Custodian - Russell Elementary

Houston County Board of Education

Job Description

Classified Positions

Job Title Custodian Job Code 457

Department/Location W. R. Maint. Dept FLSA Status Non-exempt

Reports To Principal Date July 27, 2005_______

Summary and relationship to the curriculum: All classified positions will strengthen the delivery of instruction to support the system mission statement. This position keeps building in a clean and orderly fashion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities including, but not limited to the following:

1. Sweeps, mops, scrubs, and vacuums hallways, stairs, and office space.

1. Cleans carpet, cleans bathrooms, grounds, parking lots, and windows, and AC/heating vents.

1. Empties trash and garbage containers.

1. Maintains building.

1. Set up and take down for school activities.

1. Supplies and resupplies materials for restrooms.

1. Changes light bulbs.

1. Notifies principal concerning the need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment.

1. Cleans sand and debris from sidewalks.

1. Monitors the use and amount of supplies and orders supplies when necessary.

1. Monitors/maintains limits on spending related to custodial budget.

1. Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Education and/or Experience: High school education or GED preferred. One month related experience or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

1. Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

1. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

1. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Physical Demands:


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.


The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment:


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Requirement: Must be at work on time. Must meet attendance standards. Must conduct activities safely. Must be willing to work flexible shifts.

Prepared By Cecil Parker Date July 27, 2005__________

Approved By _Board of Education________________ Date _October 11, 2005______

Revision Date: 9-30-04; 10-11-05