Custodian

Custodian

Nonexempt

Reports to: Custodial Services Supervisor

Date Revised: 2/21/22 Days: 260

Assigned Building Pay: $12.00 to $15.90

Primary Purpose:

Clean and maintain a campus or college facility using routine procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: None specified

Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures. Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance. Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment. Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies.

Experience: None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Cleaning:

1. Maintain a cleaning schedule that will include cleaning of floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
2. Keep building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and common areas neat and clean.
3. Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.
4. Assist in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request additional supplies as needed.

Maintenance and Repair:

1. Assist with café or common area and room set up, including arranging tables and chairs.
2. Perform preventive maintenance to ensure the comfort, health, and safety of students and staff. Make minor building repairs as needed and report major repair needs to principal.
3. Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
4. Move furniture or equipment within building as directed by dean.
5. Assist in setting up facilities for special events.

Safety:

1. Assist with daily opening and closing buildings a checking to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy.
2. Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
3. Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy.
4. Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
5. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, and climbing.
6. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
7. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
8. Follow safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Personal Responsibilities and Performance Qualities:

1. Regular attendance is essential.
2. Is punctual.
3. Is dependable.
4. Is physically capable of performing assigned tasks.
5. Exhibits poise and self-control.
6. Uses common sense/behaves in a professional manner.
7. Shows enthusiasm for work.
8. Exhibits an overall positive attitude, work well with others.
9. Exhibits good personal grooming and general appearance.
10. Complies with district policies and procedures.
11. Assists district employees as appropriate.
12. Shows an interest in the overall school program.
13. Adapts well to different job assignments.
14. Must follow supervisor instructions and be respectful.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, electric drill, hand tools, shampooer, lawn mower, edger, and weed eater.

Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching, and overhead reaching

Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis

Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress