Custodian - Day Shift*

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Custodian

POSITION SHIFT: Day Custodian

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or G.E.D.

• Valid driver's license

• Ability to perform the essential job functions

• Demonstrates ability to organize, able to perform minor repairs, and a willingness to work with others cooperatively.

• Effective interpersonal skills

• Effective grooming skills

• Ability to lift 55 pounds to shoulder height occasionally

• Ability to push / pull a minimum of 20 pounds frequently

REPORTS TO: Facility Supervisor, Building Principal

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• General daily cleaning of any area of the school or school district buildings as instructed and as the need presents itself.

• Responsible each morning to open assigned school building, deactivate security systems as appropriate, and walk around to inspect for any damage including climate control system. Notify the Facility Supervisor immediately of any abnormalities.

• Clean cafeteria and any student dining area as soon as possible after the lunch period. Attend the dining area while food is being served and until area is cleaned following the lunch period. Clean up any mess in this area as appropriate.

• Help with the distribution of supplies and materials of all types when received. This is on a not to interfere basis; maintaining a clean and safe environment is primary.

• Clean up spills of all kinds including and not limited to human waste, vomit, blood and chemicals.

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, and waxes floors and halls.

• Dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork.

• During school breaks deeper cleaning such as machine scrubbing, spot cleaning, display case interiors, etc., as instructed.

• Maintains and replenishes restroom supplies.

• Mops and cleans restrooms including sinks and toilets as needed.

• Cleans area drinking fountains as needed.

• Reports all maintenance needs to maintenance department in writing.

• Cleans windows, mirrors, windowsills, marker/chalk boards; empties trash and washes containers as necessary; empties pencil sharpeners.

• Maintains all equipment, including sweepers, carpet cleaners, scrubbers, etc., in best possible condition (clean).

• Permits no students or group admission to building without staff supervision.

• Checks bulletin boards daily and sets up for scheduled activities if applicable.

• Helps with large cleaning, moving, painting, or general maintenance projects during summer months or during shut-down periods, or as directed by Facility Supervisor.

• During winter months assists with snow and ice removal.

• Works assigned hours; regular attendance.

• Dresses neatly in provided uniform and uses proper language.

• Any other duties as assigned by the Facility Supervisor and Building Principal.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain a professional relationship with students, faculty, administration and community patrons.

• Submit all data and information as requested.

• Regularly monitor district email for pertinent communication.

• Attend meetings as scheduled by supervisors and District Administrators.

• Complete requested paperwork.