Custodian

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:

Cleaning school building interiors and facilities; maintaining school grounds.

(The following tasks are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Opens and secures building. Sweeps, strips, buffs, waxes or dust mops assigned areas; cleans carpet.

Removes trash from buildings. Scrubs and cleans toilets including mirrors, wash basins, urinals, commodes, etc.; fills tissue, towel and soap dispensers. Dusts furniture, walls, windowsills and other woodwork; cleans windows.

Sanitizes and cleans drinking fountains. Mows grass, weed eats, removes leaves; picks up paper and trash. Checks fire extinguishers, emergency lights and exit lights on a regular basis.

Replaces bulbs in light fixtures. Hauls books and paper with hand truck; moves furniture. Changes combination locks.

Cleans up spills and sanitizes areas following incidents involving bodily injuries. Reports any mechanical, electrical, plumbing, etc. problem to the Head Custodian or principal. Assists with snow removal and ice control. Performs related tasks as required.