Custodian (Anticipated)

Position Type:

Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian

Date Posted:

12/1/2023

Location:

Carlstadt Public School

Date Available:

12/01/2023

Closing Date:

12/22/2023

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Custodian

Position Function:

Under the direct supervision of the Buildings and Grounds Coordinator, Principal, and Business Administrator, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.

Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

Essential Functions:

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.

• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.

• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.

• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.

• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.

• Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.

• Replaces light bulbs.

• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.

• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.

• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.

• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.

• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.

• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.

Additional Duties:

• Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.

• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Safety Requirements

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.

Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.

Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program.

Qualifications Profile:

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.

Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.

• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.