Custodian I (Part-time)

Custodian I

An employee in this class performs routine, manual work cleaning and maintaining buildings. The employee performs recurring tasks in accordance with established practices and cleaning schedules. When problems arise, an employee in this class will refer them to a lead worker or supervisor. Errors will be revealed by inspection of work and are not likely to result in loss of time or resources. Supervision is direct with frequent inspections to assure completion of assignments in accordance with instructions and standards of cleanliness.

Illustrative Examples Of Work:

• Scrubs, dusts, sweeps, mops, vacuums, waxes and polishes floors in rooms, hallways and closets.
• Dusts and arranges furniture.
• Washes windows, woodwork, walls and other surfaces.
• Scrubs and cleans rest room fixtures.
• Replenishes tissue, towels, and soap in rest rooms, kitchens and classroom facilities.
• Empties wastebaskets and other trash receptacles.
• Locks and unlocks doors.
• Sorts and stores material for recycling program.
• Change light bulbs in classrooms and hallways
• Reports to supervisor any damages or needed repairs.
• Picks up paper and other trash in school building or on school grounds.
• Assists the Maintenance Department with filter changing in mechanical equipment.
• Trim hedges, pick up debris and any other grounds related duties assigned by the supervisor.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and use fingers, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception. The employee may have to lift up to 50 lbs. daily.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

Some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.

Some skill in the use of small equipment used in routine cleaning.

Ability to understand and follow simple oral or written directions.

Suggested Training And Experience:

Successful work experience.