Custodian

Custodian Position

The custodian maintains an attractive, sanitary, and safe facility for students, staff, and the public, provides equipment and furniture arrangements for meetings, classroom activities, and events, and minimizes property damage, loss, and liability exposure.

Minimum required qualifications:

1. One (1) year of job-related experience
2. Must be 18 years old or older
3. Speak, read, write, present professionally, analyze, understand, and interpret written and verbal communications in English

Preferred qualifications:

1. Experience in a K-12 education or public employment environment
2. High school diploma or equivalent
3. Valid Driver's license and evidence of insurability
4. Experience following safety practices and procedures, including industrial cleaning methods, Team Cleaning, Integrated Pest Management (I.P.M.), and Green Cleaning concepts
5. Spanish or other language proficiency, including the ability to read, write, speak, and understand
6. Basic experience and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.) and experience using data-based software

Essential functions and responsibilities:

1. Clean assigned school facilities (e.g., classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc.) to maintain a sanitary, healthy, safe, and attractive environment while utilizing industrial cleaning methods, team cleaning, I.P.M., and Green Cleaning concepts and cleaning tools such as Protexus Electrostatic sprayers with Pathosans cleaner
2. Prepare facility for daily operations (e.g., opening gates, building access doors, disarming security systems, raising flags, crosswalk signs, minor repairs, etc.) to ensure facilities are operational and safe for occupancy
3. Arrange furnishings and equipment to provide adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities, and events
4. Assist the Head Custodian with snow removal to maintain a safe environment
5. Assist the Head Custodian in maintaining supplies and equipment (e.g., cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuum, mops, etc.) to maintain a sanitary, healthy, safe, and attractive environment
6. Participate in meetings and training (e.g., bloodborne pathogens, cleaning solvents, floor care, first aid, etc.) to receive information on current or updated procedures
7. Repair minor furniture and equipment damage to ensure that items are available and in safe working condition
8. Respond to immediate safety and operational concerns (e.g., facility damage, injured and ill students, alarms, etc.) to take appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintain a functioning educational environment
9. Secure facilities and grounds to minimize property damage, equipment loss, and potential liability to the district
10. Substitute for the Head Custodian as needed when Assistant Head Custodians are not available to provide coverage that supports efficient department operations
11. Communicate effectively and efficiently with diverse groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and positive working relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and other district employees
12. Work under limited supervision, utilizing time-management and prioritization strategies, accurately processing detailed information, and meeting deadlines
13. Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform the duties of the position
14. Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required
15. As needed, roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds
16. Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
17. Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively

Employee supervisory responsibilities: No

Work environment & physical demands:

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact us at Human Resource Services - Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Non-discrimination statement:

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services, and employment, including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations, and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator, 406 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, View phone number on click.appcast.io. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, View phone number on click.appcast.io.