigned cleaning tasks.
• Respond to immediate safety and/or operational concerns to resolve issues and maintain a functioning educational environment.
• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position.
• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable, dependable, and punctual manner.
• Participate in required training programs and on-the-job training to increase proficiency; and apply what is learned to the job.
• Maintain security and accountability for keys, alarm codes, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and adheres to chain of command.
• Act in a professional manner and maintain a professional attitude toward students, colleagues, administration, and the public.
• Review current developments, literature, and technical source information related to the job.
• Ensure adherence to established safety procedures.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.